Popdose — Well, now. This is going to be an awkward Thanksgiving, isn’t it? At the very least, it’s going to be a little difficult to maintain that all-important attitude of gratitude. Our advice: Keep busy in the kitchen to avoid having to talk to anybody... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Sandy Denny played with plenty of great bands in her all-too-brief life, from The Strawbs to Fairport Convention to Fotheringay. She even jammed with Led Zeppelin. But the British singer-songwriter didn’t need anything more than her voice, accompan... more info

Stereogum — The masked Swedish psych-rock weirdos Goat are getting ready to return with a new album called Requiem, and we’ve already posted their new tracks “I Sing In Silence” and “Try My Robe.” Today, they’ve also shared the starry-eyed percussive... more info

New York Times — Mr. Swarbrick was a member of the band Fairport Convention and a prime mover in trad-rock. more info

NME — He was best known for his work with Fairport Convention more info

BBC News - UK — Musician Dave Swarbrick, best known for his work with influential folk group Fairport Convention, dies at the age of 75. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Extremely sad to wake up to the news of British folk legend Dave Swarbick’s passing at the age of 75. Swarbrick was the violinist on several Fairport Convention classics, played in a duo with Martin Carthy, made countless records on his own … and... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Sad news: multi-instrumentalist Dave Swarbrick of legendary British folk rock band Fairport Convention has passed away. He was 75. Continue reading… more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - English folk violinist Dave Swarbrick, a former leading member of the influential 1970s group Fairport Convention, has died at the age of 75, the band's website announced on Friday. more info

Uncut — In tribute to the great virtuoso fiddler, Dave Swarbrick In tribute to the great virtuoso fiddler, Dave Swarbrick The post Inside Fairport Convention’s Liege And Lief: “We were on a crusade…” appeared first on Uncut. more info