Four unbelievable voices, a busload of guitars, slide, banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, bouzouki and bass, arrangements to die for, one incredible contemporary song after another until the emotions stack high. Soaring harmonies and socking great musicianship from this crowd-pleasing star line-up. New album recorded and produced in Texas by the near legendary John Wood (Fairport, John Martyn, The McGarrigles, Squeeze, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake..) Outrageously good stuff!

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Background to Plainsong

Plainsong was formed in 1971 by Iain Matthews and Andy Roberts. Following the release of their classic LP "In Search Of Amelia Earhart" the group toured extensively and then set about recording a second album. Before these sessions were completed the band disintegrated in less than a year. Plainsong had been born, made an indelible mark on musical history and then disappeared.

Fast forward twenty years: Iain and Andy decide that the time is right to revive Plainsong and recruit Mark Griffiths and Julian Dawson. This quartet released three albums from 1992 to 1996 and whilst touring to promote these recordings, built up a strong following: a combination of devotees of the original line-up, fans of solo projects by group members and people hearing Plainsong for the first time.

As 1996 drew to a close, Julian left the band to concentrate on his solo career. His replacement is Clive Gregson - and so to Plainsong, 1999:

CLIVE GREGSON - Vocal, Guitars, Mandolin
Originally from Manchester, now resident in Nashville. Founder of Stiff Records band Any Trouble, longtime member of the Richard Thompson Band, half of classic folk-rock duo Gregson & Collister and solo singer/songwriter. A multi-instrumentalist, Clive's songs have been recorded by Kim Carnes, Fairport Convention and Smokie.

MARK GRIFFITHS - Vocal, Bass, Guitar
A native of Northampton, Mark was in the original line-up of Matthews Southern Comfort. A virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, Mark has graced recordings and performances by David Essex, Al Stewart, Gallagher & Lyle, The Everly Brothers, The Shadows, Sonny Curtis, Deniece Williams, Dobie Gray, Jeff Lynne, Mark Knopfler and Cliff Richard. He asked us not to mention The Nolans and Twiggy!

IAIN MATTHEWS - Vocal, Guitar
A founder member of Fairport Convention, Iain featured on their first three ground-breaking albums. He then formed Matthews Southern Comfort: three albums and a no. 1 UK hit ("Woodstock") later, Iain embarked on a solo career which has produced over twenty albums, a US Top 20 single ("Shake It") and a catalogue of first rate songs. Iain is one of contemporary music's finest singers.

ANDY ROBERTS - Vocal, Guitar, Dulcimer, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Bodhran
Helped form the legendary poetry/rock gropu The Liverpool Scene in 1967. Another multi-instrumentalist, Andy has since recorded or performed with Pink Floyd, Cat Stevens, Monty Python, The Bonzo Dog Band, Grimms, Roy Harper, Billy Connolly, The Albion Band, The Hank Wangford Band, Rolf Harris and Twiggy (again!). He has composed for theatre (Cloud Nine, Bent), TV (The Men's Room, Z Cars) and scored numerous films (Priest, Mad Love Face)

DISCOGRAPHY

1999 New Place Now
1997 On Air (BBC Radio sessions from 1972)
1997 Live In Austria (4 song CD)
1996 Sister Flute 1994 Voices Electric
1992 Dark Side Of The Room
1992 And That's That (demos from 1972)
1972 In Search Of Amelia Earhart

TOUR DATES

3 March Cambridge The Boat Race
4 March Morecambe The Platform
5 March St Helen's The Citadel
6 March Bury The Met
9 March Chester Telford's Warehouse
10 March South Shields Customs House
11 March Beverley Picture Playhouse
13 March Aberystwyth Arts Centre
14 March Aldershot West End Centre
17 March Burgess Hill Marlets Hall
18 March Grantham Guildhall
20 March Bradford on Avon Wiltshire Music Centre
21 March London Watermans
23 March Nottingham The Old Vic
24 March Bridgewater Arts Centre
25 March Exeter Phoenix
26 March High Wycombe Town Hall
27 March Abergavenny Borough Theatre
28 March Tewkesbury Roses Theatre
30 March Burnley The Mechanics
31 March Birmingham mac
1 April Bristol QEH Theatre
2 April Truro The Hall For Cornwall
3 April Newbury Corn Exchange
4 April Banbury Mill Arts Centre