THURSDAY 13 AUGUST:
Harlequinn
Up-and-coming all-girl five-piece Harlequinn plays upbeat alt rock/pop. These youngsters' musicianship would earn them a place on any stage in the land.
http://www.myspace.com/..harlequinngirls4Square
Another young band, Manchester-based 4Square is a talented and
energetic quartet playing a funky mixture of original compositions and
traditional music.
http://www.4squaremusic.co.ukKen Nicol & Phil Cool
Steeleye Span guitar wizard Ken Nicol and well-loved television
comedian Phil Cool present a show packed with banter and music that plucks the heartstrings and tickles the funny bone.
http://www.nicolandcool.comBuzzcocks
Cropredy is proud to present the legendary Buzzcocks. The band has been hugely influential from its origins on Manchester's punk and new wave scene and has also enjoyed considerable chart success.
http://www.buzzcocks.comSteve Winwood
With a musical heritage encompassing Spencer Davies Group, Traffic and Blind Faith, Steve Winwood has enjoyed a distinguished solo career and is one of British popular music's greatest voices.
http://www.stevewinwood.comFRIDAY 14 AUGUST:
ColvinQuarmby
This midlands-based five-piece is fronted with energetic enthusiasm by Gerry Colvin. The group combines great playing with well-crafted songs and sheer brio.
http://www.colvinquarmby.co.ukBBC Young Folk Award Winners: Megan and Joe Henwood
Fairport is very proud of its close association with the BBC Radio 2
Young Folk Award. Each year, Cropredy offers a festival slot to the
winners. For 2009, we present brother-and-sister act Megan and Joe
Henwood. The Oxfordshire duo captivated the Award judges with Megan's beautiful vocal and guitar and Joe's stunning saxophone accompaniment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/folkAde Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds
Punk and folk may seem unlikely bedfellows but Ade Edmondson (backed by a band led by Maart Allcock) has melded the genres and made the fusion work brilliantly. The Bad Shepherds present punk classics with a folk twist and the results are inspired.
http://www.thebadshepherds.comScott Matthews
Midlands-born singer-songwriter Scott Matthews has been getting rave reviews and plenty of airplay. His contemplative performance of
sensitive folk-influenced songs have led to him being hailed as
England's Jeff Buckley
http://www.scottmatthewsmusic...co.ukJohn Jorgensen Band
Cropredy has seen some great guitar bands and John Jorgensen will
uphold that tradition this year. A classic rock band to get you on your
feet.
http://www.johnjorgenson.comDodge Brothers
For sheer entertainment and good vibes Dodge Brothers are hard to beat. The quartet presents skiffle, blues, and rock'n'roll standards "songs about railroads and homicide" on guitars, washboard, and double bass. With down'n'dirty vocal harmonies and pounding rhythms, this feel-good band will get the crowd dancing.
http://www.dodgebrothers.co.ukSeth Lakeman
'Back by popular demand' is a hackneyed phrase but it's true of Seth
Lakeman and his band. After a barnstorming performance at Cropredy 2007, the organisers were inundated with requests for a repeat visit and are happy to oblige.
http://www.sethlakeman.co.ukRichard Thompson
Cropredy would hardly be complete without former Fairport member
Richard Thompson, one of the most revered guitarists and
singer-songwriters in the world. Richard's last appearance at the
festival featured a full four-piece band; this year, by contrast, he
will be performing a solo spot.
http://www.richardthompson-music.comSATURDAY 15 AUGUST
Richard Digance will open Saturday's festivities.
http://www.richarddigance.comChurchfitters
Brittany-based Churchfitters bring diverse musical backgrounds and a
fresh approach to folk. This long-established quartet's fast-paced
show mixes original material with songs and tunes from the British
Isles.
http://www.churchfitters.comFeast of Fiddles
Six of Britain's finest folk fiddlers backed by a five-piece band
present a musical extravaganza of dazzling instrumental virtuosity. The solo and ensemble playing by the stellar line-up ranges from Celtic frenzy to gypsy lament and just about everything in between.
http://www.feastoffiddles.comDreadzone
Originally championed by John Peel, Dreadzone is a fabulous festival
act with half-a-dozen albums under its belt. With the pedigree of Big
Audio Dynamite (and a name suggested by the legendary Don Letts) the band's live show is an eclectic fusion of dub, techno and folk into a powerhouse of ideas, experiments and imagination.
http://www.dreadzone.comNik Kershaw
With hit after hit to his name, Nik Kershaw has recorded some of the
best and brightest pop music of the last few decades. Great songs, a
great band and a really great voice.
http://www.nikkershaw.netRalph McTell
Another legend, singer-songwriter Ralph performs his first full solo
set at Cropredy for many years. His rich voice, virtuoso guitar and
unique songs will cast spells and make magic. Ralph will also join
Fairport for a few numbers during their set.
http://www.ralphmctell.co.ukFairport Convention and special guests.
As always, the festival will end with a spectacular three-hour set by
Fairport Convention and a galaxy of musical guests. Fairport's Cropredy set gives the band a chance to really stretch its wings and roam far and wide through a repertoire stretching back over forty years. You never know who'll turn up to play with Fairport - for instance, Robert Plant was among the guests on stage last year.
http://www.fairportconvention.comTICKETS AND BOOKING INFO
Tickets can be ordered online from
www.fairportconvention.com or purchased by post from PO Box 8413, Bilsthorpe, Notts NG22 8WY
There are substantial discounts for early purchase. The festival offers
three-day (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) tickets, two-day (Friday and Saturday) tickets, and Saturday-only tickets.
Prices for tickets purchased before 1 June 2009 are:
Three-day tickets £78
Two-day tickets £68
Saturday-only £48
Prices for tickets purchased between 1 June and 31 July 2009 are:
Three-day tickets £82
Two-day tickets £72
Saturday-only £52
Prices for tickets purchased after 31 July 2009 (including at the gate) are:
Three-day tickets £86
Two-day tickets £76
Saturday-only £56
Children under 12 years old are admitted free provided they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Camping is charged per vehicle (up to five occupants). Three-day
camping costs £30 per vehicle, two-day camping is £25 per vehicle, and camping on Saturday night is free for people with a festival ticket.
Motorcyclists, cyclists and backpackers arriving on foot can camp free of charge.