Iain Matthews is back touring the UK by popular demand... and this time he's bringing Andy Roberts. Thats half the legendary Plainsong live at The Globe Theatre Hay on Thursday 16th October 2025

Singer, song-writer and guitarist Iain Matthews was the original male singer in Fairport Convention, appearing on their first three classic albums, before leaving the band to form Matthews Southern Comfort. With the latter band, he scored a huge number one hit with an iconic cover of Joni Mitchell's Woodstock (which featured on the soundtrack to Daisy Jones & The Six). Next, he began his illustrious solo career (which continues to this day) and also formed the classic folk/rock/Americana band Plainsong with Andy Roberts...

Singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Andy Roberts had his first taste of fame as a member of the legendary poetry and music collectives, The Scaffold and Liverpool Scene, before establishing himself as a solo artist, songwriter and highly in-demand session guitarist and forming Plainsong with Iain. Post Plainsong, Andy toured as a guitarist on the Pink Floyd The Wall Tour, backed Billy Connelly, written TV and film scores and even provided music and voice for Spitting Image! From having huge hits with The Scaffold, to touring with Led Zeppelin, via being on an album produced by Jimi Hendrix to hanging out round at Paul McCartney's house, you name it: Andy's done it!

Expect fantastic harmonies, scintillating guitar playing and stories galore . Opening the show are the highly regarded Tamworth based folk trio The Raconteurs .As those who have been fortunate enough to catch them in full flight will testify, a Raconteur’s show is an exhilarating experience. Midlands based they may be but many from the many other parts of the UK have complimented them on their particularly stylish delivery of this virtuosic brand of folk . These three outstanding musicians have developed a tight bond, demonstrated through their well-crafted, tasteful arrangements and ability to bounce ideas around the stage. “Folk Just Got Better”:

Tickets at https://stagestubs.com/acoustic-shock-tamworth/former-fairport-convention-matthews-southern-comfort-star-ian-matthews-in-concert-plus-support