Richard Thompson

Folk Radio UK had the pleasure of catching Richard Thompson performing live at The Lowry as part f his current UK ‘Electric’ Tour…the audiences for the forthcoming US shows have a treat in store.

Richard Thompson’s ‘Electric’ album finds him in top form packing mighty punches in between homely emotive meanderings as he seeks challenge and inspiration amongst a brotherly trio.

With the imminent release of a new album and a major UK tour, Folk Radio took the chance to talk with guitar and song writing legend Richard Thompson whilst he was in the UK in early January.

Get your first taster of Richard Thompson’s new album ‘Electric’ due out on February 20th 2013 which also kicks off a major UK Tour. Listen now to ‘Good Things Happen To Bad People’!

Island Records new boxset ‘Sandy Denny: The Notes & Words – A Collection of Demos and Rarities’ offers a more palatable release over its predecessor, the perfect choice for any Sandy Denny fan or newcomer!

A journey across America to record today’s musicians on 1930s technology in a quest to connect with the haunting recordings of the past! Featuring Lisa Hannigan, Arborea, Dawn Landes, Richard Thompson and more

New Danny Thompson compilation album ‘Connected’ features some of the great names he has performed with over the years but who was the only artist he played electric bass guitar for?

Watch Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick performing ‘Sloth’ which first appeared on Fairport Convention’s album ‘Full House’ from 1970.

Kate Rusby is to release a new album entitled ’20’ which celebrates her twenty years of making music. The album features a new track and duet with Paul Weller as well as a host of folk giants from Richard Thompson to Nic Jones!

Universal Music Catalogue release new double-CD as companion to Rob Young’s celebrated book: ‘Electric Eden – Unearthing Britain’s Visonary Music’.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival has unveiled its line-up for next year’s event with Richard Thompson and Kate Rusby topping the bill.

★★★★★ Martin Simpson’s latest album, Purpose and Grace, is in many ways the epiphany of his career. It features a stunning array of artists including Richard Thompson, June Tabor and Dick Gaughan. A classic! You can preview the whole album for one week on Folk Radio UK!

As far as band shake-ups go you don’t get a more striking change than this one. The Albion Band is to get a complete re-boot for 2012 as the torch is passed to a newer generation of English folk talent. Ashley Hutchings will be handing over the reins to his son, Blair Dunlop, who is joined by Gavin Davenport, Tom Wright, Katriona Gilmore and Tim Yates.

Folk Music Gigs happening over the coming week: some will need no introduction such as Richard Thompson and Martin Carthy. There are also some great newcomers such as Blackbeard’s Tea Party and Rosie Doonan & The Snapdragons. Not forgetting the oldtimers: Unstrung Heroes!

Martin Simpson is to release a new album on September 5th through Topic Records titled purpose + grace. Jon Boden, B J Cole, Dick Gaughan, Fay Hield, Will Pound, June Tabor and Richard Thompson will be joining Martin along with his regular band of Andy Cutting, Andy Seward and Keith Angel.

For those that love variety you can’t go wrong with this album, the combination of tempo, song, jaw dropping guitar solos, and all by the master of British Folk Rock…an outstanding album!

The Southbank Meltdown is an annual event at the Southbank Centre that is curated by an artist. Last year it was curated by Ornette Coleman. If anything the event is always fresh, challenging, revealing and provocative. This year’s event has included Islamic Punks, Cajun Legends, Blues Hobos to a talent contest from hell, songs about cricket and politics, a tribute to Kate McGarrigle and special performances by Broken Bells, Seasick …