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Fairport Convention announce Spring tour dates for 2026
By Jerry Ewing published
Durable folk rockers Fairport Convention will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary in 2027

The bassist who survived Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull and believing he’d murdered his bandmate on stage
By James McNair published
Veteran admits he sailed close to the wind as he taught prog giants to drink – but he learned how much it means to play live with a band

“We thought it would be hard to replace her, so we didn’t”: Prog pioneers evaded disaster in 1970
By Mike Barnes published
What happens when a band’s trademark vocalist leaves? In 1970, the answer for this band was to take the pain and rely on their other strengths

Fairport Convention and The Stranglers is one of the more unlikely collaborations you'll hear this year!
By Jerry Ewing published
Hugh Cornwell hooks up with members of Fairport Convention for a charity single cover of Tobacco Road

A beginner's guide to progressive folk in 10 acts - it's not all 'hey nonny nonny', y'know
By Siân Llewellyn published
Folk and folk rock bands are responsible for some of the most progressive music ever made. Not only that, but they influenced the rock world as we know it

Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour is on the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
By Jerry Ewing published
Plus Focus, Gryphon, Tim Bowness, Leprous, Yes, Saucerful Of Secrets, Jadis, ELO, Caligula's Horse, Azure and loads more...

“Qualities of grandeur come across as unpretentious and grounded”: Remembering Sandy Denny
By Sid Smith published
Tragically silenced at 31, she only had a decade to demonstrate her talents – but her persona and performances remain indelible after more than 40 years

Richard Thompson replaces Trevor Horn at Cropredy Festival
By Jerry Ewing published
This year's Corpredy Festival takes place in Cropredy, near Banbury, from August 8 -10
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