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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 10, 2019 2:18:36 GMT
It's been an amazing week @ Cropredy 2019 LINK Time for Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Band !!!! and much MORE
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 11, 2019 2:12:44 GMT
TULL's Martin Barre Band ROCKS Cropredy 2019 !!!
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Post by earsoftin on Aug 11, 2019 13:06:14 GMT
Thanks for these excellent pictures that capture the spirit of a great set. What struck me mostly was how much Martin was enjoying himself and how that translated into a great performance. I thought the performance better than the versions I'd heard before - lots of depth, power and energy. Dan Crisp's vocal were excellent and I was amused to see how much he was making facial expressions reminiscent of Ian. Whether that's because the phrasing makes it that way I don't know, but he had the vocals spot on. Highlights for me were Life's a Long Song (although that was one song where I missed the flute at the end) and Heavy Horses, with a great segue into Songs From the Wood (where the backing singers made a real difference). Of course, one was reminded of what great songs these all are and how that was down to an absent friend. However, the set seemed to be received really positively from what I observed and heard and there was a wave of affection for Martin. Then, to top it all, I got my picture taken with Martin and Clive - my day complete!
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 11, 2019 15:47:16 GMT
Thanks for these excellent pictures that capture the spirit of a great set. What struck me mostly was how much Martin was enjoying himself and how that translated into a great performance. I thought the performance better than the versions I'd heard before - lots of depth, power and energy. Dan Crisp's vocal were excellent and I was amused to see how much he was making facial expressions reminiscent of Ian. Whether that's because the phrasing makes it that way I don't know, but he had the vocals spot on. Highlights for me were Life's a Long Song (although that was one song where I missed the flute at the end) and Heavy Horses, with a great segue into Songs From the Wood (where the backing singers made a real difference). Of course, one was reminded of what great songs these all are and how that was down to an absent friend. However, the set seemed to be received really positively from what I observed and heard and there was a wave of affection for Martin. Then, to top it all, I got my picture taken with Martin and Clive - my day complete! Thanks for your very nice review earsoftin and good to hear from you again The flute at the end of Life's a long song is an important part of the song for me and I'm wondering why Martin doesn't give it a go at playing. I know he can really play the flute fairly well.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 3, 2019 8:07:02 GMT
www.irvinetimes.com/news/18001339.man-red-guitar-live-vineburgh/2nd November Man with the red guitar live in VineburghBy Paul Fisher Anthony John Clarke – the man with the red guitar – is back at Irvine Folk Club on Wednesday, November 6 and this time he will have Fairport legend Dave Pegg with him. From the minute softly spoken, fast talking and very engaging Belfast-born Anthony John Clarke heard Barry McGuire’s ‘Eve of Destruction’, he knew he wanted to write songs. Although having trained as a teacher, the call of music was too strong. His admiration for songwriters is such that for many years AJ reckoned himself to be very much an apprentice songwriter – despite by then having songbooks and umpteen albums to his name and being held in high regard by his peers. AJ’s keen eye for observation and sharp wit are what sets him apart as a much respected writer. The perceptive ‘The only life Gloria knows’ remains one of his most requested songs. AJ started off playing a second-hand Eko Ranger 6 as a youngster, and has become well known for his accomplished playing of a snazzy, red acoustic guitar. He sings songs that make you sit up and listen, songs that make you laugh, songs that make you think and most are self-penned. AJ and Dave Pegg have been great pals for many years. Dave – or Peggy as he is known to family, friends and fans - is Fairport’s longest serving member. He also spent 15 years with Jethro Tull. He plays electric bass like few others and has been described as a virtuoso player. He also plays mandolin and has a fund of stories and tales – many included in a book by him called ‘Off the Peg’. Vineburgh Community Centre in Quarry Road is the venue on Wednesday, November 6 and it’s BYOB.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 21, 2019 8:01:25 GMT
