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Why Richard Thompson is keeping the faith

5339 days ago
Guardian Music — As he prepares to curate this year's Meltdown festival, Richard Thompson reflects on his personal journey from the frontiers of English folk to the haven of Sufi Islam, the tempestuous years with his ex-wife, Linda, and how it feels to be rubbished ... more info
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saturday evening updates continued

5340 days ago
Totally Fuzzy — Crescentius said... Crescentius Mixtapes: Songs arrive: 1. Josephine Foster - Little Life 2. Northern Picture Library - Love Song for the Dead Ché #2 3. Tindersticks - Factory Girls (live) 4. Erika Wilhite - Rip Tide 5. Trespassers William - Vapou... more info
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New band of the day – No 763: Fang Island

5341 days ago
Guardian Music — Fancy some hey-nonny-no stadium rock? This lot sound like a jam session between Fairport Convention and Faith No MoreHometown: Providence, Rhode Island.The lineup: Jason Bartell (guitar, vocals), Chris Georges (guitar, vocals), Nicholas Andrew Sadler... more info
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Meltdown festival to pay tribute folk singer Kate McGarrigle

5342 days ago
Guardian Music — Rufus and Martha Wainwright to sing in a tribute concert for their mother as part of festival curated by Richard ThompsonThis year's Meltdown festival in London will feature a tribute to the late Kate McGarrigle, lead by the folk singer's musical off... more info
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Richard Thompson will help reboot Meltdown

5386 days ago
Guardian Music — He may not be a publicist's dream, but the maverick musician will bring his forward-looking curiosity to this year's festivalThe appointment of Richard Thompson as director of this year's Meltdown is good news, but champagne and fireworks aren't appr... more info
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Richard Thompson curates festival

5386 days ago
BBC News - UK — Fairport Convention founder Richard Thompson takes on the role of artistic director of the 2010 Meltdown Festival. more info
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Meltdown curator unveiled

5386 days ago
BBC 6 Music — Fairport Convention hero Richard Thompson takes on the role of artistic director more info
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Richard Thompson to curate Meltdown 2010

5386 days ago
Guardian Music — The folk-rock veteran and musical maverick will act as artistic director for this year's Meltdown festivalFolk guitarist Richard Thompson is to curate this year's Meltdown festival. Following in the footsteps of David Bowie, Patti Smith and Massive A... more info
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New band of the day – No 717: Smoke Fairies

5407 days ago
Guardian Music — These madrigal maidens have charmed the likes of Jack White with their spartan and spectral songcraftHometown: Chichester.The lineup: Jessica Davies (vocals, guitar) and Katherine Blamire (vocals, guitar).The background: Far be it from us to get invo... more info
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Richard Thompson to record new album on West Coast swing

5440 days ago
Live Daily — Singer/songwriter Richard Thompson [ tickets ] has lined up a run of West Coast dates to record live performances for the folk-rock veteran's next album of original material. The six-city outing kicks off Feb. 11 in Los Angeles, and sports a two-n... more info
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