Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

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.

Main Cast

Richard Thompson

Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)

Age : 75 | Popularity : 32%

Simon Nicol

Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Dave Swarbrick

Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Dave Mattacks

Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Dave Pegg

Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Iain Mathews

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Gordon Huntley

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Carl Barnwell

Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Tony Palmer
Writing	Writer	Tony Palmer
Production	Producer	Timothy Burrill
	Associate Producer	Arkadi De Rakoff
Camera	Director of Photography	George Gardiner
Editing	Editor	Barry Stevens
Sound	Sound	Rosalind Storey
Department	Role	Name

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