Apr 14 2009
Blur Recruits Vampire Weekend and Foals for Hyde Park Gigs
A reunited Blur is to play two dates at Hyde Park this July, and Vampire Weekend and Foals amongst others will also be appearing. The band will also headline T in the Park on July 12th; talk about Park Life.
The two gigs at Hyde Park will come on July 2nd and 3rd, and the following is the full list of bands for both dates:
July 2nd - Foals, Crystal Castles, Friendly Fires and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
July 3rd - Vampire Weekend, Amadou & Mariam, Florence And The Machine and Deerhoof
Blur had been on hiatus since 2003, but recently reformed to see how it goes, the band now has a number of shows planned for the future including Manchester MEN Arena on June 26th with Klaxons and Florence And The Machine, and Oxygen 2009 also. Blur will even headline Glastonbury this year, appearing at the festival for the first time since headlining back in 1998.
Blur’s music is made for big events, and I’ve no doubt that they’ll rock each and every show that they play this year. It’s brilliant that the band is back together again, and that those who never got to see the band live last time now have the opportunity to do so. Blur will no doubt give the forthcoming shows their all, and given that the July 3rd show sold out in just 2 minutes; it’s obvious that Blur is a band that is still high in demand, hence the July 2nd show being organised to give further fans the chance to see the brilliant Blur.
If you’re heading to Glastonbury this year then I’m sure Blur will provide much in the way of entertainment, and it’s bound to be a night to remember. Blur is back, and in the summer their tracks are sure to be sung and hummed by thousands as the band once more takes to the road and tours.
