Ric Sanders and Vo Fletcher @ STERTs (The Studio)

Ric Sanders has been the violinist with Fairport Convention since 1985, touring the world with them and contributing many instrumentals and arrangements which have become fixtures in their repertoire. Prior to Fairport he played in the seminal British jazz-rock group Soft Machine. Over the years he has worked with many artists including Jethro Tull, Roy Harper, Rick Wakeman, Gordon Giltrap, and Nik Kershaw.

Each August Fairport stage their own festival in the Oxfordshire village of Cropredy, an event which now attracts an audience of twenty thousand.

Vo Fletcher’s association with Ric goes back many years, and together they have played in many different musical
settings. Vo has written extensively for television and has been much involved in educational music. He has worked both in the studio and live with artists as diverse as Rik Mayall and Nigel Kennedy (just to keep Ric on his toes!).

Together Ric and Vo play a greatly varied repertoire of songs and instrumentals drawing from their vast and eclectic musical experiences.

NB Ric and Vo will be running a workshop in the afternoon before this concert from 4pm to 5.30pm. You can purchase combined tickets for the workshop and the concert. Details are as follows:

Join us for a very special afternoon in the company of two of the most experienced, versatile, and entertaining musicians you’re ever likely to meet.

Come ready to listen, to laugh, and to ask anything. This is a rare opportunity to hear two remarkable musicians share their stories, their insights, and their music in an intimate setting.

This event is for you if you…

• Love folk, rock, jazz, or just great musicianship – Ric and Vo have played it all
• Want to hear first-hand stories from inside Fairport Convention, Soft Machine, and beyond
• Are curious about life as a professional musician – the tours, the collaborations, the craft
• Enjoy events where you can actually join in, ask questions, and be part of the conversation
• Are looking for something a little different – intimate, informal, and genuinely inspiring

All are welcome. Questions and participation encouraged.