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Introducing Fairport Convention

Fairport has survived more than 40 years on the music scene. At last count the group has seen 11 lead guitarists, 11 lead vocalists, 6 fiddle players, 7 drummers. 2 keyboard players and 2 bass players come and go (and, in some cases, come back again).

Infamous for their annual Village Fete Music Festival - Cropedy - the group make toe tapping music that is loved by several generations of followers.

I prefer Fairport without a female lead vocalist - I know others disagree. My favourite track is 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes'. what's yours?

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What is Cropedy?

Cropedy is a small hamlet located in the English Countryside. In 1976 the widow of the local MP held a garden party for 750 invited guests and Fairport were asked to play.

From 1977 Cropedy became an annual event, open to the public. a festival weekend catering for 20,000 visitors - a village fete with a difference.

Every year Fairport perform supported by many bands and solo artists from around the world. It's an event people attend year after year - an event for the whole family.

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The Best of Fairport

A history of the first 35 years of Fairport - just brilliant!
Faiport Unconventional

Faiport Unconventional

Amazon Price: $43.66 (as of 02/18/2012)Buy Now

This takes the Fairport Fan from 1967 to 2002 and includes an amazing geneaology of Fairport

Fairport Convention - Blogs

Fairport Convention plus new digital cinema at Alban Arena
FAIRPORT Convention, who are celebrating their 45th anniversary on the live music scene, are appearing at the Alban Arena next Tuesday, February 14. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below.
1980s stars will head to Workington music festival
Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, who have inspired generations of musicians through their work with the likes of Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention, will perform together at the Nuts In May festival at Middlemoor, Stainburn.
Leamington remains Fairport Convention's favourite location
IT has been 45 years since folkrock legends Fairport Convention first kicked off their musical journey, and they have lost none of their enthusiasm. The lively musicians have announced a 39-show tour that will take them around England and Wales through ...
Fairport Convention celebrate 45th birthday in Basingstoke
Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock, Fairport Convention are celebrating their 45th anniversary. Join them for this joyous occasion at The Anvil, Basingstoke, on Friday January 27 when they will follow an opening set by singer-song-writer ...
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