Oh, to have been a fly on the wall during Caravan's live peak - a golden age for the legendary royalty of the Canterbury scene. Lights low, gear humming & that unmistakable blend of pastoral whimsy & commanding musicianship echoing through student halls & European theatres alike. Caravan weren't just performing, they were conjuring something altogether otherworldly.
Thankfully, now you can relive this legendary era with 'The Shows Of Ours... Live', a rare & fascinating window into Caravan's onstage journey. Gathering together 10LP's worth of long-lost performances, 'The Shows Of Ours... Live' traces the band's evolution across four decades of musical exploration, quiet majesty & cult superstardom.
Among the many gems is a standout performance from Keele University, now available for fans to enjoy for the very first time. Unearthed from the personal tapes of Jan, 'Keele University 1976' captures the band in elegant transition - fluid, playful & at ease in their own skin.
There's also the long-rumoured 1980 concert at 'Bobino, Paris' - finally rescued from the world of unofficial bootlegs & presented here in fully remastered form. With crisp fidelity & room to breathe, it reveals a line-up locked in & stretching out, riding the sweet spot between structure & spontaneity.
The journey continues into later years with a 1990 recording from 'Old Buckenham High School' - a performance once tucked away on a boxset-only CD release, now restored & reintroduced on vinyl for the first time in all its charm.
From swirling organ solos to playful lyrical turns, every track hums with the unmistakable spirit of a scene that was always more than just music - it was a movement. Whether you're a longtime devotee or a curious newcomer, this is your invitation to step into the velvet-draped, tea-scented haze of a bygone era.
Housed in a beautifully designed box, the set also includes a 60-page softback book rich with photographs, ephemera & first-hand reflections. Pure atmosphere. Compiled with the full blessing & input of the band, 'The Shows Of Ours... Live' is part time capsule, part revelation: a portrait of Caravan as a live band & a tribute to their subtle but lasting mark on progressive music history.
Thankfully, now you can relive this legendary era with 'The Shows Of Ours... Live', a rare & fascinating window into Caravan's onstage journey. Gathering together 10LP's worth of long-lost performances, 'The Shows Of Ours... Live' traces the band's evolution across four decades of musical exploration, quiet majesty & cult superstardom.
Among the many gems is a standout performance from Keele University, now available for fans to enjoy for the very first time. Unearthed from the personal tapes of Jan, 'Keele University 1976' captures the band in elegant transition - fluid, playful & at ease in their own skin.
There's also the long-rumoured 1980 concert at 'Bobino, Paris' - finally rescued from the world of unofficial bootlegs & presented here in fully remastered form. With crisp fidelity & room to breathe, it reveals a line-up locked in & stretching out, riding the sweet spot between structure & spontaneity.
The journey continues into later years with a 1990 recording from 'Old Buckenham High School' - a performance once tucked away on a boxset-only CD release, now restored & reintroduced on vinyl for the first time in all its charm.
From swirling organ solos to playful lyrical turns, every track hums with the unmistakable spirit of a scene that was always more than just music - it was a movement. Whether you're a longtime devotee or a curious newcomer, this is your invitation to step into the velvet-draped, tea-scented haze of a bygone era.
Housed in a beautifully designed box, the set also includes a 60-page softback book rich with photographs, ephemera & first-hand reflections. Pure atmosphere. Compiled with the full blessing & input of the band, 'The Shows Of Ours... Live' is part time capsule, part revelation: a portrait of Caravan as a live band & a tribute to their subtle but lasting mark on progressive music history.
TRACK LISTING
LP BREAKDOWN:
1 - Keele University 1976
2/3 - Bobino, Paris 1980
4/5 - Old Buckenham High School 1990
6/7/8 - Park Hotel, Diss 1998
9/10 - Stables Theatre, Wavendon 2001
