Mercury Muddies Meredith

I'm not really in the writing mood but I thought I'd drop this one in before I hobble of into obscurity for a few hours/days/weeks.

Meredith was hot. Dusty and hot. Hot and Dusty.

It is a pity that that is the lasting impression of the whole festival. It was a blast, and driving up with the "boys" and camping out was a great laugh, but it was too hot and too dusty.

You can see all the photos here. Note the distinct lack of nudie shots from the Meredith Gift because we, like most of the campers, decided to leave before they ran the infamous naked dash because it was too dusty and hot.

There were a few band that we braved the heat and dust for. The New Pornographers have cemented themselves as a great recorded band. They can't carry a tune outside the studio. I forgave them in London but twice bitten forever shy. The Presets were fantastic, and so much more classy than I gave them credit. See the pretty picture above. Midlake were pleasant from afar, as were Tapes 'n' Tapes. Combo La Revelacion latined things up well and got the crowd moving as they have done every year of the festival. Dallas Crane were extremely tight, played to perfection and have an awesome presence, it is just a pity I don't like their music. (Much to the disgust of those around us we decided to sleep on an abandoned couch.)

Then it was home and showers.