This is a final part of our very special look back, in words and photos, of Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2011, featuring the photography of Ben Smith. Special Guest Reviewer Phil Widdows is the presenter/producer of FolkCast, the UK's top independent… more »

This is Part 3 of our special look back at Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2011. We apologize for the unavoidable delay in getting you the last two parts but hope to rush them both to you this week. To take it from the top, click here for Part One and cl… more »

This is Part 2 of our special look back at Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2011. To take it from the top, click here. Be sure to check out the photo sets! Review By Phil Widdows Photos by Ben Smith Photography 2011 was the year that, for the first time… more »

by Moon Saturday arrived with rain as per usual at British festivals. Luckily there were plenty of stages inside marquees allowing people to shelter. Thankfully the skies cleared long enough for Saint Jude to shine on the Good Time Stage - not… more »

by Moon The 20th anniversary of GuilFest arrived sunny & warm with a diverse line-up of 150 bands – enough genres of music to keep just about everyone, young & old, happy. Having found a space in the campsite (with free parking close by) it… more »

Musical Musings with Paul Bourgeois Being 2011, a new year again, I reflect on my miserable and wonderful life and wonder where I am going. I have to face some harsh things, strip myself naked and put it all out there for myself to look at. The ugly… more »