Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
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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.
Featured Crew
Tony Palmer
Director
Tony Palmer
Writer
Timothy Burrill
Producer
Arkadi De Rakoff
Associate Producer
George Gardiner
Director of Photography
Barry Stevens
Editor
Rosalind Storey
Sound
Cast
Richard Thompson
Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
Simon Nicol
Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
Dave Swarbrick
Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
Dave Mattacks
Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
Dave Pegg
Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)
Iain Mathews
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
Gordon Huntley
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)
Carl Barnwell
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
Mark Griffiths
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
Andy Leigh
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
Ramon Duffey
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)
John Peel
Self - Narrator