The all-request Richard Thompson show at Montalvo on Sunday, Dec. 6th was an unforgettable experience. Imagine the difficulty of being at-the-ready to perform any of hundreds of your tunes, and then pulling it off with virtuosity and passion, while adding in humor and a smattering of audience participation. This is what we were treated to, and I am still remembering the songs, the resounding guitar, the rich voice and amazing lyrics. Richard Thompson is not only a gifted musician and composer, but an amazing showman as well. He inspires me, and I raced home to grab my guitar after the show. The bar is high, of course, but I love his melodies and lyrics and have been working on several of his songs. Thank you Richard!