fairportconvention Archives

Chris Leslie – Fiddle Back: Album Review

By John Barlass on 12th August 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Chris Leslie uses his time in lock down to release a new album that’s half instrumental, half vocal; half self-composed, half trad-arr.

Why I Love: Gerry Conway on Stevie Wonder

By Special Guest on 15th May 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

Gerry Conway shares his love of the music of the mighty Stevie Wonder; who recently celebrated his 70th birthday.

News: Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2020 Postponed

By At The Barrier on 17th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is the latest festival to take the step to cancel. The 2020 line up will make up the 2021 iteration of the festival.

Iain Matthews on Bill Frisell

By Special Guest on 26th March 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Iain Matthews is folk-rock royalty. Whilst delving deep into Americana, Iain was a founding member of British folk-rock legends, Fairport Convention. He went on to form Matthews Southern Comfort and Plainsong and has a humongous catalogue of music available.