The show will open with a support performance by Fairport's special guests Phil Cool and Ken Nicol. Phil is best known for his prolific work as a television comedian but he is also a talented songwriter and musician. Ken Nicol of Steeleye Span is a singer/songwriter who has a long association with Fairport Convention.
After Phil and Ken's set, Fairport will take the stage to perform a selection of material old and new. As well as favourites from their enormous back catalogue, the band will be playing songs and instrumentals from their most recent albums. Fairport's personnel has gradually evolved since that first Winter Tour back in 1984. This year's line-up features Simon Nicol (vocals, guitar), Dave Pegg (bass guitar), Ric Sanders (violin), Chris Leslie (mandolin, fiddle, vocals) and Gerry Conway (drums).
The tourdates are:-
29 Jan Tewkesbury, The Roses Theatre
30 Jan Exeter, Phoenix Arts Centre
31 Jan Truro, Hall For Cornwall
1 Feb Yeovil, Octagon Theatre
3 Feb Ilfracombe, Landmark Theatre
4 Feb Basingstoke, The Anvil
5 Feb Worthing, The Pavilion
6 Feb Weston-Super-Mare, Playhouse
7 Feb London, Union Chapel
8 Feb Stafford, Gatehouse Theatre
10 Feb Runcorn, Brindley Arts Centre
11 Feb Harrogate, Harrogate Theatre
12 Feb High Wycombe, The Swan
13 Feb Tunbridge Wells, Assembley Hall
14 Feb Leamington Spa, Royal Spa Centre
15 Feb Hunstanton, Princess Theatre
17 Feb Lincoln, Drill Hall
18 Feb Milton Keynes, The Stables
19 Feb Chesterfield, Winding Wheel
20 Feb Huddersfield, Lawrence Batley Theatre
21 Feb Burnley, Mechanics Theatre
2 22 Feb Farnham, The Maltings
24 Feb St Albans, Alban Arena
26 Feb Newcastle, Journal Tyne Theatre
27 Feb Edinburgh, Queens Hall
28 Feb Dundee, Whitehall Theatre
1 Mar Glasgow, Pavilion Theatre
3 Mar Dumfries, Theatre Royal
4 Mar Isle Of Man, Centenary Centre
5 Mar Kendal, Brewery Arts Centre
6 Mar Southport, Arts Centre
7 Mar Birmingham Town Hall
published: 12/12/2008 10:32
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