DiS' founder caught up with London-based folkster Johnny Flynn ahead of Hop Farm festival, which kicks off today, to discuss the festivals headliners (Bob Dylan and Van Morrison) as well as any pre-gig rituals.

Check back on Monday for Part 2 of this interview where Johnny discusses his fantastic new album Been Listening - read the DiS review.

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