Hello Fairporters, We’re writing to you about Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2020. Our festival will take place on 13, 14 and 15 August next year and tickets go on sale on Monday 2 December 2019. For many independent festivals 2019 was a difficult year and Cropredy was no exception. Ticket sales were down, largely due to the economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Unfortunately that uncertainty is still with us and understandably people are still cautious about leisure spending. Despite that we are still here and Cropredy 2020 is already taking shape – in fact we will be announcing the line-up so far on 29 November. We are also introducing some exciting new features (see below). You too can contribute to Cropredy’s future. For a start, buying your tickets early will save you money and help secure the future of the festival you love. So be sure to join us next August; book early to take advantage of our money-saving initiatives; and bring a friend or family member. Tiered ticketing This year we shall be introducing a new ‘tiered’ system of ticketing. That means the sooner you buy, the more you’ll save! Our first Tier, Tier 1, will go on sale at our early bird price, from 10.00 on Monday 2 December 2019. When all the Tier 1 tickets have been sold, we’ll move on to Tier 2 and so on up to Tier 4 for the latecomers. Two-day tickets (Friday and Saturday) and Saturday-only tickets will go on sale from 2 February 2020. As usual, the first 1,000 three-day ticket orders will receive a Christmas card signed by Fairport Convention; additionally, the first 2,000 orders will receive a souvenir Cropredy windscreen sticker. Teen Tickets – new for 2020 Cropredy is proud of its reputation as an event for the whole family. Now the festival will become even more family-friendly than before with the introduction of our Teen Ticket. For 2020 youngsters between the ages of 12 and 17 (inclusive) will pay just £75 for three days regardless of which Tier we are on, a great saving for families. Under 12s are still free. Field 8 and Wednesday Camping Field 8 will be completely independent from now on and be operating as part of The Cropredy Fringe. Field 8 campers will still need to buy a festival ticket to enter the festival site. Also, we are no longer able to offer Wednesday camping on Field 7b. Glamping Last year Cropredy introduced glamping and you loved it! So for 2020 Brook Bell Tents will be back once again to look after you. If you fancy a bit of unashamed luxury under canvas these beautifully-appointed tents are the perfect answer. The self-contained glamping village – Broad Meadow – is complete with luxury loos and showers, a bar, on-site catering, a pampering marquee, shared fridges, and complimentary tea and coffee in the hospitality marquee. You can park next to your tent and there’s even a free shuttle buggy to whisk you to the Arena gate. Although 2019 was the first year of glamping all the pitches sold out in days. Glamping will go like hot cakes in 2020 so book now to avoid missing out. And finally... We’ll be announcing the line-up so far on Friday 29 November; tickets will go on sale the following Monday. Love from us all, Simon, Peggy, Ric, Chris and Gerry.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 27, 2019 7:42:48 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 17, 2020 13:01:20 GMT
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention – a message from the Festival Office.
Hello Fairporters,
As you may have read on our website and social media, we’ve been carefully watching the Covid-19 situation since the onset of the outbreak in the UK.
I’m sorry to announce that we now have no alternative but to postpone Fairport’s Cropredy Convention until 2021. As we have said all along, the safety of everyone – festival-goers, musicians, villagers, suppliers, and our fantastic Cropredy crew – must come first.
The dangers of going ahead would simply be too great, especially as so many of us are in the high-risk category. Covid-19 has already caused a huge amount of suffering and I know I’m not alone in having already lost a friend to this terrible virus.
I am sure that postponing this year’s Cropredy will be as great a disappointment for you as it is for us – we have all been looking forward to our annual party in that field. Let’s all look forward to making up for it over the same weekend in 2021!
The good news is – and it really is good – ALL of the artists booked to appear in August this year have agreed to switch to 2021 with us. I will go into more detail below.
Tickets and refunds All 2020 festival tickets, camping stickers and Glamping Village bookings will be honoured in 2021. I would urge you to please take this option and hang on to them for Cropredy 2021.
We hope that moving to the same weekend next year will enable as many of you as possible to keep your tickets and join us for a great weekend of music.
As you can imagine, this postponement is a massive financial blow to Fairport Convention. It comes hard on the heels of having to reschedule this year’s Spring Tour. Our many suppliers and crew will also be hit financially (as indeed, will Milly and myself here in the FC office). I will keep the office going on a part-time basis working in isolation to answer your queries as they come in.
I cannot stress enough how much you would be helping the festival by hanging on to your tickets for next year. However, if you can’t do that and want a refund, please click here.
