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Magnet Magazine Yesterday

Happy Birthday John Martyn

John Martyn They Might Be Giants

Americana UK Aug 27

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Fairport Convention

The Line of Best Fit Aug 24

Fairport Convention announce UK tour ahead of diamond anniversary

Fairport Convention

Louder Sound Aug 10

“It could have been a huge record, but they buried it… It was his time but the boat just sailed away”: Despite his label's disinterest, Roy Harper’s Stormcock refused to die

Roy Harper Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Who Jimmy Page

7 articles Jul 30

Richard Thompson Werner Herzog Jim O’Rourke Henry Kaiser Fairport Convention Linda Thompson Rough Trade

Americana UK, Clash Music, KLOF Mag +4

Louder Sound Jul 30

"The music evokes the past in an extraordinary way. The public own it now, and it has a kind of magic to it." The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem

Fairport Convention Meet on the Ledge Richard Thompson Iain Matthews Sandy Denny Bob Dylan Strawbs

Magnet Magazine Jul 26

Judy Collins, Richard Thompson And Elles Bailey At The Lansdowne Theater, Lansdowne, PA

Judy Collins Richard Thompson Elles Bailey

Louder Sound Jun 29

“I’d look at this mysterious fog in the ceiling. It looked like God was up there in Heaven. The ‘fog’ was tobacco smoke”: Roy Harper’s son Nick on growing up around folk rock icons Pentangle

Roy Harper Pentangle Nick Harper Bert Jansch Danny Thompson Jimi Hendrix

Monolith Cocktail Jun 24

Our Daily Bread 658: Earth Mother Fucker/ Poundland, The Loft, Wire Worms…

Earth Mother Fucker The Loft Wire Worms Emmaleen Tangleweed Max Knouse Schizo Fun Addict

Magnet Magazine Jun 19

Happy Birthday Nick Drake

Nick Drake Camera Obscura Jawbox Anders Parker

Echoes and Dust Jun 12

Exclusive Video Premiere: Wire Worms – ‘All Bells In Paradise’

Wire Worms

Magnet Magazine Jun 11

Fairport Convention Released “Angel Delight” 55 Years Ago Today

Fairport Convention

Louder Sound Jun 3

“They expect you to fly about like a lunatic because they’re paying what they think is good money. What they get is heart and soul, and total dedication”: Why Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and John Martyn all loved Danny Thompson

Kate Bush David Sylvian John Martyn Tim Buckley Danny Thompson Pentangle Peter Gabriel Nick Drake Paul Weller

Aquarium Drunkard May 18

Road to Ruin: A Decade of John Martyn – Bless the Weather

John Martyn

Magnet Magazine Yesterday

Happy Birthday John Martyn

John Martyn They Might Be Giants

The Line of Best Fit Aug 24

Fairport Convention announce UK tour ahead of diamond anniversary

Fairport Convention

7 articles Jul 30

Richard Thompson Werner Herzog Jim O’Rourke Henry Kaiser Fairport Convention Linda Thompson Rough Trade

Americana UK, Clash Music, KLOF Mag +4

Magnet Magazine Jul 26

Judy Collins, Richard Thompson And Elles Bailey At The Lansdowne Theater, Lansdowne, PA

Judy Collins Richard Thompson Elles Bailey

Monolith Cocktail Jun 24

Our Daily Bread 658: Earth Mother Fucker/ Poundland, The Loft, Wire Worms…

Earth Mother Fucker The Loft Wire Worms Emmaleen Tangleweed Max Knouse Schizo Fun Addict

Echoes and Dust Jun 12

Exclusive Video Premiere: Wire Worms – ‘All Bells In Paradise’

Wire Worms

Louder Sound Jun 3

“They expect you to fly about like a lunatic because they’re paying what they think is good money. What they get is heart and soul, and total dedication”: Why Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and John Martyn all loved Danny Thompson

Kate Bush David Sylvian John Martyn Tim Buckley Danny Thompson Pentangle Peter Gabriel Nick Drake Paul Weller

Americana UK Aug 27

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Fairport Convention

Louder Sound Aug 10

“It could have been a huge record, but they buried it… It was his time but the boat just sailed away”: Despite his label's disinterest, Roy Harper’s Stormcock refused to die

Roy Harper Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Who Jimmy Page

Louder Sound Jul 30

"The music evokes the past in an extraordinary way. The public own it now, and it has a kind of magic to it." The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem

Fairport Convention Meet on the Ledge Richard Thompson Iain Matthews Sandy Denny Bob Dylan Strawbs

Louder Sound Jun 29

“I’d look at this mysterious fog in the ceiling. It looked like God was up there in Heaven. The ‘fog’ was tobacco smoke”: Roy Harper’s son Nick on growing up around folk rock icons Pentangle

Roy Harper Pentangle Nick Harper Bert Jansch Danny Thompson Jimi Hendrix

Magnet Magazine Jun 19

Happy Birthday Nick Drake

Nick Drake Camera Obscura Jawbox Anders Parker

Magnet Magazine Jun 11

Fairport Convention Released “Angel Delight” 55 Years Ago Today

Fairport Convention

Aquarium Drunkard May 18

Road to Ruin: A Decade of John Martyn – Bless the Weather

John Martyn

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Overview

Fairport Convention has announced a UK tour and an extensive 2026 autumn tour to mark their diamond anniversary, while Richard Thompson prepares to release his 20th album, 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'. Meanwhile, tributes continue to honor John Martyn and Nick Drake on their birthdays, and renewed attention is being given to Roy Harper’s overlooked 1971 album 'Stormcock' and the enduring legacy of Fairport's 'Meet On The Ledge'.

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Richard Thompson announces 20th album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

Richard Thompson announces 20th album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

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