Fairport Convention come to Exeter Corn Exchange

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 10:58am

The originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention, return to the Corn Exchange.

Fairport Convention, one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene features Simon Nicol on guitar and lead vocals, Dave Pegg on bass and backing vocals, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and lead vocals, Ric Sanders on violin and Gerry Conway on drums and percussion.

The band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport's groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'.

Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music an evening with Fairport Convention will surprise and delight you.

Special guest is the amazing Fake Thackery.

Tickets £19.

Box office: 01392 665938

www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

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Venue

Exeter Corn Exchange

Event Date

Friday, March 8, 2013 - 7:30pm

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