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Richard Thompson

2 months

RT’s new Ship To Shore is coming out May 31st! Listen to the first single Singapore Sadie today and be sure to pre-save/pre-order the album at 🚢

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Happy Birthday to Richard Thompson!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

London! I'm excited to welcome these incredible special guests for my 70th birthday celebration at @royalalberthall . See you all very soon!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

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Very excited to be announcing the forthcoming publication of my book ‘Beeswing’. This is a memoir of the years 1967-76, an important, turbulent and world-changing decade in music. Thank you @RollingStone for the breaking news!

Richard Thompson Announces First-Ever Memoir, ‘Beeswing,’ Out 2021

Richard Thompson's memoir, 'Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975.,' is out in 2021.

www.rollingstone.com

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

25 days

Sending birthday wishes RT’s way as he celebrates his 75th trip around the sun today! The party will continue in London on June 8th where Richard will be performing @RoyalAlbertHall 75th birthday celebration. Tickets available now at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Join Richard this Sunday at 1pm PST / 4pm EST / 9pm GMT for a Facebook Live concert for Parents & Grandparents Who Are Staying Home.

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Richard Thompson

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

I got married a few weeks ago! To my longtime sweetheart Zara. We have some time off now to recharge, write, and relax! Thank you all for the fabulous shows this year!! See you all next year, God willing. RT

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Very much looking forward to tonight - tune in at 7:30pm BST!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Hope you all like my new EP! This was recorded at my home studio, I play all the instruments, Zara Phillips sings some harmony, and it’s hot off the press - all recorded in the last couple of months. Mostly acoustic, some overdubs. Enjoy!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Hello everyone - I’ve deeply missed playing live shows for you and I can’t wait to do so once again. Until that moment, I’m incredibly excited to announce a three concert livestream series LIVE from London. 🇬🇧

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

Greetings to everyone! A couple of big changes in my life. My tour manager and front of house engineer Simon Tassano retired from the road. We have been working together for nigh on 40 years! - so this is a huge change.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Richard and Linda Thompson’s early recordings will be re-released on vinyl on September 11, 2020. Pre-order here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Head on over to my Facebook this Sunday, May 31 for another Facebook Live session! I'll be playing some rarities this time... see you at 4PM New York, 1PM LA, 9PM London.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

Check out RT’s latest interview with @guardian ahead of his 70th Birthday Celebration tonight at @RoyalAlbertHall !

Richard Thompson at 70: on love, loss and being a Muslim in Trump's US

The master of British folk music has weathered a second divorce and lives in the US where ‘Trump has ramped up bigotry considerably’. At least ex-wife Linda has forgiven him

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

My good friend Julian Bell painted this portrait of me. I sat for hours in various dressing rooms, my hands frozen in an F chord - so this is genuinely painted from life, and is not a digitised and manipulated photo!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

RT is pleased to announce his first self-produced album in over a decade, 13 Rivers, out Sept. 14th on @newwestrecords and @ProperRecords . Pre-orders are taking place now:

Richard Thompson - 13 Rivers

Listen to 13 Rivers by Richard Thompson.

smarturl.it

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

COMING SOON! Bloody Noses, my new 6 track EP will be available on July 3rd. This will be digital download only, available from Bandcamp

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

"This is us, warts and all, at a crucial time in our musical history. Things changed fast in a decade, and here is the map.” -Richard Thompson Announcing Richard and Linda Thompson Hard Luck Stories (1972 - 1982). Order now at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

More praise for 13 Rivers. Thank you @pitchfork . "After fifty years and nearly twenty solo albums, the low-key guitar god finds new ways to renew old sentiments as a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist on what may be his best album this century."

Richard Thompson: 13 Rivers

After fifty years and nearly twenty solo albums, the low-key guitar god finds new ways to renew old sentiments as a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist on what may be his best album this century.

pitchfork.com

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Tune in today for a @Facebook Live Concert for Parents & Grandparents Who Are Staying Home!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

For your consideration!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Give this article by @ObsNewReview a read!

