Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Gallery (2)
From the barrier and beyond. Our gallery of day two of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Day Two: Live Review
Day two of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention was one full of youth and experience with a wide array of genres on show.
Folk East – Festival Preview
Our man in a sleeping bag shortly heads east, to Sotterley Hall, in deepest East Anglia. Here’s why – Folk East.
Richard Thompson – Hippies, Thugs And Heroes: Album News
The man that the Los Angeles Times has tagged “The finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix” has a new album in the pipeline.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Friday Preview
In our second Cropredy 2026 preview we take a look at what to expect and our ‘one to watch’ from Friday’s line up.
The Gate To Southwell: Festival Preview
Looking ahead to the Gate To Southwell – Kirklington, Southwell, Notts, 2nd thru’ 5th July 2026
Teddy Thompson – Never Be The Same: Album Review
First bunch of original songs from Teddy Thompson since his 2020 offering, Heartbreaker Please. Never Be the Same is a collection of confessional songs – the perfect vehicle for that clear, emotional, voice of his.
Danny Thompson – A Tribute
Whether the medium was folk, jazz, rock or straight-ahead pop music, Danny Thompson was, for so very many, the double bassist of choice.
The GPs – In 1981 There Was… The GPS: Album Review
Rediscovered recordings of the short-lived folk-rock ‘Supergroup,’ The GPs. Could this be the spark for an unexpected reunion??
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024: Live Review
Once again, we head to Cropredy for the friendliest festival in the land; Fairport’s Cropredy Convention. Another year of fine music and great vibes.
Richard Thompson w/Jim Moray – Aviva Studios, Manchester: Live Review
Richard Thompson is Manchester bound as he sails his Ship To Shore. Jim Moray supports for a splendid night of classic folk rock.
Richard Thompson – Ship to Shore: Album Review
The welcome – and long overdue – return of the Master. Richard Thompson is back with his first album in 6 years, and it’s a peach!
Richard Thompson – 13 deeper cuts: Opinion
We dig into Richard Thompson’s vast discography and pick out 13 deeper cuts that maybe go unnoticed amongst such a stellar body of work.
West Coast Folk Festival – Blackpool Winter Gardens: Live Review
We report back from the West Coast Folk festival in Blackpool that brings together a fine assemblage of folky treats.
Richard Thompson – Historic Classic Concert – Live in Nottingham 1986: Album Review
An exhilarating document of a mid-eighties Richard Thompson Band performing at the very top of their game.