The Ticket Factory (who look after the Cropredy box office) will process your refund request. But please be patient – as you can imagine their staff (who are working from home) have been inundated with cancellations in recent weeks so there may be delays.
As an added incentive, all Fairporters who retain their 2020 tickets will be added into a prize draw and 5 lucky winners will each win a pair of festival tickets plus camping for Cropredy 2022. The winners will be announced before we go on sale in December 2021.
Cropredy 2021 This year’s line-up has been among the most popular any of us here can recall. So, I’m delighted that ALL the artists scheduled for 2020 have agreed to switch to next year. I am really grateful to them.
Here is the confirmed Cropredy 2021 line-up:
Thursday 12 August 2021 The Trevor Horn Band, Clannad, Edward II, The Thumping Tommys, FC Acoustic
Friday 13 August 2021 Steve Hackett – Genesis Revisited, Turin Brakes, The Sharon Shannon Quartet, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Martyn Joseph, Home Service, Emily Barker, Maddie Morris.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Fairport Convention (including the fifty-first anniversary of Full House), Richard Thompson, Matthews Southern Comfort, Rosalie Cunningham, The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican, Holy Moly and The Crackers, Richard Digance.
Pre-Cropredy warm-up shows As with the festival, we will honour tickets to our traditional warm-up tickets gigs next year. The dates will be Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 August 2021.
Again, it will help us greatly if you hold on to these tickets but if you would prefer a refund, please post your ticket(s) to us at the address below. Please write the name and address of the person who bought the ticket on the back. I shall refund them as quickly as I can.
Glamping bookings If you can’t make it next year and want a refund, please contact Brook Bell Tents directly. Jason and his team will deal with your request as quickly as possible.
Finally… Please look after yourselves and each other. We all need each other right now, more than ever.
Thank you all so much for your continued support. Cropredy will be back next year, hopefully stronger than ever.
Warmest good wishes to you all,
Gareth Williams, Festival Director
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention PO Box 263 Chipping Norton OX7 9DF
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 25, 2020 14:17:05 GMT
Hello Fairporters, As you know, the Covid-19 pandemic means there will be no Fairport’s Cropredy Convention this year. But even though we can’t be together physically on the field on Saturday August 15 we can all meet on the web for something very special on what would’ve been the closing night of the festival. We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 15 August we shall be streaming a Fairport’s Cropredy Connection on our Youtube channel. And what a show it will be! There will be a mix of great music and chat spiced with lashings of the inimitable Cropredy vibe. Drawing on performances from Cropredy 2019, the evening’s entertainment will include Richard Thompson’s complete set with guests Zara Phillips, Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol and Dave Pegg. The show will also feature Fairport Convention’s entire two and a half hour show. And, of course, as midnight approaches we can all be together in spirit if not in flesh to sing ‘you-know-what’. Nearer the date we’ll publish a complete timetable of the streaming so you won’t miss a thing. John Gale and Nev Bull have been working tirelessly on the footage during lock down and we think the results are fantastic! You can stream the evening for free. But if your appetite for Cropredy 2021 is whetted please feel free to purchase your tickets at any time. We never close! All you need to do is don your Cropredy t shirts, pour yourself a 6x and head for YouTube to enjoy the fun! Love from us all – stay safe! Simon, Peggy, Ric, Chris and Gerry
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 12, 2020 14:38:31 GMT
www.loudersound.com/news/original-fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-dead-at-71Original Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble dead at 71By Jerry Ewing (Prog) 3 hours ago Fairport Convention and Trader Horn singer Judy Dyble has died aged 71 (Image credit: Judy Dyble)Fairport Convention and Trader Horn vocalist Judy Dyble has died, aged 71. Dyble announced she was suffering from lung cancer in November. "The mindless thing in my lung is malignant and is spreading it's tendrils far and wide," she said at the time. "So yes, I have lung cancer, and I start chemotherapy next week." Dyble was an early member of the folk rock band Fairport Convention, originally hooking up with founding members Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicoll and Richard Thompson. She appeared in the band's 1968 self-titled debut album. She also worked with pre-King Crimson outfit Giles, Giles and Fripp, before forming acid folk band Trader Horn with Jackie McAuley, with whom she released Morning Way in 1970 as well as guesting on The Incredible String Band's 1968 album The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter. Dyble