Richard Thompson: 'I had to put the pen down, take a deep breath, have a little cry'

The folk-rock pioneer has finally written his memoir, covering a life-changing crash and his fiery romance with Linda Thompson

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

In case you haven’t heard, RT’s memoir BEESWING is now available wherever books are sold. Join RT TODAY starting at 3pm ET/8pm London time for a very special live chat via @TalkShopLive . Be sure to follow RT’s channel to be notified when RT goes live:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Sad to say one of my oldest friends passed away this morning. Some of you may have known Marc Ellington as a musician, or met him as the laird of Towie Barclay Castle on one of Nancy Covey's Scottish tours.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Four years ago today RT was named the Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for @TheAMAUK !

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

BEESWING: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975 available today anywhere books are sold. Visit for more information.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

Please join me as a I celebrate my 70th birthday with an evening of music! The venue is the Royal Albert Hall, London, the date is 30th September, there will be many guests covering 50 years plus of music and a memorable evening guaranteed. – RT. Tickets:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

Tickets are now available for my Solo Acoustic tour this winter and we’ve added two more dates in Harrisburg, PA and Collingswood, NJ. You can get tickets at – looking forward to seeing you out on the road!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 months

RT will be bringing the Ship To Shore 2024 Tour to the UK this spring! All UK shows will be full band. Presale begins Wednesday at 10AM local with code RT2024 and onsale this Friday at 10AM local.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

1 year

NEW DATES ALERT: Catch an RT show this May!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

Head over to @nprmusic for a First Listen of 13 Rivers in its entirety:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 months

RT is excited to announce the Ship To Shore 2024 Tour kicking off in March! Select dates are already on sale, presale for remaining dates are tomorrow at 10AM local using code RT2024 and onsale this Friday at 10AM local.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

The 45th Anniversary re-issue of RT’s 1976 Collection of Rarities with Fairport Convention, Linda Thompson, and solo will be releasing 3/25. This remastered vinyl will also contain a download card and is available for pre-order from RT’s UK store now at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Looking forward to being a part of the Royal Albert Home sessions on Sunday, May 10 beginning at 7:30 PM BST! Go to @RoyalAlbertHall ’s website for more information:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Join Richard this upcoming Sunday, April 19 for a Facebook Livestream event with a portion of the proceeds going to the NJ Food Bank. The show will begin at 1 PM PT/4 PM ET/9 PM GMT+1 Donate here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Bloody Noses EP will be available TOMORROW on @Bandcamp ! Don't forget to join me this Sunday, July 5 for a Bloody Noses EP Facebook Livestream launch show at 4pm New York time, 9pm London time. #BloodyNosesEP

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

1 year

Get in the holiday spirit with RT and request this song (and many more!) during one of his THREE nights of ALL REQUEST shows- December 15th-17th! Get tickets here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

I’m excited to announce that I’m bringing my Solo Acoustic tour to the East Coast of North America this winter! Tickets on sale this Friday* *Portsmouth on sale 10/26 & Fairfield on sale 10/13

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

RT's @WorldCafe performance is now available for on-demand streaming at the following link:

Richard Thompson On World Cafe

For more than 50 years, Thompson has twisted the traditions of British folk, shattered the boundaries of genre and stretched the limitations of human hands.

www.npr.org

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

RT signing copies of BEESWING 🐝 - available everywhere books are sold April 6:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 months

RT’s new album Ship To Shore is coming May 31st. Pre-save and Pre-order the album now ⚓️

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

BEESWING is officially a @thesundaytimes top 5 bestseller! A big thank you to everyone who has bought a copy in the UK.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Have you listened to my Bloody Noses EP yet? Check it out at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

On behalf of myself, my sons Teddy and Jack, and my grandson Zak, we would be delighted to welcome you to our music camp, specialising in guitar and songwriting. Frets & Refrains 2020 registration is now open. July 6 - 10, 2020. Learn more here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Tune in to Facebook live TOMORROW, April 19 for a RT livestream show benefitting the NJ Food Bank. RSVP to the event here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

“Music From Grizzly Man” is out now! This reissued soundtrack from the Werner Herzog film Grizzly Man contains all of the out of print material RT recorded for the acclaimed documentary about life and death in the Alaskan wilderness.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Less than two months until the release of RT’s first memoir - Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice. Pre-order your copy now or buy on April 6 wherever books are sold:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

11 days

RT’s new single “Freeze” off of his upcoming album “Ship To Shore” is out now. Listen at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Thank you @PhillyInquirer ! Beeswing: The Memoir - out everywhere tomorrow!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

11 months

Don’t miss RT at @glastonbury 2023! Tickets at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

SERPENT'S TEARS EP - AVAILABLE NOW VIA @Bandcamp ! Buy/Stream/Download Serpent's Tears:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Thank you, @ObsNewReview !

