London, Middle Earth [supporting Fairport Convention, also Chris McGregor Sextet] They perform “badly”, according to Pye Hastings, but enough people are impressed to generate a buzz about them, as a result of which Caravan are contacted by several labels (including Witchseason), and Ian Ralfini of Robbins Music. Ex-singer and aspiring producer Tony Cox expresses interest in producing the band, and Caravan’s one and only demo tape is retrieved from the Island Records office.