recently announced that she will release an album with Big Big Train singer David Longson in September. “It is with great sadness that I write to say that my dear friend Judy Dyble passed away this morning," Longdon said this morning. "Judy and I became friends during the writing and making of this album. Along the way, there was much laughter and joy - but also challenging moments. She was a woman of a certain age and she wrote articulately and unflinchingly about the autumn phase of her life. “She dealt with her illness with incredible courage and fortitude. She suspected this album was her swan song and she gave it her all. Judy reassured me that she’d had a great life. Which indeed she did. And I will miss her greatly.” Prog Magazine knew Judy well and would like to our express our deepest sympathies to Judy’s family and, friends.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 12, 2020 15:28:58 GMT
www.loudersound.com/news/original-fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-dead-at-71Original Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble dead at 71By Jerry Ewing (Prog) 3 hours ago Fairport Convention and Trader Horn singer Judy Dyble has died aged 71 (Image credit: Judy Dyble)Fairport Convention and Trader Horn vocalist Judy Dyble has died, aged 71. Dyble announced she was suffering from lung cancer in November. "The mindless thing in my lung is malignant and is spreading it's tendrils far and wide," she said at the time. "So yes, I have lung cancer, and I start chemotherapy next week." Dyble was an early member of the folk rock band Fairport Convention, originally hooking up with founding members Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicoll and Richard Thompson. She appeared in the band's 1968 self-titled debut album. She also worked with pre-King Crimson outfit Giles, Giles and Fripp, before forming acid folk band Trader Horn with Jackie McAuley, with whom she released Morning Way in 1970 as well as guesting on The Incredible String Band's 1968 album The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter. Dyble recently announced that she will release an album with Big Big Train singer David Longson in September. “It is with great sadness that I write to say that my dear friend Judy Dyble passed away this morning," Longdon said this morning. "Judy and I became friends during the writing and making of this album. Along the way, there was much laughter and joy - but also challenging moments. She was a woman of a certain age and she wrote articulately and unflinchingly about the autumn phase of her life. “She dealt with her illness with incredible courage and fortitude. She suspected this album was her swan song and she gave it her all. Judy reassured me that she’d had a great life. Which indeed she did. And I will miss her greatly.” Prog Magazine knew Judy well and would like to our express our deepest sympathies to Judy’s family and, friends. A courageous Lady who had a beautiful voice. Rest in peace Judy.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 12, 2020 18:20:43 GMT
Rest in Peace Judy. Beautiful voice.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 12, 2020 20:43:47 GMT
A true artist, trailblazer and important part of music history. A huge loss.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 17, 2020 1:12:51 GMT
New track for Help Musicians charity By Dave Pegg LINK Arthur Brown's Crazy World of Lockdown has released a version of House of the Rising Sun to help raise money for the Help Musicians charity. Along with Peggy, the recording features former Big Country bass player Tony Butler, Josh Phillips, John Altman, Alan Clayton, Terl Bryant and Paul Mitchell. House Of The Rising Sun will be released on July 24 on all streaming platforms. All proceeds will be donated to Help Musicians. Help Musicians' Chief Executive James Ainscough explains: “As other parts of the UK economy are given the green light to reopen, a return to capacity for the live music sector still seems a distant prospect. Musicians will need direct financial help from the government for many more months to come. "The current Self-Employed Income Support Scheme leaves many musicians unsupported and, when it ends, even more will only have Universal Credit to turn to, which does not provide a level of financial support to sustain people over the long-term."
Ainscough continues: "The music industry is a crucial element of the UK economy and we have all seen the true value of music to connect us and lift our spirits during lockdown. We all need to rally round and do what we can to support musicians over the coming months. “The government must do more to help the music industry, which currently generates over £5billion a year to the UK economy. It’s so much more than supporting an industry in its time of need – it’s a critical investment.”
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 30, 2020 15:41:04 GMT
Hello Fairporters,
We hope you are all well and looking after each other.
We start this newsletter with some very good news about Fairport’s Cropredy Convention. Our festival has received a grant of £200,000 from the government’s recently-established Cultural Recovery Fund which is administered by Arts Council England.
