Dave Swarbrick
‘Angel Delight’: Fairport Convention’s Enchanting New Phase
Hugely revered by Fairport devotees, 'Angel Delight' also became their highest-charting UK LP.
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Artists1 year agoFairport Convention
It’s perhaps safest to say that Fairport Convention hasn’t just influenced English folk-rock, even if in all its glory they have enhanced it beyond belief. What this standout band has done is...
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News4 years ago
Folk-Rock Pioneers Fairport Convention Celebrated With Box Set, Vinyl Reissue
Fairport Convention's 50th anniversary celebrations continue with the 28 July 2017 release of a 7CD box set, Come All Ye, and vinyl reissue of Liege & Lief.
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News5 years ago
Dave Swarbrick R.I.P.
The much-loved and vastly experienced English folk musician Dave Swarbrick has died at 75,, his family have confirmed. He had been suffering from emphysema.
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News6 years ago
Sandy Denny Remembered In New Book & Launch Evening
The life of Sandy Denny is remembered in a new biography by British music writer Mick Houghton, to be launched with a live music event in London on March 3.
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In-Depth8 years ago
British Folk
Not only did some of the most important British folk records come out on one label, Island, but also one producer, Joe Boyd, was responsible for them all.
