Reading Festival 2010

So i went to Reading this year and kind of wish i hadn't. Previous years that i have been there has always been a band or bands that i want to see. This year nothing.

For me the best part was the comedians i saw. Jason Byrne just ran with the flow and ad libbed, using the audience as material. He was very funny. Milton Jones, i don't really need to say anything his one liners are classic. Some groaners but hilarious. Robin Ince was funny from what i could hear. I missed some of it from being deafened by the awful sound coming from either the main stage or festival republic stage. The least funny comedian i saw was Angelos Epithemiou of Shooting Stars fame. I didn't stay around very long to find out if he got any funnier. I doubt it.

These are some of the bands i saw:

The Cribs - They were in the background, i think i fell asleep. Nothing special.

Biffy Clyro - After hearing a couple of songs on the music channels i was really looking forward to seeing them. Total disappointment.

Paramore - Pointless noise. Is she the new Avril Lavigne?

Cypress Hill - Old and past it. They have two songs at most. I actually walked off to get some food and when i came back 15 minutes later it sounded like the same song.

One Night Only - The lead singer has a good voice but they are just typical of bands these days. Nothing new.

Limp Bizkit - I actually enjoyed some of the songs. I did irritate me when Mr Durst decided to wander off and say hello to the crowd. I want to listen to music not watch someone shaking hands.

Weezer - I don't know very many Weezer songs but they were very entertaining. My favourite part was the cover of MGMT-Kids/Lady GaGa-Poker Face complete with a blonde wig. It really got the crowd going.

The Libertines - A long awaited reunion apparently. I have never been and never will be a fan of them. The most enjoyable moment was when the sound was cut due to a fight or something in the crowd. Not eagerly awaited from my point of view.

Dizzee Rascal - I can't say i've ever listened to him much but i actually really enjoyed it. The highlight was probably the encore which was of course Bonkers.

Guns N' Roses - The biggest disappointment of all. We waited an hour before deciding to leave at which point Axl decided he was going to come on stage. The crowd were booing and chanting we want Slash which was quite amusing. The most amusing moment full stop was when Axl shouted 'I wanna hear you scream!' The response? 'Booooooooo. F**k off!' I'm glad i had the opportunity to see GNR but i would never pay to see them again. Axl took the piss and i feel sorry for the fans who paid to see them and were robbed.

Mr Fogg - I heard one song on the BBC Introducing stage and really enjoyed it. Bit different.

Little Fish - I first saw them at Brixton Academy supporting Hole. The sound was so much better on the Introducing stage. The lead singer reminds me a lot of Chrissie Hynde but i really like the music.

This year i discovered a milkshake stall with yummy shakes my favourite was Jaffa Cake. It actually tasted like a Jaffa Cake! Also there was a noodle stand from which i bought a box of never ending noodles. Bargin, filled me up for the day. Thumbs down to the hot dog stand which gave me a bad stomach. I didn't really drink all that much maybe two pints a day. By drink i mean alcohol. I'm glad i bought some wellies. It was really muddy gettting into the arena on friday, saturday it was ok everywhere but after the rain on saturday night the whole place was a mud pit. I think it says it all that i actually bought a chair to sit on. Maybe it's a sign i'm getting old?