Observer New Review

@ObsNewReview

3 years

This Sunday's cover: the godfather of folk-rock @RthompsonMusic speaks to @juderogers (📸 Ali Smith) Plus 🔸 Our film critics' alternative Oscars picks 🔸 Stewart Lee on Meghan Markle and Piers Morgan 🔸 What next for global theatre? And much more

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

1 month

RT is coming to NYC on October 18th and playing new music from his upcoming album Ship To Shore. Get tickets at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

This Friday! RT will be releasing a special hand-picked compilation from his Live From London livestream series available only on @bandcamp . Give Richard a follow to be notified as soon as it is released - #LiveFromLondon

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Excited to share with you the track listing from my six-song EP which will be available TOMORROW, May 7 on @Bandcamp ! Tinker’s Rhapsody As I Hold You The Big Love Scene When The Saints Rise Out Of Their Graves Widow’s Walk When I Was Drunk

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

Many the desk clerk he has patiently persuaded to reluctantly give up their precious room keys, many the snow storm we have driven through together. I wish him all joy in his continuing studio career.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

The reviews are in for 13 Rivers! Purchase and listen on all platforms here! Physical US/Canada: Physical UK/World: Digital:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

Richard Thompson Presents: 13 Rivers - available now worldwide! Purchase + listen on all platforms here! Physical US/Canada: Physical UK/World: Digital:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

60 years to the day since it was first recorded, I’m so proud to be a part of #StandByMe2020 ! It’s available to buy & stream now - all proceeds will be donated to @HelpMusiciansUK . Thank you @WhisperingBob for having me! Stream/watch/donate here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

Richard Thompson's Electric Trio will be returning to the US this November. Tickets for all dates available Friday, August 10th at – additional dates coming soon.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

BEESWING - out tomorrow in the UK!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

RT’s BEESWING: The Memoir is available TODAY in the UK wherever books are sold. Get your copy here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

19 days

See RT tonight in Annapolis at Rams Head Tavern! Richard has many more exciting shows lined up this year in the US & UK. Get tickets for all dates now at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Very excited to announce my final livestream event of the year - What We Did On Our Holidays ❄️⛄️ - on Wednesday, December 16 at 8pm ET! I hope you will be able to join me for a festive evening of tunes and stories. Tickets, bundles and more here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

8 years

Richard Thompson Trio will join @TheBonnieRaitt on the road this August and September! For details visit

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

Just announced - RT will be playing at The Acoustic Stage on June 25th at @glastonbury ! Check out the full lineup at The Acoustic Stage:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

#TBT Tune in to RT’s next Live From London concert on Sunday, September 27 and get ready for an evening of Fairport Convention discography! For more information, go to:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

I'm so honored that he was able to perform on my birthday show at the Albert Hall last year - his final gig. All who knew Marc loved him, he was such a character, and a true one-off. I mourn with Marc's family, Karen, Nonnie, Kirstie and Iona.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

“Music From Grizzly Man,” coming May 6! RT will be reissuing his soundtrack from the Werner Herzog film “Grizzly Man,” which contains all of the out of print material he recorded for the acclaimed documentary about life and death in the Alaskan wilderness.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

I will also be doing a Facebook Live launch party on July 5th, when I will play the whole record, and maybe a few other things. Hope you like it! Stay well, RT

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

This Sunday RT will be playing through some of the Fairport Convention catalogue on his second ‘Live From London’ livestream. You can get your tickets in advance at:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

North America! I’ll be coming to a city near you this fall and winter. Come out and join me for a night of great solo/acoustic music. Tickets available now at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

