Fairport at The Acapela, Pentyrch, last night. Great fun. A sell out crowd (mind you, it's a small venue) were entertained with songs from across the repertoire, along with what seemed to be a contest to mention the word 'Banbury' as many times as possible. All the usual suspects were there, including Ric's messages from the old jokes' home - they really are truly awful, but I always titter!

The usual excellent musicianship was on display, although, after a couple of songs needed to be restarted, Simon admitted that, " I seem to be having trouble starting songs tonight." I think in these small venues you can really hear the subtleties in certain accompaniment. Peggy's bass playing was excellent, for instance.

Great fun.

I'm sure Swarb killed on Venus in Furs!

The Owl Service SandyDenny single is now coming out as a 7" vinyl single.

Fruits de Mer.   300 copies.

I've got vague memories of asking the same question either here or on Fairporters a few years back, and not getting anything very useful in return.  But it has certainly always fascinated me since I first heard about it, so I hope somebody who was there comes out of the woodwork.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1353955349855504&set=a.684051770179202&type=3

Just seen attached gig listing from The Hardrock in Manchester in 1972. Apart from the amazing lineup, what struck me most was the pairing of Lou Reed and Fairport. Can anyone throw any light on this? Matty taking a Walk on the Wild Side?

Jack deJohnette,  jazz drummer.

If you have ECM  records in your collection  you will probably know of him .  One of the greats of modern jazz.

Ah. You may well be right.

I was present in Barry the other day, to see Iain Matthews and Andy Roberts, along with Julian Dawson, who joined them for a couple of songs. Some kind soul has put them on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exD2y0xGVOE&list=RDexD2y0xGVOE&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq74TJGxG0g&list=RDqq74TJGxG0g&start_radio=1