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Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

0.0 31 mins Music   Documentary   1972
Oakhurst Productions  
Director(s): Tony Palmer

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.

Casts of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

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 Mathews

as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)

Gordon Huntley

as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)

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)

Ramon Duffey

as Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)

John Peel

as Self - Narrator

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