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Peggy's Glasto-report!!
Added 2009-06-27 15:01:21

FC have been down at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend and Peggy sends us this report:

"We had a great set at Glastonbury on Friday night and a wonderful reception from a capacity Acoustic Tent crowd. A very in-tune audience joining in on "Who Knows Where The Time Goes?", "Meet On The Ledge" and some even getting all the way through "Matty Gorves"!

When Cropredy festival was mentioned we got huge cheers and Chris Leslies new "Festival Bell" song was very well received. More...

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Name: Jon
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Peter, I assume that you were referring to the lead singer of Fleet Foxes saying whist playing the Pyramid stage that he was going to watch Fairport in the acoustic tent later that night. Is this a good sign for next year's Cropredy? Or am I clutching at straws here? That said Fleet Foxes would be perfect for Cropredy and as they are obviously fans...
Name: Gareth
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Peter. I can assure you that every single comment which has been sent to the comments section has appeared on the website. I would only censor a comment if it contained bad language or could be deemed libellous. Many messages come to the band via the contacts window and these are simply forwarded on to the band by myself. Since they are not sent to me via a comment on a particular news item, they wouldn't appear in the comments section. Perhaps you did this?
Name: Peter
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What do you have to write in about to get a comment shown? I sent in what was a perfectly honest quote from Fleet Foxes, and suggesting Peggy rings them for 2010, and it is ignored. Who judges what gets shown on here. I've sent several comments and they are always ignored. What goes on?

Name: Jon
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Brilliant set at Glastonbury, loved every moment. Roll on Cropredy!
Name: Mike in California
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WOW! Add another line to Pegg Numbers!! God Save The Kinks. PS: PLEASE COME BACK TO CALIFORNNY!!! um, Fairport, that is...tho Ray is welcome too.

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Fairport in Ireland - captured for posterity
Added 2009-06-17 12:14:49

Few of us outside Ireland will have had the chance to see Fairport play in Dublin on their recent spring acoustic tour.

This was the band's first visit to to Ireland for many years and to mark the occasion the BBC were there to capture the concert for future transmission.

Fairport Acoustic Convention played to a capacity crowd at Whelans on 14 May 2009. More...

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Excalibur Euro Shows!!
Added 2009-05-26 20:21:13

Not content with our Fairport Acoustic Convention tour of the UK, we bring you news of some very special shows that Simon, Peggy, Chris and Gerry are collectively involved with this summer.

These events are the creation of Breton composer Alan Simon and are taking place in exceptionally beautiful and
unusual venues.

The first event is 'Anne de Bretagne' which is being staged in the city of Nantes in the Chateau de le Duc.This is inside the castle grounds and limited to 5000 audience attendance. At this time over 3000 tickets have been sold . In addition to the Fairport input, there are a host of wonderful performers including TriYan the fabulous Breton band. The dates are Monday June 29th and Tuesday June 30th.
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Name: Ken Miller
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A brilliant album from such a lovely couple. The backing group are not bad either. Each and every song has that WOW factor.
Name: Bob Clews
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A second performance has now been arranged for 24th July, due to demand for tickets. I'm now living near Munich - hope to be there.
Name: Geoff Gilborson
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How about bringing the Excalibur show to Cropredy next year?

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FC & Red Shoes!
Added 2009-06-11 15:52:13

Peggy has produced and played on the new CD release by the Birmingham duo - RED SHOES.

Chris Leslie and P.J. Wright helped Carolyn and Mark Evans make "Ring around the land". Some very nice original songs along with a lovely version of Swarb's "White Dress"

Check it out on the Red Shoes myspace page here.

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Name: Paul Flower
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Why couldn't this have happened earlier, because happening now makes it better and sweeter. It proves that great talent will always find a route to the top. Red Shoes deserve it, they deserve your time and your attention. They always have, and they probably always will. PF http://blogs.sundaymercury.net/paul-flower/
Name: Steve Morris
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These guys have been appallingly overlooked for a quarter of a century or so. It's a genuine pleasure that their debut CD should has been made with such sympathetic and talented players who let the great songs breathe as they should. I've played this a lot on the radio and will continue to do so. Winter tour support 2010 Peggy? Steve Morris 101.8 WCR FM / www.wcrfm.com
Name: Yvie
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I've always loved Fairport Convention and only recently was introduced to Red Shoes music by Terry, and WOW! I really love it! Brilliant music. Congratluations to all and good luck with the cd. Best wishes, Yvonne Wilkinson

Name: JoAnne
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I've listened to Ring Around The Land, and I love all the tracks. My favorite is My Father's Green Beret. The entire cd is simply brilliant! JoAnne Connolly
Name: Tim Carroll - FolkWords
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I’ve long said if you get a chance to hear Red Shoes take it. Now you have the opportunity to buy the album – do it – and enjoy some of the most compassionate and emotive acoustic music in the English language. In one album, Red Shoes prove they are a potent force in English acoustic music - ‘Ring Around the Land’ - wonderful lyrics, superb songs, memorable tunes. What more do you need?
Name: Bobbie Cook
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I am just so proud of my dear friends Carolyn and Mark and this wonderful album of such memorable songs.Congratulations to all those involved in the making of Ring Around the Land.....this album is going to be a winner,I just know it! Well done Red Shoes!! Bobbie
Name: Mike Wilson
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This an album of beautiful songs, beautifully made! Carolyn's voice sounds majestic throughout, and the title track has the potential to the English folk anthem of 2009!!
Name: Neil King
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And a cracking album it is to. Congrats to all involved but especially to Mark and Carolyn and the hard graft they've put in to get here.
Name: Mike Ball
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Really delighted to see Carolyn and Mark getting the praise they deserve for their music, and much praise to Peggy and Co for helping them get the project up and running. I have really enjoyed listening to the finished tracks on the Red Shoes My Space page and a looking forward to hearing the whole album shortly. Best of luck guys you trule deserve it !
Name: terry ferdinand
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I have listened to, and played red shoes songs on my folk show for a year or so now and so i am very familiar with their songs and style.. But wow, what a surprise when i heard their new CD with the added members of Fairport providing the backing, how different these songs sounded. All of the familiar tracks such as MY Fathers green beret were raised to a new dimension, Ring around the land the title track is amazing and I'm sure will be copied and by others. It's such a jolly tune with all the hallmarks of becoming a classic in the folk world. Thank you Red Shoes and Fairport for a wonderful and exciting CD. Terry Ferdinand
Name: miek davies
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waited a quarter of a century to make this my folk album of the year! now make it yours too
Name: Derek Eynon
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It's all very well but I have Ring Around The Land track on the brain, 24 hours a day, for days. Still, Peggy, thanks for keeping my bassline on Keep On Loving You. If you need any tips........ Derek

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Peggy's Glasto-report!!
Added 2009-06-27 15:01:21

Fairport in Ireland - captured for posterity
Added 2009-06-17 12:14:49

Excalibur Euro Shows!!
Added 2009-05-26 20:21:13

FC & Red Shoes!
Added 2009-06-11 15:52:13