Tag: Paul Johnson

FAIRPORT CONVENTION’S CROPREDY FESTIVAL 2026 BRINGS HEAT, LOVE, PEACE AND THAT MAGICAL VIBE.

Our man in the know – Folking.com’s very own Paul Johnson (now referred to as ‘Folk Family’ by none other than Mr Gerry Colvin) says that this years Cropredy was one of the best ever! A huge call considering the magical legendary history this festival holds.

So what made it even more special this year ?

The weather ? the line up ? the new lower capacity ? (or the fact that Paul’s four piece cranked up folk-rock band ‘Shanakee’ played at the Cropredy fringe festival this year !!! )

This all leads Paul to make this sweeping statement, as he explains in this special podcast audio review.

Welcome……

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Paul and Gerry Colvin Cropredy 2026

Paul and Danny Bradley

Paul and Banter

Paul goes ‘French connection’….with The Celtic Social Club

So to the finale….My final interview.

This is what has now become Folking.com’s yearly catch up with the the lovely, kind and generous man and huge talent that is Mr Chris Leslie.

I was panicking this year, as I missed my slot to interview Chris at Cropredy as it was a busy year for me and folking.com due to the added commitments I have to my new live folk and folk rock radio show on CPR UK Radio ‘The Paul Johnson Saturday Set’ But,, I caught up for our yearly chat a couple of days after Cropredy, for a really nice chat with Chris…enjoy….

Just before you do….Talking of my new radio show why not join me this airs live every Saturday evening from 9.00pm – Midnight  on CPR UK Radio DAB broadcasting across the UK ( Its easy to listen… find us on www.cprfm.com on line or download  ‘The Radio Player’ app on ya phone or ask for us on ya smart speaker – just ask for CPR UK or on the CPR app for I phones.)

I’d love to have your company for requests , mentions and great music from the folk and folk-rock world from around the UK and beyond. New music, classic songs album and single releases, tour dates and exclusive interviews. You can whats app me directly in the studio on 07726 999 669 or message me  on paul@cprfm.com or paul.johnson@yourcpr.co.uk. Here you’ll find additional, and shared news music and interviews from the folk world.

Thanks for visiting …. Here’s me and Chris

Look our for a Fairport Convention’s Diamond anniversary special coming soon…