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Review 1 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

A musician's musician!

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

, OR @

- Tue, Nov 1, 2011 @

Opening act(s): The Webb Sisters, who were excellent. @

Posted 11/07/2011

by njpg

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There is no guitar player like Richard Thompson! With his part-flatpick, part fingerstyle approach and loud amplification, he turns a single acoustic guitar into an entire hard rock band.

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

, OR @

- Tue, Nov 1, 2011 @

Opening act(s): The Webb Sisters, who were excellent. @

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Review 2 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Richard Thompson inspires!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 6, 2009 @

Favorite moment: too many to list! @

Posted 12/07/2009

by sugarbrows

Location:San Francisco

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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!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Sun, Dec 6, 2009 @

Favorite moment: too many to list! @

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Review 3 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Amazing Show!

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None- he started almost exactly on time, no delays @

Posted 06/12/2013

by SallyAnnK

Location:Lawrence, Kansas

I was in awe most of this concert. Amazing guitar work. My third of his concerts, and I will continue to go every chance I get.

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None- he started almost exactly on time, no delays @

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Review 4 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Awesome performance.

Weesner Family Amphitheater. @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- 06/08/2013 @

Posted 06/11/2013

by RRGrata

Richard Thompson put on a great performance. Would see him again in a heartbeat.

Weesner Family Amphitheater. @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- 06/08/2013 @

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Review 5 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Posted 06/11/2013

by Anonymous

It was awesome to see him showcase his mad skills on the electric guitar. Amazing musician and performer. Plus his band was great.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

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Review 6 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Thompson does Thompson

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I usually watch RT play, but I found myself staring at Michael Jerome now and then from "For Shame of Doing Wrong" and on. @

Setlist: Stuck on the Treadmill
Sally B
Salford Sunday
For Shame of Doing Wrong
My Enemy
Can't Win

Al Bowlly
Easy There, Steady Now

Good Things Happen To Bad People
Shoot Out The Lights
Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed
I'll Never Give It Up
Wall of Death
If Love Whispers Your Name

Goin' To Kansas City (a little)
1952 Vincent Black Lightning (request)
Goin' to Kansas City (a lot more)
Goin' to Iowa City (hardly any)
Waltzing's For Dreamers (request)

Hey Joe
Stony Ground
Tear Stained Letter @

Opening act(s): None, thank goodness, why would he need one? @

Posted 06/11/2013

by dbozo

Location:Lincoln, NE

After a fine appetizer of dinner, drinks, and conversation at The Phoenix Jazz Club with friends...the main course, of course, was the Richard Thompson Electric Trio in the beautiful Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City. This stripped down version of previous bands let each of the three take the spotlight even more! While RT is excellent on both acoustic and electric guitar, and Taras Prodaniuk is also very good, I stand by my comment that I made to Michael Jerome in a bar in Lawrence, Kansas in 1999, where I told him that I thought he is the most dynamic drummer Richard Thompson has ever had!

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I usually watch RT play, but I found myself staring at Michael Jerome now and then from "For Shame of Doing Wrong" and on. @

Opening act(s): None, thank goodness, why would he need one? @

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Review 7 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

As good as ever

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The opening act was HORRIBLE. These guys should not quit their day jobs. They sucked. @

Posted 06/11/2013

by 465465STC

Richard Thompson is a guitar genius. It was my third time seeing him and I will see his show anytime I am within reasonable driving distance. Simply fantastic.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The opening act was HORRIBLE. These guys should not quit their day jobs. They sucked. @

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Review 8 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Richard Thompson at the Zoo!

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Black Vincent 52 @

Opening act(s): Field Report @

Posted 06/11/2013

by bestmnwildfaninIL

Location:Lake in the Hills, IL

He is a master of his craft. He is one of only a few artists who performs better live than recorded. With all of the over worked, pitch perfect, Pro Tools rendered music out there, Richard effortlessly shows what a true artist is. A musician with stories, written down, played with heart. Perfect.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Black Vincent 52 @

Opening act(s): Field Report @

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Review 9 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Richard Thompson - UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Acoustic "1952 Vincent Black Lightening" and Cream's "White Room" @

Posted 06/10/2013

by JStore

Location:Metropolitan Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Excellent show - what great music, what great musicians, what a great night!!! And the rain held off. Phenomenal in every way.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Acoustic "1952 Vincent Black Lightening" and Cream's "White Room" @

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Review 10 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Simply Awesome

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: If Love Whispers Your Name @

Setlist: Included Vincent Black Lightening, Dimming of the Day, many selections from Electric, along with Wall of Death, Shoot Out the Lights, Did She Jump or Was She Pushed, Al Bowlly's in Heaven and in a heart thumping encore -- White Room, Stony Ground and Tear Stained Letter @

Opening act(s): Can't recall @

Posted 06/10/2013

by Fultilt

Location:Pittsburgh

The Richard Thompson Electric trio is a power trio in every sense of the word and then some. Sophisticated lyrics, power chords, dynamic drumming and base lines in and around the melody -- one of the highlights of my 40 year concert going career. Just tremendous.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: If Love Whispers Your Name @

Opening act(s): Can't recall @

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Review 11 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Real talent never disappoints

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Cream nod @

Opening act(s): Field Report. Very good. Sound mix for them was not too good. @

Posted 06/10/2013

by ddrive

Location:Minneapolis

RT continues to grow and perfect his craft. And the trio rocks. Drummer is exceptional. Can't wait to see them again with Dylan.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Cream nod @

Opening act(s): Field Report. Very good. Sound mix for them was not too good. @

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Review 12 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Outstanding show

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Posted 06/10/2013

by Stolsdad

Location:Minneapolis

A tremendous evening! Richard Thompson gave us a good mix of the new and the old. His guitar work was amazing and the drummer and bassist made for a rock solid sound. Almost 2 hours of fantastic music.. If you have the chance go!

