Fairport Convention: Maidstone 1970
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.
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- Richard Thompsonas Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
- Simon Nicolas Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
- Dave Swarbrickas Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
- Dave Mattacksas Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
- Dave Peggas Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)
- Iain Matthewsas Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
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Edited by Barry StevensShot by George Gardiner
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14 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Richard Thompson
as Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
Simon Nicol
as Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
Dave Swarbrick
as Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
Dave Mattacks
as Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
Dave Pegg
as Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)
Iain Matthews
as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
Gordon Huntley
as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitar)
Carl Barnwell
as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
Mark Griffiths
as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
Andy Leigh
as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
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