Ric Sanders and Vo Fletcher with guest annA rydeR

Fairport Convention’s Ric Sanders is one of England’s most versatile fiddle players, whilst guitarist and vocalist Vo Fletcher has composed, performed and recorded a wide variety of musical styles with artistes as diverse as Nigel Kennedy, Touch & Go, Catherine Howe, Rik Mayall & Fairport Convention.

Ric has also worked in a diverse range of musical genres. He played experimental rock with Stomu Yamash’ta and the Red Buddha Theatre and Soft Machine. His interests in British folk music were strengthened during a stint with Ashley Hutching’s Albion Band, a group that also included several musicians who had played with Fairport Convention.

Ric joined the Fairport line-up in 1985 and 35 years later he remains an integral part of Fairport’s evolving sound.

Over the last few years they’ve taken a different direction, reconnecting with the music closest to their hearts. It’s music firmly rooted in the blues. They love playing it, and audience feedback from their recent performances have shown just how much people love hearing it.