"Live at the L.A. Troubadour" is a live album by British folk rock band Fairport Convention. Released in 1977, this album is a blend of the band's captivating live performances from their 1974 tour. The album features performances at the famous venue 'The Troubadour' in Los Angeles, California.
Despite the majority of the original band members like Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson, and Ashley Hutchings not being present due to some members leaving the band in the years previous, the lineup for this tour still managed to maintain the energetic spirit typical of Fairport Convention performances. The lineup at the time of the recording included Dave Swarbrick, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, and Dave Mattacks.
This album includes some of their popular numbers like "Dirty Linen", "Down in the Flood", and "Matty Groves". "Live at the L.A. Troubadour" is a representation of Fairport Convention's resilience and ability to adapt and deliver riveting performances, regardless of the change of band members. The album serves as a lens to gauge the progress of the band’s ongoing musical journey and showcases the evolution of their sound with changing times and lineups.
