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May 30, 2024 · A new twelve-disc box set celebrating Fairport Convention between 1982 and 1990 is to be released in July. It All Came Around Again: Onstage and On Air 1982-90 will be released through box et specialists Madfish Records (who have released similar sets for Gentle Giant , Al Stewart , Caravan and Horslips in recent years) on July 26.
4 days ago · on June 3, 2024 at 9:33 pm . FAIRPORT CONVENTION Unhalfbricking (Rare 1969 UK first press 8-track stereo LP on the pink 'block' label design. This was one of only two albums that had their debut release on this label, with just five other releases repressed to use this design, making each one very collectable indeed & extremely hard to find these days!
May 21, 2024 · There would be four new albums by 1990 and BBC Radio welcomed the reborn folk-rockers with remarkable regularity. Included inside: Limited edition 11CD + DVD set with 60-page book and slipcase. Reproduction memorabilia signed by four members of the legendary 1970 Full House line-up: Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks.
6 days ago · For the first time ever, the timeless magic of Fairport Convention’s “Second Golden Age” can be found in one place in this beautifully presented and curated collection. Including over 160 tracks ( 57 previously unreleased recordings ),the set contains a replica festival programme signed by Simon Nicol , Dave Pegg , Dave Mattacks and ...
4 days ago · As a result, Fairport’s fortunes have also steadily risen. The band once considered rabid traditionalists have become 21st-century pioneers in the art of putting on their own shows and releasing albums on their own label – lessons absorbed by everybody from fellow Oxon dwellers Marillion and Radiohead to Pendragon, IQ and others.
4 days ago · Legendary British drummer Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span) plays on a few songs, enhancing Untame the Tiger’s contemplative ‘70s psych-rock grandeur. – Al Shipley
May 30, 2024 · The Rebirth of Fairport Convention. After a hiatus, Fairport Convention reformed in 1985 around core members Dave Pegg and Simon Nicol. This new era saw the band release four new albums by 1990 and gain regular airplay on BBC Radio. This box set celebrates this rebirth, showcasing the band’s evolution and renewed energy. Mastering and Packaging
