Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

The read

It runs a compact 31m.

Synopsis

Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now Be Thankful. The film also features two songs from Matthews Southern Comfort, the band led by former Fairport Convention member, Ian Matthews.

Ratings

Key crew

• Tony PalmerDirector
• Tony PalmerWriter

Cast

• Richard ThompsonSelf - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
• Simon NicolSelf - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
• Dave SwarbrickSelf - Fairport Convention (violinist)
• Dave MattacksSelf - Fairport Convention (drummer)
• Dave PeggSelf - Fairport Convention (bassist)
• Iain MathewsSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
• Gordon HuntleySelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)
• Carl BarnwellSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
• Mark GriffithsSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
• Andy LeighSelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
• Ramon DuffeySelf - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)
• John PeelSelf - Narrator