Preview: The Andrew Weatherall Festival, Carcassonne, France
The Andrew Weatherall Festival, Carcassonne, France
26th & 27th September 2014
Preview by Andrew Thompson
Andrew Weatherall Festival will feature an amalgamation of obscure and underground music from London, Scotland, Bucharest and France, handpicked by the cult icon himself.
Featuring: Andrew Weatherall’s Music’s Not For Everyone, ALFOS, Khidja, Scott Fraser, The Liminanas, & The Asphodells.
A memorable festival has most of the ingredients that we all demand from the hard-earned nuggets we save for our decadence. Music that shakes us, friends that make us laugh and comestibles to ensure that journey to history is well satisfied.
Unfortunately, some of these events leave us in a muddy mire, bedraggled and bereft and bankrupt of bon vive.
In early October 2013, organisers Bernie Fabre and Benjamin Esteve came up with the perfect antidote to this. They introduced the Andrew Weatherall Festival to the idyllic surroundings of Carcassonne, in The South Of France. Set inside beautiful medieval castle walls in Le Bar a Vins, La Cite hosted the infamous Scrutton Street Axis and the early adopters left with memories, friends and beautiful architecture they will never forget.
This year, the Andrew Weatherall Festival is trumping last year’s unexpected poker hand by hosting another two day festival, this time in the magical Le Chateau Comtal. “The Count’s Castle”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will provide a stunning, historical stage curtain to some of the best musical, left field talent from across Europe.
Andrew Weatherall. Fondly called “The Guvnor” due to his immense and immersive knowledge and history in British dance culture. His dubbed-out, space-rocked and cosmic-danced ears have lent an off the page remix to everyone since Adam. He once again has hand-picked acts and DJ’s that exemplify his hunger to encompass exciting talent from across the world.
The Liminanas ooze the Gallic cool of Gainsbourg and Dutronc and mix it up with a lovely, warm fuzziness that is also reminiscent of the Velvets and perhaps Jesus & Mary Chain at their most melodic and melancholy. They stole it at Liverpool Psychedelia Festival last year (I have on safe regard). Based in the Languedoc region themselves, Lionel from the band is delighted there is a French musical presence this year. His recognition of Mr. Weatherall’s diverse heritage offers glimpses into their influences. “It is very important. The work of Andrew includes very different musical styles and a real vision. Since I was a kid, I have liked American primitive music, English psychedelia, The Cramps, The Stooges, but also a lot New Order, Joy Division, Jesus and Mary Chain, the mod and punk culture. We love this mix of influences and sounds, the idea of producing records with primitive and modern tracks, sounds, elements. Andrew Weatherall's approach to music and production is very unique and open minded. Very rare.”
One of last years festival’s serotonin burned rekkids was a spiritual, exotic track called “Mustafa”. Timothy J Fairplay’s remix by two young Romanians from Bucharest called Khidja, brought unexpected Gipsy and Arabic scales to the floor and lifted the party to an electronic Eastern European ecstasy. Florentin & Andrei are very excited about the festival. “We're really so honoured to be part of the Andrew Weatherall family. The music he plays and makes is about much more than just dancing. Not saying dancing is a bad thing but there's more to a "party" then getting fucked up and not remembering much the second day. We think we're in the best company and the venue is amazing too. Andrew and Bernie where kind enough to invite us to play on both nights so it will be like a short and intense holiday.”
Happily once again, Andrew is joined by his Scrutton accomplices in several different guises. Braw Glaswegian Scott Fraser will be playing a mix of tracks from his recent outings on Crimes Of The Future (also a fantastic night out with title inspired by the other master of dark arts Cronenberg) amongst other recent tracks, and a passion for early street techno and some NY breaks which has seen him and Timothy J. FairPlay tour The USA recently and provide one of the best mixes of the year on Beats In Space.
“Rolling snare” hater, psychedelic producer and analog geek Timothy J. Fairplay will be joining Andrew for a The Asphodells DJ set. Their album gave listeners a retake on their Kraut and Factory Record influences, with signature baselines Hooky would be proud of. The subsequent remix album was a call to arms for some of the best producers, with Daniel Avery, Justin Robertson, Phil Kieran, Baldelli & Rocca and Black Merlin amongst them. Their latest single was a motorik collaboration with Friendly Fires.
Andrew Weatherall will also play his Music’s Not For Everyone set. Twice. No one could guess what this will include, as this is an organic set highlighting his love for a world of bizarre, twisted and fucked-up rekkids that he thrives on. Highlights previously have been Fad Gadget, Julian Cope, rockabilly gems and last time out some Modernist obscurities.
AR Kane’s “A Love From Outer Space” spawned a monster. Andrew Weatherall’s and Sean Johnston’s inclusive parties across the world have become synonymous with the slo-mo, deep and always original nights that have united the best party people for time. Recent outing at Antwerp Mansions in Manchester included edits of Talking Heads, New Order & Madonna alongside classic and contemporary new acid house chug. They will end Friday evening in significant style, and leave witnesses to argue over what every rekkid was.
With such a cosmopolitan musical exploration of the best all of Europe has to offer, The Andrew Weatherall Festival promises once again to be a rare delight. Your summer could just be ending, but this could stave off the imminent UK cold, and fulfil those festival wishes.
