This time, the band will be supported by special guests Phil Cool and Ken Nicol. Phil is best known for his prolific work as a television comedian but he is also a talented songwriter and musician, while Ken Nicol, singer/songwriter from Steeleye Span, has a long association with Fairport Convention. After Phil and Ken's set, Fairport will delight audiences with a selection of material featuring favourites from their enormous back catalogue, such as Who Knows Where the Time Goes and Matty Groves, as well as songs and instrumentals from their most recent albums. Fairport's personnel has gradually evolved since that first winter tour back in 1985. This year's line-up features Simon Nicol (vocals, guitar), Dave Pegg (bass guitar), Ric Sanders (violin), Chris Leslie (mandolin, fiddle, vocals) and Gerry Conway (drums). Founder member Simon Nicol explains why Worthing keeps tempting them back: "We're really looking forward to visiting Worthing again. This will be our 18th appearance '“ one reason we keep coming back is because the audience is so welcoming and the Pavilion Theatre is such a great venue for live music. "Our next big anniversary is the band's Golden Jubilee in 2017 and we hope that we'll still be playing here in Worthing." Don't wait until 2017 '“ see Fairport Convention this year at Worthing's Pavilion Theatre on Thursday, Febuary 5. Box office: 01903 206206. ------------------------------------- Click here to go back to Worthing news. Where are you? Add your pin to the Herald's international readers' map by clicking here. Email the Herald: letters@worthingherald.co.uk Click here for the Herald staff directory. Want to read this page in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Urdu or 48 other languages? click here for Google translate.