Richard Thompson

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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
Doors 6:30 - Show 7:30pm

Since the 1960�s, London-born Richard Thompson has established a reputation as a prolific songwriter, virtuoso guitarist, and musical adventurer. Thompson�s career began in 1966, when he left school to co-found the pioneering folk-rock band Fairport Convention. After departing the band in 1971, he recorded five records with his then-wife, Linda Thompson, including the critically acclaimed masterpiece Shoot Out The Lights. Since the dissolution of their personal and professional relationship in 1982, Thompson has gone on to a solo career that has resulted in more than 30 records, numerous film and television scores, and over 400 songs. Selections from
his vast catalog have been recorded by Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and countless others, and have earned him an Ivor Novello Award for songwriting.

http://www.richardthompson-music.com/

Tickets available at: www.hightideconcerts.net, Lyle's Place 770 Yates St. and Ditch Records 784 Fort St. and by phone at the McPherson Box Office (250) 386-6121