Does anyone know what is the matter with Ric at the moment?

He has missed two autumn tour shows after his doctor had told him to stay at home.

I believe the live recordings are those that were included with the Rhino double CD reissue of Shoot Out The Lights a few years ago. Taken from the infamous final US tour.

It looks as if Talking Elephant are re-releasing Red and Gold, with a couple of (presumably period) bonus live tracks. [Edit - I see that David has also mentioned this in the Fairport chatter thread]

Lots and lots of Martin Carthy, having splashed out on the big boxset. Currently taking a break and cleansing the aural palate, as it were, with Steve Tilston's rather lovely instrumental album Swans At Coole.

My old Uni friend Doug, of the band Living The Poundshop Life, was a friend of his.  The only time I saw KC was with Doug, before he new KC, at The Van Dyke in Plymouth. I think it was the night before the famous police raid when Fairport were playng. KC had been a late replacement for John Martyn.

I note Talking Elephant are re-releasing Red & Gold with a couple of live tracks tagged on.

https://talkingelephantrecords.bandcamp.com/album/red-gold-2

Typical nonsensical notes: "Fairports 16th Album to be released in 1986 marking the solid beginnings of the now legendary Cropredy Festival."  Er, no it bloody didn't...  

The great Keith Christmas.  Had absolutely no idea he was ill (I was conversing with him and buying some rare tapes off him just a few weeks ago).  Apparently he's has renal unpleasantness for about 4 years....F***ing cancer....

Richard's   You Me Us  by Music on Vinyl, as a double album.

Also a black friday release  of unreleased live recordings of Richard and Linda.  2LP,  afaik.

Only vinyl buffs need  apply.

Took a chance on a double Move collection album when browsing my local record shop. I knew the singles but none of the album tracks and it's a revelation, fabulous and quite unique sound. What a great band that had largely passed me by until now.

£84 seems expensive to me.

Pensions can only stretch so far.

Tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm : Scattering The Roots with Dan Ogus...two hours of the finest folk, roots, blues, etc...plenty of etc...

I've rifled through my vaults to bring you some excellent music both new and vintage every Wednesday evening...

This week's show features the following artists :

The Holmes Brothers, BB King, Joe Bonamassa, Rebecca Pronsky, Robert Vincent, Micah Dorsey, Al Scorch, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Chris While & Julie Matthews, Fiona Apple, Becky Jerams, Kitty Macfarlane, Anna Elizabeth Laube, Ezio, Warren Haynes, John Paul White, Joan As Police Woman, Seth Lakeman, The Rolling Stones, Davy Graham, Laura Nyro...

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