L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Good tickets remain for tonight's Loudon Wainwright and Richard Thompson acoustic assault at UCLA's Royce Hall, but if this last-minute update hits you too late -- the gig starts at 8 p.m. -- we'll still have you covered. Check back... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Guitar ace Richard Thompson often tells jokes on stage. Here's one, taking the piss out of bass players: A boy is begging his father to let him get a bass and learn to play. After hearing his son go on and on, the father relents and says "You have... more info

Detroit Free Press — Kelly Clarkson at the Fox Theatre Richard Thompson & Loudon Wainwright III at the Michigan Theater Daughtry and more at Breslin Center (MSU) "Michael Jackson: This Is It" in theaters Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino... more info

Stereogum — New episodes start 12/9 on Sundance Channel. This second season at the Apollo will feature Elvis' Q&A/performances with Bono and the Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Neko Case, Nick Lowe, Levon Helm, Ray LaMontagne, Richard Thompson, and others. Tivo! more info

8/1 — 150 - Band of Horses Everything All the Time149 - Ray Lamontagne Trouble148 - Franz Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand147 - The Acorn Glory Hope Mountain146 - Richard Thompson Front Parlour Blues145 - Iron & Wine Our Endless Numbered Days144 - Robert Wyatt Co... more info

Guardian Music — Never mind drug overdoses and STD's - what rock stars really fear is the ageing processPhil Collins has revealed that he will never drum again because he is suffering from a painful spine injury. My response to this was instant: of course he's never ... more info

CNN Showbiz — Richard Thompson has had three boxed sets devoted to his music. He's been the subject of a tribute album. He's constantly ranked among rock 'n' roll's greatest guitarists and finest songwriters by both the music press and fellow musicians. more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about songs struggling to stay awake. Now we want you to suggest music to soundtrack a returning voyagerLast week was a quieter one in which we could all gather our thoughts, get some shut-eye and, if you're Tincanman, do a bit of g... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Richard Thompson's Walking on a Wire is in stores tomorrow. The career-spanning box set includes songs from his Fairport Convention Days, his albums with Linda Thompson, and his solo work. Mid-summer means the music release list is a bit short,.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Richard Thompson's Walking on a Wire is in stores tomorrow. The career-spanning box set includes songs from his Fairport Convention Days, his albums with Linda Thompson, and his solo work. Mid-summer means the music release list is a bit short,... more info