Richard Thompson News

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month of March.

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month of March.

ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival at Krannert Center is an internationally recognized, three-day event, deemed 'one of the world's most forward-thinking guitar festivals' by Fretboard Journal, that has emerged as a favorite destination for musicians and fans from around the world.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate, 90's R&B artist Jon B, Russian crossover artist Emin, Academy of Country Music award-winner Jack Ingram and more.

The Jeanne Rimsky Theater presents a rare local appearance by Richard Thompson.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate, 90's R&B artist Jon B, Russian crossover artist Emin, Academy of Country Music award-winner Jack Ingram and more.

This December, Welsh-born and Los Angeles-based pianist and singer-songwriter Judith Owen and her husband, actor and humorist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap) will once again spread their special brand of yuletide cheer with their Christmas Without Tears 2016 Tour

The Folk Music Society of NY presents John Doyle, in concert, Today, Oct. 14th, 2016 8:00PM (doors open 7:30) at St. John's Church, 81 Christopher Street, Manhattan. Contribution: $25; Folk Music Society of NY members, $20; children under 15, full time students $15. Tickets at the door or on line: http://johndoyle.eventbrite.com

An October Sunday evening found a friend plus two newfound ones in the first balcony of Philadelphia's Academy of Music for a celebration of not only Joan Baez's 75 years of life, but also the music, and an enduring symbol that bridges generations...'

 Richard Thompson, one of the world's most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters, makes a return appearance at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on October 8 at 8:00 p.m. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Thompson has received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and has earned the adulation of fans throughout the world for the wit and richness of his extraordinary writing.

The Folk Music Society of NY presents John Doyle, in concert, Friday, Oct. 14th, 2016 8:00PM (doors open 7:30) at St. John's Church, 81 Christopher Street, Manhattan. Contribution: $25; Folk Music Society of NY members, $20; children under 15, full time students $15. Tickets at the door or on line: http://johndoyle.eventbrite.com

One of the biggest names in rock and folk music, Al Stewart, will be performing at the intimate Scherr Forum today, September 24, 2016 at 7:30 pm.

 Richard Thompson, one of the world's most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters, makes a return appearance at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on October 8 at 8:00 p.m. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Thompson has received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and has earned the adulation of fans throughout the world for the wit and richness of his extraordinary writing.

One of the biggest names in rock and folk music, Al Stewart, will be performing at the intimate Scherr Forum on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 7:30 pm.

Some highlights of what's coming up this summer at Wolf Trap include: The Firebird (July 23); Star Trek Into Darkness with the NSO - and a pre-show Trek talk with Adam Nimoy (Leonard's son), Dave Zappone (For the Love of Spock), and Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) along with several NASA staff (July 30); and the National Park Service Centennial celebration weekend, which features performances by Ricky Martin (August 24+25), Aretha Franklin (August 26), and Bonnie Raitt (Augsut 27). Scroll down for details! 

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (Three Pianos; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812).

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced the cast for HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director Rachel Chavkin (Three Pianos; Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812).

Grammy Award-winning folk singer Patty Griffin joins forces with Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell in a celebration of American songwriting at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8 pm. The Use Your Voice Tour is a special "singers-in-the-round" style show that features all three artists on stage together, sharing songs for the entire evening

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Richard Thompson Trio with A Short Acoustic Set To Open The Show at the Boulder Theater tonight, November 19th, 2015.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Glen Hansard performed "Lowly Deserter" last Friday night on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The song is taken from Hansard's latest album 'Didn't He Ramble'