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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
May 22, 1972
Runtime
0h 31m
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original Title
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Production Companies
Oakhurst Productions
Director
Tony Palmer
Description
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.
Cast
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)