To say this funding is welcome would be a huge understatement! The grant will enable us to keep our office open for business and will support our small team. The funding will also help pay for the Covid-19 mitigation measures that we will need to put in place to ensure Cropredy 2021 is as safe as possible for everyone – our crews, traders, artists and of course you, our loyal festival-goers. We are firmly focussed on making sure we’re ready to go in August.
Festival tickets are continuing to sell steadily so a big ‘thank you’ everyone for keeping the faith. If you haven’t bought tickets yet, The Ticket Factory (our box office partner) is ready to take your order despite their base at the NEC being converted into a Nightingale Hospital. You can find The Ticket Factory online or ring them (Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00) on 0844 581 1396
T-Shirts Thank you to everyone who has bought one of our 2020 T-Shirts – either the 2020 Postponed or I’m Supporting Team Cropredy designs.
All the profits from the Team Cropredy T-shirt go to support our wonderful festival site crew during this very difficult time. The crew have already had the first payment and they want to pass on their heartfelt thanks to you all - you’re a special bunch you know. Both designs are still on sale in our online store.
Christmas trading With Christmas just round the corner, let’s spare a thought for the wonderful traders who join us each at Cropredy.
Festival traders have truly had the rug pulled from under them this year. Most of the traders at Cropredy have been coming for years (and quite a few for decades) so they regard Cropredy as something special. They’ve told us that they have really missed Cropredy, not just for the loss of sales but because we are their favourite festival.
Many of Cropredy’s traders operate year-round from websites and shops. So with Christmas presents in mind why not have a browse and buy something from your favourite stall or stalls?
Throughout November, we’ll be highlighting traders’ shops on our website so you can visit online or on foot if you happen to be in the area. Many Christmas Markets have been cancelled – but not all - and should any Cropredy traders be involved in a market we’ll let you know. The traders would love to see you and what could be better than waking up on Christmas morning to find a piece of Cropredy in your stocking?
Touring news We’re getting quite a lot of enquiries about Fairport’s Winter Tour 2021.
The most frequent question is whether or not the tour will be going ahead. The answer is that at the moment we are in a 'holding pattern'. Although some venues are continuing to sell tickets, at this stage we don’t know whether or not the regulations will allow shows to go on and, if they are, what the capacity will be. We are currently looking at all the alternatives including using larger venues but with reduced capacities.
We honestly can’t wait to get back on the road to see you all again - it’s what we do! However, you’ve only got to look at the news to see that at this stage firm commitments by us or the venues would be ambitious at best.
As soon as we have more news about the tour we’ll let you know. Meanwhile, the best that all of us can do is look after ourselves, look out for each other and look forward to happier times ahead.
Keep up with us on our website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Love from
Simon, Peggy, Ric, Chris and Gerry
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 12, 2020 17:53:58 GMT
I forgot when I posted From a Distance by Nanci Griffith a day or so ago, that Simon Nicol also recorded a version of the song. Rather good actually.
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Post by stevep on Nov 12, 2020 20:30:05 GMT
Really like the "Before your time" album. Features a number of musicians involved with Jethro Tull at some time. Dave Pegg, Martin Allcock, Dave Mattacks, Gerry Conway, Ric Sanders & Peter Vetesse
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 13, 2020 11:27:25 GMT
Really like the "Before your time" album. Features a number of musicians involved with Jethro Tull at some time. Dave Pegg, Martin Allcock, Dave Mattacks, Gerry Conway, Ric Sanders & Peter Vetesse Yes an excellent album. Details below for anyone who doesn't know the album. Musicians Simon Nicol, vocals, guitar; Dave Pegg, bass guitar [1-3, 6-7]; Dave Mattacks, drums [1, 3-5, 7]; John Kirkpatrick, accordion [2]; Ric Sanders, violin [3, 7-8]; Sheila & Sheryl Parker, backing vocals [3-6]; Peter Vettese, keyboards [4-5, 7]; Maartin Allcock, bass guitar [5]; Linda Thompson, lead vocal [6] Tracks Side 1 Over the Lancashire Hills (5.03) Caught a Whisper (4.56) The Deserter (5.10) Insult to Injury (4.58) Side 2 From a Distance (5.00) I Live Not Where I Love (Roud 593) (5.23) Before Your Time / Merry Sherwood Rangers (4.38) Rosemary's Sister (5.34) Composers Track 1 Stuart Marson; Track 2 Dave Whetstone; Track 3 John Richards; Track 4 Linda Thompson, Betsy Cook; Track 5 Julie Gold; Tracks 6-7 trad. arr. Simon Nicol; Track 8 Huw Williams
