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Richard Thompson

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Going to the Crossroads: Ten Musicians in Need of a Jack White-Style Career Makeover

    When I heard the news a few weeks back that Tom Jones would be working with Jack White for White's "Blue Series" singles, I was initially baffled. But then it started to make sense. First of all, as I learned from a recent reading of Keith Richards' autobiography Life, Jones wasn't always the smarmy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2011

    Listen If You Dare: Ten Seriously Scary Songs For Halloween

    I'm a scary pumpkin, and I approved this message.​ Around this time of year, I dust off my old LP copy of Chilling, Thrilling Songs for the Haunted House (which has a great cover-- if you like what you see, you can check out a bunch of equally cool, Halloween-themed album art at Jive Time's Ol ... More >>

  • Arts

    September 14, 2011

    Fall Arts 2011 Calendar

    I'm a scary pumpkin, and I approved this message.​ Around this time of year, I dust off my old LP copy of Chilling, Thrilling Songs for the Haunted House (which has a great cover-- if you like what you see, you can check out a bunch of equally cool, Halloween-themed album art at Jive Time's Ol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Damon and Naomi Prove Godparents of Dream Pop Still Rock, Last Night at The Tractor

    Damon, Naomi, and a man with a tiny saxophone.​Damon and Naomi, Amor de Dias The Tractor Tuesday, May 31 If it works, don't change it. That's the strategy Damon and Naomi of Galaxie 500 have employed in their career, which has spanned eight albums and more than 20 years. Fortunately, their st ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2010

    Johnny Flynn

    Damon, Naomi, and a man with a tiny saxophone.​Damon and Naomi, Amor de Dias The Tractor Tuesday, May 31 If it works, don't change it. That's the strategy Damon and Naomi of Galaxie 500 have employed in their career, which has spanned eight albums and more than 20 years. Fortunately, their st ... More >>

  • Music

    November 3, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    From the Cave Singers to Gordon Lightfoot.

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Last Night: Richard Thompson at the Showbox and a Compelling Argument For Sacking the Opener (At Least on Monday)

    Richard Thompson played Showbox at the Market on Monday, Feb. 15.​To celebrate the birthday of the man whose introduced me to the likes of Brian Wilson, John Fogerty, John Prine, we took him out for some of the thickest steaks in town before heading over to pay a visit to the most recent artis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Tonight: Brendan Benson, the Richard Thompson Band, and Sasquatch! Launch Party

    Atlas Sound​Sasquatch Launch Party with Surfer Blood, Atlas Sound and Fresh Espresso at the Crocodile, 7 p.m., free If you want to know what the Sasquatch line-up is going to be this year, but haven't picked up your free tickets at Easy Street or Sonic Boom yet, you might want to do that toda ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    On the Road With Laura Veirs, Richard Thompson, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Son Volt

    Laura Veirs​I'm out the door for the long weekend to a magical city called Spokane. I'm a longtime sucker for the drive over the mountains and through the desert. For the trip, my lady plucked a few CDs from the stack on my desk (and I tossed in a couple for good measure). Keeping us company w ... More >>

  • Music

    February 10, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    Laura Veirs​I'm out the door for the long weekend to a magical city called Spokane. I'm a longtime sucker for the drive over the mountains and through the desert. For the trip, my lady plucked a few CDs from the stack on my desk (and I tossed in a couple for good measure). Keeping us company w ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    The Richard Thompson Band

    Laura Veirs​I'm out the door for the long weekend to a magical city called Spokane. I'm a longtime sucker for the drive over the mountains and through the desert. For the trip, my lady plucked a few CDs from the stack on my desk (and I tossed in a couple for good measure). Keeping us company w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Neko, New Radiohead, and Why The Who Shouldn't Play The Super Bowl

    Justin Dylan RenneyRadiohead in Bremerton, EndFest 1997.​-- Pitchfork: Radiohead's working on a new record. -- Billboard: Neko Case guests on the new Peter Wolf record. -- NME: Pete Townsend's child-porn arrest still haunts him. BTW, where's that book you were researching, Pete? -- LiveDail ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Friday, July 31

    ​Firstly, Blitzen Trapper and Throw Me the Statue are playing a free show at the Seattle Center (at the Mural Amphitheater), which starts at 6 p.m. I suggest bringing a picnic. And don't worry -- I know it's cloudy now, but that's supposed to burn off this afternoon. The Black Hollies, Boss ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2009

    Alejandro Escovedo

    Friday, July 31

  • Music

    July 29, 2009

    The Short List: This Week’s Recommended Shows

    Friday, July 31

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2008

    Red Wine & Mark Knopfler in July

    Friday, July 31

  • Music

    March 1, 2006

    Blinded by the Bright Lights

    RT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson.

  • Music

    February 1, 2006

    Chicago, Now and Then

    RT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson.

  • Music

    October 19, 2005

    Low Ebb

    RT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson.

  • Music

    October 5, 2005

    Oct. 5-11, 2005

    RT: The Life and Music of Richard Thompson.

  • Music

    October 5, 2005

    Richard Thompson

    Also: Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Yoko Kanno.

  • Music

    September 28, 2005

    Dungen

    Also: T. Raumschmiere, Crazy Frog, Vendetta Red, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, and David Axelrod.

  • Film

    August 10, 2005

    Into the Wild

    Werner Herzog finds one of his very best subjects by accident. His wonderfully foolhardy hero, however, is on a fatal journey of self-discovery.

  • Music

    October 6, 2004

    The Incredible String Band

    Also: Holy Sons and Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Vol. II.

  • Music

    July 7, 2004

    Seven Nights

    Also: Holy Sons and Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Vol. II.

  • Arts

    July 7, 2004

    Arts Picks

    Also: Holy Sons and Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Vol. II.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Music Calendar

    Also: Holy Sons and Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Vol. II.

  • Music

    May 14, 2003

    Eight Nights

    Also: Holy Sons and Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Vol. II.

  • News

    August 22, 2001

    The mud is falling! The mud is falling!

    Also: Holy Sons and Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Vol. II.

  • Music

    August 30, 2000

    Dust to dust

    A literary American songwriter, Richard Buckner wrestles with the meaning of death.

  • Music

    August 23, 2000

    No more sad refrains

    A literary American songwriter, Richard Buckner wrestles with the meaning of death.

  • Music

    February 9, 2000

    Mellotrons, loaded dice, and a whole lot more.

    A literary American songwriter, Richard Buckner wrestles with the meaning of death.

  • Music

    December 22, 1999

    Little boy blue

    A literary American songwriter, Richard Buckner wrestles with the meaning of death.

  • Music

    September 15, 1999

    London calling

    Richard Thompson keeps the rock coming with a thematic look at his home city.

  • Music

    September 8, 1999

    Fall arts preview

    Music picks

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