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Living in Nyon: Lennon on the line-up

La blogueuse Catherine Nelson Pollard se permet une réflexion sur la musique et les festivals, dont Paléo.

02 nov. 2018, 15:01
Catherine Nelson Pollard, blogueuse.

An email popped up in my inbox a few weeks ago with the headline, “Who would you like to see on the line-up for Paléo 2019?” Intrigued, I opened the email that came with a survey attached. The first question asked for my age and my preferred musical styles and then said, “Name the 5 headlining artists that you dream of seeing at Paléo in 2019.” OK, I thought, I can think of a few suggestions. And then I read the footnote that accompanied it:“Please note that the Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran and U2 are unfortunately beyond our means and that John Lennon and Bob Marley are dead.”

At this I absolutely hooted with laughter. It certainly would be a bit of wishful thinking (or a miracle) to bring Lennon or Marley back onto the stage. The note about the three superstar names being beyond Paléo’s budget was amusing too,...

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