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Monday Morning Video: Richard Thompson

4583 days ago

Twangville — “This is a simple “boy meets girl” story, complicated somewhat by the presence of a motorcycle.” Enjoy this version of Richard Thompson’s classic “1952 Vincent Black Lightning.” more info

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What's goin going Saturday?

4599 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Wild Flag @ SXSW 2011 (more by Ryan Barkan) today in NYC * Karen O * Comic Con * Royal Flush Fest * Creators Project * TOKiMONSTA @ Tammany Hall * Neon Marshmallow Festival * Richard Thompson @ Town Hall... more info

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Richard Thompson tour hits NYC this weekend, was in Long Island last month (pics)

4600 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman Richard Thompson opened his 90-minute set in the Southern Theatre [on 10/5] with a song that contained the line, "One door opens/Another shuts behind." An optimist might have been fooled into thinking the glass in One... more info

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Richard Thompson - Solitary Life (Rockumentary)

4604 days ago

Totally Fuzzy — The enigmatic and critically acclaimed British folk rock singer is explored in this profile. Contributors to the programme include Billy Connolly, Bonnie Raitt, ex-wife Linda Thompson, Harry Shearer (Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls) and Richard's ... more info

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Kami Thompson, 'Love Lies' - 24th October 2011

4634 days ago

Altsounds — *Gorgeous debut album from the latest inheritor of her family's great musical pedigree, featuring guest appearances by Richard Thompson, Martha and Lucy Wainwright, Sean Lennon and Matt Johnson.* Ã‚Â“I'm in it for the devastation. That's ... more info

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Martin Simpson: Purpose + Grace – review

4643 days ago

Guardian Music — (Topic) Martin Simpson has been a guitar hero, accompanist, folk singer and songwriter – and there are reminders of all these in what is surely his most commercial recording to date. It's notable not just for his guitar and banjo playing and though... more info

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Richard Thompson announces tour (dates)

4674 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — British folk troubadour Richard Thompson, an original member of the pivotal folk rock group Fairport Convention, one half of a more intimate duo with his now-ex-wife Linda Thompson, and a prolific solo artist, is going on an extensive North... more info

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Cambridge folk festival – review

4674 days ago

Guardian Music — Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge"I don't know if sex is allowed at Cambridge. Is it?" Thousands of fans in foldable chairs and floral headbands cheer their reply."Oh good," Richard Thompson says, before launching into Johnny's Far Away, his 2007 ode to ... more info

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Rufus Wainwright teams up with his father, Loudon Wainwright III - video

4707 days ago

Guardian Music — Watch Rufus Wainwright and his father Loudon Wainwright III as they tackle a cover of Richard Thompson's Down Where The Drunkards Roll togetherguardian.co.uk/music more info

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Sandy Denny joins Fairport

4721 days ago

Guardian Music — May 1968: Number 28 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of world and folk musicThe catalyst for Fairports' transmutation from Dylan covers band to founders of English folk rock, Denny brought to the group a soaring voice and the riches ... more info

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