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Richard Thompson expands fall U.S. outing

As he winds up a busy summer of international touring with a three-night stand in Illinois this weekend, folk-fixture Richard Thompson has updated his fall U.S. solo tour schedule. // Tour dates at SoundSpike As he winds up a busy summer of international touring with a three-night stand in Illinois this weekend, folk-fixture Richard Thompson has updated his fall U.S. solo tour schedule.

Seven legends looking for their first Grammy Award

When the 53rd Grammy Awards are handed out on Sunday (2/13), a number of veteran acts are in line to receive their first Grammy Awards for their music. When the 53rd Grammy Awards are handed out on Sunday (2/13), a number of veteran acts are in line to receive their first Grammy Awards for their music.

New releases, Aug. 31: Leonard Cohen, Disturbed, Heart, Richard Thompson

Long before he dreamed up 'Hallelujah' or lived a Zen lifestyle, Leonard Cohen was a cult figure known for detailing the loves and lives of tortured souls. He did little touring, as folkies such as Judy Collins and Tom Rush were the central keepers of the flame prior to the arrival of Jennifer Warnes and Jeff Buckley. Long before he dreamed up "Hallelujah" or lived a Zen lifestyle, Leonard Cohen was a cult figure known for detailing the loves and lives of tortured souls. He did little touring, as folkies such as Judy Collins and Tom Rush were the central keepers of the flame prior to the arrival of Jennifer Warnes and Jeff Buckley.

Richard Thompson debuts album of new material

Thirteen new songs being recorded on West Coast tour

Richard Thompson to record new album on West Coast swing

Singer/songwriter Richard Thompson has lined up a run of West Coast dates to record live performances for the folk-rock veteran's next album of original material.

Richard Thompson tour to produce live album of new songs

Tour to produce live album of new songs

Emmylou Harris headlines Kate Wolf fest

Emmylou Harris, Richard Thompson and Patty Griffin will be among the artists joining forces June 26-28 at the 14th annual Kate Wolf Memorial Musical Festival at the Black Oak Ranch in Mendocino County, CA, according to a press release. The annual festival honoring the late folksinger/songwriter--who penned Harris' 1999 Grammy-nominated "Love Still Remains"--also will feature Mavis Staples, Shawn Colvin, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dave Alvin, Preservation Jazz Hall Band and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, among others.

Richard Thompson lines up spring solo outing

Singer/songwriter Richard Thompson has lined up a spring headlining tour, with the veteran folk-rocker concentrating on venues in the Southeast part of the county.

Richard Thompson lines up North American shows

Richard Thompson will head to North America next month for a quick stretch of solo dates in Western states and provinces.

Richard Thompson reschedules US dates

British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson had to postpone this month's East Coast tour until October, but he'll return to North America soon enough, as he's got a handful of summer dates on the books.
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