Fairport’s Cropredy Convention Memories – Ric Sanders – Time Tunnel
Ric Sanders returns to the site to share his memories of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention’s past! Another fascinating read about one of THE best festivals.
Fairport’s Rhine Cruise – 4th (and final) Picture Postcard
our fourth and final picture postcard from the Fairport Convention Rhine cruise.
Fairport’s Rhine Cruise 2022: Picture Postcard No.3
The latest Picture Postcard from the Rhine with Fairport…
Fairport’s Rhine Cruise 2022: Picture postcard No.2
We continue our trip down the River Rhine in the company of Fairport Convention.
Fairport Convention – The Met, Bury: Live Review
Fairport Convention reach The Met on their Spring Tour. Inevitably, we were there.
Fairport Convention’s Wintour 2022 is Almost Upon Us!
At The Barrier is delighted to report that the 2022 Fairport Convention Wintour is about to get underway.
Fairport Convention – Brasenose Arms, Cropredy: Live Review
Fairport Convention return to The Brasenose to reclaim something of their sadly cancelled yearly event; Fairport’s Cropredy Convention.
Fairport Convention – Off The Desk 2020: Album Review
Not the 2021 Winter Tour – But a brilliant memento of Fairport Convention’s last show pre-lockdown
Why I Love: Ric Sanders on Percy Grainger
This week, we have Ric Sanders joining us at the barrier. Having played with Soft Machine and The Albion Band, Ric has been a member of Fairport Convention since the early 80’s. These are his thoughts on Percy Grainger, the great song collector.
Why I Love: Chris Leslie on David Grisman
Chris Leslie picks up where Dave Pegg left off in our Fairport Convention Why I Love series. Here, he shares his love of American mandolinist, David Grisman.
Fairport Convention – 2020 Wintour: Live Review
The Fairport Wintour is in motion and a good chunk of the team, including several Fairport/Cropredy vets have been in attendance sometime, somewhere. Here we look back on the opening of the tour in Southport, a stop in Manchester and a sojourn to Bath.