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on: November 04, 2026, 10:01:49 AM
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| Started by Harbottle (Martin) - Last post by mickf | ||
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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.
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on: November 04, 2026, 08:06:52 AM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by quodlibet (Ian) | ||
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Clem Cattini, Tornados & Ashey Hutchings' Big Beat Combo drummer. 89.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clem_Cattini What a career! |
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on: November 03, 2026, 12:37:40 PM
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| Started by Andy - Last post by Will S | ||
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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.
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on: November 03, 2026, 12:28:27 PM
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| Started by Andy - Last post by Andy | ||
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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. |
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on: November 01, 2026, 05:48:48 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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Steve Ellis of The Love Affair
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on: November 01, 2026, 04:36:06 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by David (terrrrrrrr) | ||
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The man who pleaded with the early Beatles to "mach schau". Was known to sing with them occasionally.
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on: November 01, 2026, 02:31:08 PM
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| Started by quodlibet (Ian) - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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Also featuring the return of Edward II! The first festival for many a year that I've watched every single minute of music on the main stage!. |
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on: November 01, 2026, 12:59:30 PM
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| Started by quodlibet (Ian) - Last post by Andy | ||
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Also featuring the return of Edward II! |
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on: November 01, 2026, 12:19:29 PM
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| Started by davidmjs - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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Another thumbs up for Hippies, Thugs and Heroes. Wow! Where did this come from? Great songs with no filler, excellent sound with a consistency across the album that makes listening to it almost like being at a gig and, of course, superb playing throughout. Even the singing is a revelation, with a confidence in Richard's voice I've never heard before. It's a shame about the fade on Pauper's Grave, but that's a minor quibble. Fantastic album. É |
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on: November 01, 2026, 12:16:04 PM
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| Started by quodlibet (Ian) - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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Also featuring the return of Edward II! |
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