As well as being very small, he shared some hilarious anecdotes and heartfelt tunes with us before concluding his set by accompanying Fairport in the first song of theirs.
Though I wasn't around when Fairport Convention first began playing, I can imagine that they are just as good now, in their 45th year of playing, as they were then, if not better! Thanks to google I can find a 'what they looked like then' picture:
I had the privilege of seeing the show from the very top of the hall (in the lighting booth, actually) and got to see every member of the band pick up various instruments and play them with no trouble at all. And here's what they look like now:
Each member of Fairport Convention (except the drummer) had their moment in the show to lead a song or chat to the audience, and each of their songs had a bit of a story behind it, which was nice for people, like myself, who had never seen Fairport before.
Their tunes were cheerful and catchy, and the band's ability to sing in three part harmony, both unaccompanied and whilst playing their respective instruments, was quite refreshing.
Definitely worth seeing if they come to you.
Great show, guys!
-Hilary Shepherd, Marketing Officer
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