Indian Summer Music Festival
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Indian Summer was a short lived music festival
sited in Victoria Park, Glasgow
, Scotland
. The two-day festival was noted for having a rather uncommonly laid-back and cosy atmosphere and for the availability of high-quality drinks and foodstuffs at its many stalls. Camping was not available and there was little in the way of accommodation in the predominantly residential areas surrounding the site. The capacity was 6000 giving it an intimate feel. The Festival did however arranged with the University of Glasgow
to use the vacant student accommodation during the weekend.
, Hot Chip
, Mr. Scruff
and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
and received positive reviews from the Glasgow music community.
, Wilco
, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
, Midlake
, Jaymay
and Optimo
. There were at least three main musical arenas at the festival. Explosions in the Sky
were originally billed to play but cancelled. It is thought that the inauguration of the similarly alternative rock-themed Connect Music Festival
affected ticket sales for the 2007 event, and this reduction in ticket sales led to Indian Summer not returning in 2008.
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
sited in Victoria Park, Glasgow
Victoria Park, Glasgow
-Description:Victoria Park is set in western Glasgow, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill. The park was created and named for Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1886. The main entrances to the park are from Westland Drive, Victoria Park Drive North, and Balshagray...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The two-day festival was noted for having a rather uncommonly laid-back and cosy atmosphere and for the availability of high-quality drinks and foodstuffs at its many stalls. Camping was not available and there was little in the way of accommodation in the predominantly residential areas surrounding the site. The capacity was 6000 giving it an intimate feel. The Festival did however arranged with the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
to use the vacant student accommodation during the weekend.
2006
The inaugural Indian Summer was held on the weekend of the 2nd - 3 September 2006. Acts included The Fall, Amp FiddlerAmp Fiddler
Joseph "Amp" Fiddler is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan, U.S.. His musical styles include funk, soul, dance and electronica music. He is probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton’s...
, Hot Chip
Hot Chip
Hot Chip are an English electronic indie band. They have released four studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark and One Life Stand.-Formation:...
, Mr. Scruff
Mr. Scruff
Mr. Scruff is the recording name of Andy Carthy , a British DJ and artist. He lives in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and studied fine art at the Psalter Lane campus of Sheffield Hallam University...
and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The group is composed of vocalist and pianist Karen O, guitarist and keyboardist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. They are complemented in live performances by second guitarist David Pajo, who joined as a touring...
and received positive reviews from the Glasgow music community.
2007
The 2007 event took place on the 14th and 15 July. Acts included the Flaming Lips, The RaptureThe Rapture (band)
The Rapture is an Indie rock band based in New York City. The band mixes influences from many genres including post-punk, acid house, disco, electronica and rock, pioneering the post-punk revival genre...
, Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is an American indie rock group based in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, was self-released in 2005.-History:...
, Midlake
Midlake
Midlake is an American rock band from Denton, Texas. The band first gained popularity in Europe, signing to Bella Union Records and playing at festivals such as Les Inrockuptibles, Wintercase, End Of The Road Festival and South by Southwest.-History:...
, Jaymay
Jaymay
Jamie Seerman is an American folk singer-songwriter from New York. She performs under the name Jaymay.-Biography:Jaymay was born on January 3, 1981, and was raised on Long Island...
and Optimo
Optimo
Optimo was a weekly Sunday-night club based in Glasgow, Scotland at the Sub Club on Jamaica Street, as well as a collective moniker for the night's resident DJ duo. Having run every week since it was founded in 1997, on Thursday 11 March 2010, it was announced on the official facebook page that...
. There were at least three main musical arenas at the festival. Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky is an American post-rock band from Texas. The band has garnered popularity beyond the post-rock scene for their elaborately developed guitar work, narratively styled instrumentals, what they refer to as "cathartic mini-symphonies," and their enthusiastic and emotional live shows...
were originally billed to play but cancelled. It is thought that the inauguration of the similarly alternative rock-themed Connect Music Festival
Connect Music Festival
The Connect Music Festival was a music festival that took place in the grounds of Inveraray Castle, located on the banks of Loch Fyne in Argyll, Scotland. It was aimed at more mature music fans and recent headliners included the Beastie Boys, Björk and Franz Ferdinand. The inaugural festival was...
affected ticket sales for the 2007 event, and this reduction in ticket sales led to Indian Summer not returning in 2008.