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 9, 2020 7:25:26 GMT
www.guitarworld.com/Dave Pegg and Testament's Steve Di Giorgio talk Jethro Tull, folk rock, fretless bass and Fairport ConventionBy Steve Di Giorgio (Bass Player) 14 hours ago Worlds collide when a thrash legend meets his hero... Image credit: Harry Scott/Redferns via Getty ImagesDave Pegg of Fairport Convention has been a leading light of the British folk-rock movement for half a century. Sessions with troubadours such as Nick Drake, Sandy Denny, and John Martyn cemented his reputation over the years, with a 15-year stint in Jethro Tull a particular influence on a generation of American bassists. Continue to the rest of the article here
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 9, 2020 7:33:14 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 24, 2021 7:40:21 GMT
www.loudersound.com/features/fairport-convention-and-jethro-tulls-dave-pegg-my-favourite-folk-rock-albumsFairport Convention & Jethro Tull's Dave Pegg: my favourite folk-rock albumsBy Dave Pegg (Classic Rock) 3 hours ago Fairport Convention and former Jethro Tull guitarist Dave Pegg picks some of his favourite folk-rock albums Although Fairport Convention are looked on as being a folk band, the reality is that the musical backgrounds of most of the guys in the band was rock. For me it was things like Bert Weedon and Hank Marvin. A lot of the bands I’d played with as a teenager would have been Brum-beat groups in the 60s. And then I got quite into the stuff that was coming over from America, the blues and R&B stuff. So a lot of the early bands that I was in were very much blues-based, inspired by the sounds coming across fromAmerica. And people like the Spencer Davis Group and Cream were becoming big at the time. I was in bands with people like Steve Gibbons and John Bonham, but eventually ended up in the Ian Campbell folk group with Dave Swarbrick. He left to join Fairport Convention, and thanks to him I was asked to join after Sandy Denny and Ashley Hutchings had left after Liege And Lief [1969]. The great thing about being in Fairport was that we were fusing traditional music with electronic music but, as I said, all with a rock music background. The other great thing about Fairport was that, apart from Si Du Tois Partir , we never had a hit or a massive album, which has meant we’ve pretty much been left to our own devices without outside influences sticking their oar in.
For a while, certainly around 1979, no one was interested in this music, but today, with people like Seth Lakeman attracting headlines, I think folk rock is very healthy. And of course we’ve just carried on with our own record label and Cropredy festival, and with Chris Leslie we have one of the finest writers we’ve ever worked with. We’ve had a good run at things.
Below, Dave Pegg picks his six favourite folk-rock albums
Dave Swarbrick With Martin Carthy And Diz Disley - Rags, Reels And Airs (Polydor, 1967)
This is a hugely influential album from some of the most iconic, folk-inspired people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Diz Disley came from a jazz background, and I remember seeing them play in someone’s front room in Camden Town once.
The album is short, and all instrumental, but it remains one of the most awe-inspiring albums I remember hearing that helped interest me in traditional music.
Bob Fox and Stu Luckley - Nowt So Good’ll Pass (Rubber, 1978)
These two played together from time to time, especially around the North East of England. I can remember them opening for Fairport as well. I think this album got re-released, actually. [Fox and Luckley reunited in 2008 to celebrate 30 years since Nowt…, and released Thirty Years On with the original album and a host of previously unrecorded material.]
It’s more folk with a hint of rock; they do a wonderful cover of Reynard The Fox. It’s got some really strange time signatures on them. I think it won a Melody Maker award in 1978.
Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses (Island, 1978)
I played in Jethro Tull for about 15 years, from about 1979, so I never actually played on this record, but it’s without a doubt one of my favourite Tull albums, a truly wonderful record.
I love the imagery that Ian Anderson conjures up in this and the other folk trilogy albums, but this, and its devotion to shire horses, nails it for me. We dipped into folkier sounds with Broadsword And The Beast [1982], but this is Tull at their best.
