Earth Recordings celebrates 80 years of Bert Jansch…

“A moving and impressive tribute” — The Guardian. A lineup of stellar acts (Robert Plant, Jacqui McShee, Robert Plant, Bernard Butler, Martin Simpson, host Stewart Lee, plus many more) and an appreciative audience gathered at the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday evening to celebrate the life and music of Bert Jansch on what would’ve been his 80th birthday.

Celebrating 80 years of Bert Jansch with a birthday concert at the Royal Festival Hall

The enduring legacy of Bert Jansch’s peerless guitar playing and songwriting is celebrated by Bernard Butler, Jacqui McShee, Robert Plant, Kathryn Williams, Brigid Mae Power & Steve Gunn, Martin Simpson, James Yorkston, Sam Lee and more.

Bert Jansch’s new limited edition 4LP/8CD ‘Bert At The BBC’ is out today

Expansive book includes contributions from broadcasters, producers & performers inc. Lauren Laverne, Jools Holland, Stuart Maconie, Mark Radcliffe, Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler & more…

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