My tour officially kicks off this Friday, October 4! Looking forward to playing for you – Get your tickets at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

One week from today - on Friday, May 7, RT will be releasing a brand new six song EP titled ‘Serpent’s Tears’ which will be available exclusively on @Bandcamp . Follow Richard:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Be sure to tune in this Sunday, May 10 at 7:30pm BST. More information at:

Royal Albert Hall

@RoyalAlbertHall

4 years

Join legendary British singer-songwriter @RthompsonMusic for an exclusive #RoyalAlbertHome session this Sunday:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Listen to RT on the latest episode of Folk on Foot at or via your preferred podcast app:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

10 months

Recap from Day 1 of this year’s Frets & Refrains Guitar and Songwriting Camp. Off to a great start! 📸: Annaliese Tassano

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

Europe! Join RT this Fall for a round of solo shows in support of his book BEESWING - tickets go on sale this Friday, March 5 at 10am GMT.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

Don't miss RT's Facebook Live stream from @stereogum Sessions tomorrow at 11:30 AM EST / 8:30 AM PST. Stay tuned for the link!

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

6 years

We are pleased to announce additional US tour dates for Richard Thompson’s Electric Trio. Tickets are available at on Friday, October 5. VIP packages are also available for the November 28 - December 15 dates at this link

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 months

All dates are on sale now for RT’s upcoming shows in the US and UK. Please visit to buy your tickets now

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

3 years

BEESWING: The Memoir 🐝 out now wherever books are sold. @FaberBooks

Faber Books

@FaberBooks

3 years

Ahead of its publication tomorrow, get in the mood for Beeswing – the new memoir by @RthompsonMusic – with the official Spotify playlist 🎵

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Snag your limited edition Cold Blue vinyl this month, available November 29 at all independent record stores across the globe. Tag your local store to make sure they have copies available on @recordstoreday (Black Friday) on 11/29. #RSDBF

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Thanks for tuning in to Richard’s Facebook livestream. There’s still time to contribute at the link below before RT makes a donation to the NJ Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity - and remember, stay inside! Donate here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

5 years

RT will be performing a Solo Acoustic set at Cambridge Folk Festival next summer. Dates are 1 - 4 August. Tickets are available now at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

10 years

Streaming music is destroying the livelihoods of many musicians. An excellent article by David Byrne here:... http://t.co/xRiBo0qei6

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

Thank you to @uncutmagazine , @RoughTrade , and @MOJOmagazine for including “Beeswing” on their “Best of 2021” lists, and to everyone who has purchased RT’s book this year. Get your copy of “Beeswing” today, available for purchase at .

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Each show will host different themes.. Bloody Noses EP + Classic Hits, Fairport Convention Era and All Requests. I do hope you will be able to tune in! For tickets and more information visit:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

7 years

August 11... Pre-order available now.

Proper Records

@ProperRecords

7 years

Ahead of his October tour, Richard Thompson releases Acoustic Classics II on 11 August. ► Pre-order:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

1 year

Join RT in NYC this week for THREE nights of ALL REQUEST shows- December 15th-17th! Get tickets here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

My UK shows have been rescheduled for next July. You can check out the full listing below or at

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

Thanks for all the support for the release of “Live From Honolulu” on Bandcamp! Get the full album here:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

2 years

RT’s new album “Live From Honolulu” is coming August 26! To hear it now (+ support RT directly) you can purchase the full album on Bandcamp today. “(I Want To See) The Bright Lights Tonight” is out on all platforms now! Listen to the single:

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Richard will be participating in the @folkonfoot Front Room Festival 2 on May 25 starting at 2pm BST. Go to for more information and to donate!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

Big announcement! After the success of our first #FrontRoomFest , loads of you asked us to stage another one - so here we are! We have an equally amazing line up of artists, and we need your help to put on Folk on Foot Front Room Festival 2.

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Richard Thompson

@RthompsonMusic

4 years

Today is the day! Join RT, Teddy Thompson, Zak Hobbs and Jack Thompson for Virtual Frets and Refrains - beginning today through Saturday. Each day will host virtual masterclasses, performances, open mic’s and many opportunities for personalized Q&A sessions.