John Martyn - Solid Air (Island, 1973)
I haven’t just picked this because I played on it, ha ha ha. In fact I think quite a few of Fairport played on this record: Swarbs [Dave Swarbrick], Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson and me. There’s a great sense of having fun listening to this album again. And a great crossover of musical styles.
It was great fun to work with Danny Thompson [upright bass player] who I knew from his Pentangle days, and of course who worked with John for much of his career.
Nick Drake - Bryter Later (Island, 1970)
This is still one of my favourite albums. Myself and Fairport’s Dave Mattacks play on a few of the tracks, and I think John Cale [former member of the Velvet Underground] also appears.
What really impresses me about Bryter Later is that producer Joe Boyd, who was hugely influential on folk rock music, gave everyone a sense of freedom. From engineer John Wood to arranger Robert Kirby, everyone seemed to work on this record with such a sense of freedom.
Kate & Anna McGarrigle - Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Hannibal, 1975)
This is another excellent example of the quality of Joe Boyd and John Wood [the producers] working so well together.
I always hear a fair bit of influence from Kate and Anna’s fellow Canadians The Band, on this record, which, along with their second album, Dancer With Bruised Knees [1976], are the ultimate folk rock albums from the girls. In fact check out the French songs from the second album and it’s almost like folk reggae.
Dave Pegg was speaking to Jerry Ewing.
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 25, 2022 17:48:17 GMT
Hello Fairporters,As we write this, spring is here again. The sun is shining, the hedges are in blossom, daffodils are blooming in gardens and the evenings are lighter as longer days return. A fabulous time of year! Fairport on the road (and water) again A big Fairport ‘thank you’ to everyone who came to see us on our 2022 Winter Tour. Despite the hiccups to the tour schedule due to Covid-19, we really enjoyed being back on the road – it was a delight to play for you. If you missed us on that outing – or if you’d like to see us again - we’re looking forward to our extended Spring Tour. The tour starts on 28 April and runs through to 5 June, a total of 31 shows. ALL THE DATES AND VENUES ARE ON OUR WEBSITEBefore that we will join Fascinating Aida to provide musical entertainment on a city break afloat in Amsterdam on 1-4 April. FULL DETAILS OF THIS LUXURIOUS SHORT BREAK CRUISE LinkWe can hardly wait! Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2022After a two-year layoff, plans are progressing for our annual festival at Cropredy. The two postponements due to Covid-19 have been a setback and a disappointment but we’ll be back with a bang on 11, 12 and 13 August. Cropredy FestivalAt last we’ll be able to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of our 1970 album Full House (albeit two years late). We’ll be joined by Richard Thompson and Dave Mattacks to perform Full House in its entirety and in album order. What a party it’s going to be! Many of you already have your tickets: our pre-Christmas sale in December 2019 broke all records and since then tickets have continued to sell really strongly. We have a great line-up – details on our website so to make sure you’re there don’t delay - buy today. BUY TICKETS HERE www.fairportconvention.com/
Cropredy 2022Tickets in the post After working from home through the pandemic, our box office partners at The Ticket Factory have finally returned to their office at Birmingham’s NEC and are posting out tickets. If you have yet to receive tickets and camping stickers you’ve bought, the wait is over. If you have any queries, please either phone 0344 581 1396 or click hereWe’ve had a few enquiries from people who bought Teen tickets but whose teens are no longer under 18 and similar queries about Free Kids Tickets for youngsters no longer under 12. If you applied before 12 August 2021 for Under 12s ticket for either of the postponed festivals and your child is now 12 or over, bring the ticket(s) with you to the festival and we will upgrade them to 'Teen' at no charge. If you bought a Teen ticket before 12 August 2021 and are no longer under 18, please contact The Ticket Factory on 0344 581 1396 and they will cancel your Teen ticket and upgrade it to an adult ticket at no extra charge. Finally…It’s been a strange and difficult couple of years for everyone and now we really can’t wait to see you all at our gigs whether on land or water and, of course, at Cropredy in August. The last word goes to our Festival Director Gareth Williams: "I just want to get back to worrying about ‘normal’ stuff – fencing, trackway, loos and the weather - things like that!" Take care everyone, Love from Simon, Peggy, Ric, Chris and Gerry
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