In a recent poll on BBC Radio 2, as Richard Thompson proudly informs the audience on stage in hall one of the beautiful Sage in Gateshead, ‘Who Knows Where The Time Goes’ by Fairport Convention was voted the most influential…
Richard Thompson needs no introduction to anyone reading this review. As the title states, this is the second volume of Thompson revisiting all corners of his back catalogue and setting the songs to stripped back, sparse arrangements focusing solely of…
More 4 are hosting a folk night this Saturday 7th December with three programmes all about how excellent folk is. Clue: it’s REALLY excellent. Get Folked: The Great Folk Revival A documentary about ALL THE FOLK with interviews and performances…
An original member of folk-rock super-group, Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson has since garnered more awards than you can shake a stick at, including an OBE, Ivor Novello Award, BBC Life Achievement Award and a Grammy. That’s one heaving mantelpiece. We…
Richard Thompson’s latest album does what it says on the tin. Electric sees him put the acoustic guitar which starred on his last several records to one side and plug in a Stratocaster. Recorded in Nashville in Buddy Miller’s studio,…
Laura Marling is planning a busy summer. Only yesterday we told you she would be playing at Honeyfest, and today we have news that she will headline the Cambridge Folk Festival in July. Laura will help bring proceedings to a…
The Black Box is a dedicated arts venue in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and tonight it’s packed for one the most keenly anticipated shows of the Out to Lunch Festival. Even though it’s a school night the beers…