Sountrack by: Owl Jolsons
8:15 pm
AB supports the ONE campaign in its battle against extreme poverty at the Feeërieën. Visit the ONE chalet at the festival site (they’re not after your money, it’s your voice that counts). Within ONE’s global Protest to Progress campaign, AB and ONE organised a protest song contest. The winner of that contest will perform his or her song. Actions. Not. Words.
8:30 pm
Chantal Acda replaces Jessica Pratt
9:45 pm
Damien Jurado (us)
“Jurado is slowly turning into one of our most treasured songwriters.” (BBC)
“Broker in impressive songs.” (Humo)
“An artist who has been gaining in eloquence for years now.” (RifRaf)
Seattle resident, singer songwriter Damien Jurado has been around for a while. Not without reason, he was once described as Seattle’s Godfather of Neo Folk. But then he had already debuted in the 20th century – in ‘97 to be precise – and actually delivered his 10th album last year, ‘Maraqopa'. Maraqopa? Jurado: “It’s a made up word.” A joke by his mate, producer, The Shins-member and multi-instrumentalist Richard Swift. “If you name your album that then you'll introduce a new term to Google.”
Yup, Jurado has a sense of humour. But particularly: a golden voice. So it's not without reason then that the famous Rough Trade Shop gave credit to his latest album with a nomination for their ‘Top 10 Albums of The Year 2012’ chart. Damien Jurado doesn't tour all that much, but does adorn the impressive bill of the End Of The Road festival in England. He was happy to come over for the Feeërieën. If you're a fan of My Morning Jacket, Neil Young and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy then you know what to do.