Fairport Convention concert.
Fairport Convention is often credited with being the first English folk-rock band. Formed in April 1967, with Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings and Shaun Frater, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' style music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English tunes and songs.
Tickets: $22
Venue: Normal Heights United Methodist Church (4650 Mansfield Street).
More Information: 619-303-8176.
Fairport Convention is often credited with being the first English folk-rock band. Formed in April 1967, with Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings and Shaun Frater, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' style music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English tunes and songs.
Tickets: $22
Venue: Normal Heights United Methodist Church (4650 Mansfield Street).
More Information: 619-303-8176.
