Richard Thompson

10 songs for lovers of great writing

January 2, 2020 Mark Underwood 3

Mark Underwood continues his irregular feature on music by great songwriters with great lyrics.

Richard Thompson – 70th Birthday Celebration, Royal Albert Hall, London, 30th September 2019

October 14, 2019 Claire Stones 1

When you’ve had a career such as Richard Thompson’s, supreme songwriter and guitar virtuoso, with many fellow musicians as fans, your 70th Birthday bash, of course, has to be held at the Royal Albert Hall. On […]

Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge, 1st-4th August 2019

August 13, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

Now in its 55th year, an impressive achievement in itself, Cambridge Folk Festival continues to go from strength to strength and this year’s event was one of the best. At the top of the bill there […]

Richard Thompson announces guest list for his 70th. And it’s mega.

July 24, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Richard Thompson’s 70th birthday bash at the Royal Albert Hall in September sold out in next to no time, and if you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to nab a ticket you’re in for […]

Richard Thompson announces his 70th Birthday Bash

April 5, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

You know how some birthday parties can be a bit of a washout? Well, that’s not going to happen whilst Richard Thompson is on the case, his invitation lays out his expectation for a good time: […]