Ticket details and availability is here: http://delacity.com
Check out the Facebook page for up to the minute news: https://www.facebook.com/ANDREWWEATHERALLFESTIVAL
Flights available through Ryanair from across the UK direct to Carcassonne and other airports: http://www.ryanair.com
26th & 27th September 2014
Preview by Andrew Thompson
Andrew Weatherall Festival will feature an amalgamation of obscure and underground music from London, Scotland, Bucharest and France, handpicked by the cult icon himself.
Featuring: Andrew Weatherall’s Music’s Not For Everyone, ALFOS, Khidja, Scott Fraser, The Liminanas, & The Asphodells.
A memorable festival has most of the ingredients that we all demand from the hard-earned nuggets we save for our decadence. Music that shakes us, friends that make us laugh and comestibles to ensure that journey to history is well satisfied.
Unfortunately, some of these events leave us in a muddy mire, bedraggled and bereft and bankrupt of bon vive.
In early October 2013, organisers Bernie Fabre and Benjamin Esteve came up with the perfect antidote to this. They introduced the Andrew Weatherall Festival to the idyllic surroundings of Carcassonne, in The South Of France. Set inside beautiful medieval castle walls in Le Bar a Vins, La Cite hosted the infamous Scrutton Street Axis and the early adopters left with memories, friends and beautiful architecture they will never forget.
This year, the Andrew Weatherall Festival is trumping last year’s unexpected poker hand by hosting another two day festival, this time in the magical Le Chateau Comtal. “The Count’s Castle”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will provide a stunning, historical stage curtain to some of the best musical, left field talent from across Europe.
Andrew Weatherall. Fondly called “The Guvnor” due to his immense and immersive knowledge and history in British dance culture. His dubbed-out, space-rocked and cosmic-danced ears have lent an off the page remix to everyone since Adam. He once again has hand-picked acts and DJ’s that exemplify his hunger to encompass exciting talent from across the world.
The Liminanas ooze the Gallic cool of Gainsbourg and Dutronc and mix it up with a lovely, warm fuzziness that is also reminiscent of the Velvets and perhaps Jesus & Mary Chain at their most melodic and melancholy. They stole it at Liverpool Psychedelia Festival last year (I have on safe regard). Based in the Languedoc region themselves, Lionel from the band is delighted there is a French musical presence this year. His recognition of Mr. Weatherall’s diverse heritage offers glimpses into their influences. “It is very important. The work of Andrew includes very different musical styles and a real vision. Since I was a kid, I have liked American primitive music, English psychedelia, The Cramps, The Stooges, but also a lot New Order, Joy Division, Jesus and Mary Chain, the mod and punk culture. We love this mix of influences and sounds, the idea of producing records with primitive and modern tracks, sounds, elements. Andrew Weatherall's approach to music and production is very unique and open minded. Very rare.”
One of last years festival’s serotonin burned rekkids was a spiritual, exotic track called “Mustafa”. Timothy J Fairplay’s remix by two young Romanians from Bucharest called Khidja, brought unexpected Gipsy and Arabic scales to the floor and lifted the party to an electronic Eastern European ecstasy. Florentin & Andrei are very excited about the festival. “We're really so honoured to be part of the Andrew Weatherall family. The music he plays and makes is about much more than just dancing. Not saying dancing is a bad thing but there's more to a "party" then getting fucked up and not remembering much the second day. We think we're in the best company and the venue is amazing too. Andrew and Bernie where kind enough to invite us to play on both nights so it will be like a short and intense holiday.”
Happily once again, Andrew is joined by his Scrutton accomplices in several different guises. Braw Glaswegian Scott Fraser will be playing a mix of tracks from his recent outings on Crimes Of The Future (also a fantastic night out with title inspired by the other master of dark arts Cronenberg) amongst other recent tracks, and a passion for early street techno and some NY breaks which has seen him and Timothy J. FairPlay tour The USA recently and provide one of the best mixes of the year on Beats In Space.
“Rolling snare” hater, psychedelic producer and analog geek Timothy J. Fairplay will be joining Andrew for a The Asphodells DJ set. Their album gave listeners a retake on their Kraut and Factory Record influences, with signature baselines Hooky would be proud of. The subsequent remix album was a call to arms for some of the best producers, with Daniel Avery, Justin Robertson, Phil Kieran, Baldelli & Rocca and Black Merlin amongst them. Their latest single was a motorik collaboration with Friendly Fires.
Andrew Weatherall will also play his Music’s Not For Everyone set. Twice. No one could guess what this will include, as this is an organic set highlighting his love for a world of bizarre, twisted and fucked-up rekkids that he thrives on. Highlights previously have been Fad Gadget, Julian Cope, rockabilly gems and last time out some Modernist obscurities.
AR Kane’s “A Love From Outer Space” spawned a monster. Andrew Weatherall’s and Sean Johnston’s inclusive parties across the world have become synonymous with the slo-mo, deep and always original nights that have united the best party people for time. Recent outing at Antwerp Mansions in Manchester included edits of Talking Heads, New Order & Madonna alongside classic and contemporary new acid house chug. They will end Friday evening in significant style, and leave witnesses to argue over what every rekkid was.
With such a cosmopolitan musical exploration of the best all of Europe has to offer, The Andrew Weatherall Festival promises once again to be a rare delight. Your summer could just be ending, but this could stave off the imminent UK cold, and fulfil those festival wishes.
Ticket details and availability is here: http://delacity.com
Check out the Facebook page for up to the minute news: https://www.facebook.com/ANDREWWEATHERALLFESTIVAL
Flights available through Ryanair from across the UK direct to Carcassonne and other airports: http://www.ryanair.com
