Sandyfest 2018

This evening event will be held to commemorate 40 years since the passing of Sandy Denny, solo singer/songwriter, bon viveur and integral member of the groundbreaking English folk rock bands Fotheringay and Fairport Convention.

Sandy lived in Byfield and the Village Hall is the venue that hosted her last public performance before her untimely death.
Denny joined Fairport Convention in 1968, remaining with them until 1969. She formed the short-lived band Fotheringay in 1970, before focusing on a solo career.

Between 1971 and 1977, Denny released four solo albums: The North Star Grassman and the Ravens, Sandy, Like an Old Fashioned Waltz, and Rendezvous. She also duetted with Robert Plant on "The Battle of Evermore" for Led Zeppelin's album Led Zeppelin IV in 1971.

This event will feature members of Fotheringay and friends.