Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

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.

Cast (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Richard Thompson

Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)

S

Simon Nicol

Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)

Dave Swarbrick

Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)

D

Dave Mattacks

Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)

D

Dave Pegg

Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)

I

Iain Mathews

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)

G

Gordon Huntley

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)

C

Carl Barnwell

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)

M

Mark Griffiths

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)

A

Andy Leigh

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)

R

Ramon Duffey

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)

John Peel

Self - Narrator

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