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Iain Matthews

Iain Matthews

In 1967 Matthews became a founder member of the British folk rock band, Fairport Convention.

In order to facilitate and develop his growing fascination with American singer/songwriters, in 1969 he formed his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, This group spawned a massive European hit with the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock". However, within a year, Matthews felt restricted and began his solo career, signing with the Vertigo label and a new era began. After 2 albums for the company, once again, he felt the need for newer pastures and in 1972 Plainsong, a quartet, was formed with friend Andy Roberts, where together and to high critical acclaim, they chronicled the exploits of American aviator, Amelia Earhart.

Within a year Matthews was again on the move, this time changing continents in a move to Los Angeles, where he established an artist, producer relationship with ex Monkee, Michael Nesmith.

Intending to make the one album, stay for a year and return to Britain, Matthews eventually became a US resident, staying for the next 28 years. Along the way, recording a further 15 solo albums, plus several more with Plainsong and a couple with former Pavlov's Dog founder, David Surkamp, in the short lived Hi-Fi.
In 2000 he returned to Europe and for the next 4 years worked closely with Dutch singer/songwriter, Ad Vanderveen and together with Eliza Gilkyson, they formed the trio More Than a song, recording and releasing 2 albums.

In this decade Matthews has been recording and releasing as prolifically as ever, gifting us almost an entire shelf of new albums, including, " Joy Mining" & " In the now", with his current songwriting and performing partner, Egbert Derix. 2010, saw a new Matthews Southern Comfort album, " Kind of new". Followed in 2012 by a final Plainsong live album, " Fat lady singing".
In January 2014, the American label, Omnivore Recordings, released Matthews 20th and final solo album, " The Art of Obscurity".

Friday, September 26
7PM
$20
All Ages
Full Food Menu Available