I have friends from the states coming over, but I'm afraid my days attending outdoor festivals are behind me. (Ask Mrs. J From A how much she enjoyed honeymooning in the field at The Day in the Garden Festival in Bethel, NY back in 1998. And her enthusiasm has only grown since. [Sarcasm emoji])

Hopefully, I can figure out a way to see the Boys elsewhere next year. Try to have fun without me!

I agree but I think it will sell out easily and quickly anyway.

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He supported Show of Hands on tour a few years ago......try '"13 Songs You May or May Not Have Heard Before", well worth a listen.

Seconded!  

I went with my daughter to see Steve Knightly and the Backyards Band, at the Acapela, Pentyrch, Great evening. Steve was on top form, supported by some stellar musicianship from the band. Some oldies and newer songs got an airing. Support act, Megan Henwood was a bit nervous, but she grew into the material and ended up winning the audience over. She joined the boys for the encore ('Cousin Jack') which, of course, was the perfect way to end the show. I discovered that Richard Shindell, whose songs both Show of Hands and Fairport have covered, will be playing there tonight. Unfortunately I don't think I can make it.

Clem Cattini, Tornados & Ashey Hutchings' Big Beat Combo drummer. 89.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clem_Cattini

What a career!

Richard Thompson and Iain Matthews are mentioned as special guests for Fairport's set, so it's a pretty solid bet that they will both be playing during the weekend.

Sure enough, I was wrong about the capacity for Croppers 2027.

The latest Fairport newsletter says they're sticking to a capacity of "around 7,000".

The continuing impact of the smaller capacity is twofold.

1) It keeps Cropredy financially viable

2) The funds for booking acts are less than would have been available in pre-COVID days
I have every sympathy with 1) and know that they're going to do the best they can to get the best acts they can afford.

I urge everyone to support the festival, especially in their 60th anniversary year.
Let's have a celebratory festival and a great time.

Steve Ellis of The Love Affair

The man who pleaded with the early Beatles to "mach schau". Was known to sing with them occasionally.