Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

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.

Music Documentary

Richard Thompson

(Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist))

Simon Nicol

(Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist))

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))

Mark Griffiths

(Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal))

Andy Leigh

(Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist))

Ramon Duffey

(Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums))

John Peel

(Self - Narrator)