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

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Review 13 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Master Guitarist

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Encore: a couple magnificent acoustic solo numbers including some Django-style work, and a powerful cover of Cream's Tale of Brave Ulysses. @

Setlist: Comprehensive, ranging from Fairport through the Linda years to contemporary. @

Opening act(s): Field Report. Sensitive and well-done, but a little goes a long way. @

Posted 06/10/2013

by TheOriginalJimmyTheK

Location:Eagan, Minnesota

The Richard Thompson Electric Trio show is best for those familiar with his catalog or for guitar fanatics. RT put on a guitar clinic, and led a well-paced and engaging performance ranging from power blues to folk-rock. The band was tight and energized, letting loose on a number of free-running instrumentals yet supplying a solid, conservative backdrop when necessary. The songwriting and execution was true to form, incorporating many non-traditional scales and an abundance of multi-string harmonics along with blazing fingering. Definitely not a four/four, three chord progression kind of night. A majority of the audience was in the 50+ age group, intently focused and basking in the presence of one of the greats. Vocals were capable and heartfelt. This was a clean, straightforward show, done as well as it comes.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Encore: a couple magnificent acoustic solo numbers including some Django-style work, and a powerful cover of Cream's Tale of Brave Ulysses. @

Setlist: Comprehensive, ranging from Fairport through the Linda years to contemporary. @

Opening act(s): Field Report. Sensitive and well-done, but a little goes a long way. @

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Review 14 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Great show and venue.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Opening act was enjoyable - not too long, similar music style and a local to boot! Nice! @

Posted 06/10/2013

by Cantherese

Location:Stillwater, MN

This was one of the best concert experiences of all. The venue at the MN Zoo is relaxing, intimate and beautiful. The concert with Richard Thompson Electric Trio was outstanding. Hours of music, very little talking, a great encore of at least 5 songs and a nice combination of his new work plus the old Richard Thompson classics. I'd recommend his concert and the Zoo venue to anyone.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Opening act was enjoyable - not too long, similar music style and a local to boot! Nice! @

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Review 15 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Incredible show!

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The totally unexpected encore of "White Room" @

Opening act(s): who cared. @

Posted 06/10/2013

by lesdmd

Location:Middleton Wi

Over 30 years of following Richard, and many shows attended, this may have been his best concert ever. The band was tight, RT was charming as always, and the play list interesting and compelling. The musicianship was unparalled.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The totally unexpected encore of "White Room" @

Opening act(s): who cared. @

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Review 16 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

He can still play

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The whole event @

Opening act(s): Field Report played about 6 songs and they were a good up and coming bad. @

Posted 06/10/2013

by Lindy1455

Location:Eagan

Richard and he 3 piece band put on a hell of a show, it was like it was the last one they were going to preform. The drummer played the drums as well as anyone I have ever watched, knows his craft very well. Good music and good time.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The whole event @

Opening act(s): Field Report played about 6 songs and they were a good up and coming bad. @

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Review 17 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Outstanding

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

Posted 06/10/2013

by TiborjEBUS

How is it that Richard Thompson is so under appreciated? An absolutely amazing show. This man does it all - amazing, soulful, dynamic guitar work, powerful and expressive vocals, and thoughtful, funny, biting lyrics. A great mix of older RT classics and new gems. The jam that closes "Can't Win" was smoking hot.

Can't say enough about the band, either - a wonderful rhythm section to match RT.

Weesner Family Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @

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Review 18 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Richard was spot on!

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Posted 06/10/2013

by goldenheart

Tremendous performance as usual. Musically fantastic with his wonderful interaction with the crowd. did not disappoint.

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

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Review 19 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Richard Thompson .... please come back.

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I didn't realize I was fawning until I read Timothy Finn's concert review in the Kansas City Star. @

Posted 06/09/2013

by KCHolka1

Location:Kansas City, Missouri

A wonderful concert by a great talent. The voice alone....but then you think about his skill on the guitar(s) and the beautiful songs he's written. And more kudos to the dynamite Michael Jerome and Taras Prodaniuk.

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I didn't realize I was fawning until I read Timothy Finn's concert review in the Kansas City Star. @

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Review 20 for Richard Thompson

5 / 5

Richard Thompson Concert June 6, 2013

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

Posted 06/09/2013

by Vee69

Amazing show, so glad we bought the tickets as soon as we heard he was appearing at the Folly! Have always loved his music but have never seen him live, WOW, what an artist. Has to be one of the best guitar players in the world! Totally mesmerized for the entire concert!

Folly Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Thu, Jun 6, 2013 @

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