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Poster for Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

★ 0.0/10 31 min Music, Documentary United Kingdom English
Director: Tony Palmer
Writer: Tony Palmer
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
Simon Nicol Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
Dave Swarbrick
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)

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