Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

Tony Palmer
1972-05-22


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31 min

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

Name Character Team
Richard Thompson Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist) Unowned
Simon Nicol Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist) Unowned
Dave Swarbrick Self - Fairport Convention (violinist) Unowned
Dave Mattacks Self - Fairport Convention (drummer) Unowned
Dave Pegg Self - Fairport Convention (bassist) Unowned
Iain Mathews Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal) Unowned
Gordon Huntley Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist) Unowned
Carl Barnwell Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal) Unowned
Mark Griffiths Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal) Unowned
Andy Leigh Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist) Unowned
Ramon Duffey Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums) Unowned
John Peel Self - Narrator Unowned