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

5174 days ago
Brooklyn Veganphotos 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

Richard Thompson - Solitary Life (Rockumentary)

5177 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

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

5208 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.* “I'm in it for the devastation. That's ... more info

Martin Simpson: Purpose + Grace – review

5216 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

Richard Thompson announces tour (dates)

5247 days ago
Brooklyn VeganBritish 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

Cambridge folk festival – review

5248 days ago
Guardian MusicCherry 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

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

5281 days ago
Guardian MusicWatch 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

Sandy Denny joins Fairport

5294 days ago
Guardian MusicMay 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

New band of the day – No 1,034: To Kill a King

5309 days ago
Guardian Music'Rousing orch-folk' is what we noted when we saw this lot play live. Yes, we took notes. We don't do that for just any bandHometown: London.The lineup: Ralph Pelleymounter (vocals, acoustic guitar), Josh Platman (bass), Jon Willoughby (drums), Ian Du... more info

Festivals Guide listings | Folk/World festivals

5320 days ago
Guardian MusicInformation and lineups for the UK's best Folk and World festivalsAeonWhen: 26-28 AugustWhere: Shobrooke Park Estate, Crediton, DevonWhat: Shoestring boutique festival in a Devon park.Who: Zun Zun Egui , Jazzsteppa, Submotion Orchestra, Matthew Halsa... more info

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