Richard Thompson
@RthompsonMusic
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New Album “Ship To Shore” out now 2025 Tour dates on sale now
Joined January 2013
Tickets are onsale now for RT’s Frets & Refrains Acoustic Guitar and Songwriting Camp this July 7-11, 2025 at Full Moon Resort in NY. Join Richard, friends, and family for an immersive week of music and creativity at
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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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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!.
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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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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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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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Thank you @LifeoftheRecord for having RT and Linda Thompson on their podcast for a conversation surrounding their album “Bright Lights” 50th anniversary. Celebrate the album by listening to the episode:
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Very much looking forward to tonight - tune in at 7:30pm BST!
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Thank you to everyone who came for an incredible night this past Saturday at @RoyalAlbertHall. A special thank you to all special guests who performed alongside Richard, the crew who made it possible & the fans who showed support at RT’s 5th show headlining this historic venue
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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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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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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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RT’s new album Ship To Shore is finally here! Listen to the full album now as well as order vinyl and other merchandise.
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Richard and Linda Thompson’s early recordings will be re-released on vinyl on September 11, 2020. Pre-order here:
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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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Check out RT’s latest interview with @guardian ahead of his 70th Birthday Celebration tonight at @RoyalAlbertHall!.
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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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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:
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RT unboxing Ship To Shore vinyl for the first time! Album releases this Friday, May 31st. Pre-order now
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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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"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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All tickets are on sale now for upcoming US dates this fall! Get yours at �🇸
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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.".
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Tune in today for a @Facebook Live Concert for Parents & Grandparents Who Are Staying Home!
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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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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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The UK Ship To Shore Tour 2024 starts tomorrow! Get your tickets now
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BEESWING: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975 available today anywhere books are sold. Visit for more information.
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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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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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TOMORROW NIGHT! Join Richard and friends for an amazing night of music at @RoyalAlbertHall. Get your tickets now at
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THIS SATURDAY! RT is joined by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of “Squeeze” along with countless other special guests. Get your tickets now and don’t miss this incredible lineup. Tickets available at
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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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RT’s new single “Freeze” off of his upcoming album “Ship To Shore” is out now. Listen at
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Richard Thompson performs songs from his forthcoming album "Ship to Shore" and chats with @SteveEarle on this week's episode of "Hardcore Troubadour Radio" streaming ondemand on the SiriusXM app and .
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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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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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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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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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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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Thank you @yorkbarbican for showing RT and the crew a great time last night on the first Weekend of the Ship To Shore Tour. 📸: Dave Lawerence
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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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RT’s new album Ship To Shore is coming May 31st. Pre-save and Pre-order the album now ⚓️
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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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RT signing copies of BEESWING 🐝 - available everywhere books are sold April 6:
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Join Richard Thompson this fall for his US Full Band Ship To Shore Tour! Presale for these shows begins TOMORROW, Wednesday June 12 at 10AM local with code RT2024. On sale begins this Friday, June 14th at 10AM local.
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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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“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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Have you listened to my Bloody Noses EP yet? . Check it out at
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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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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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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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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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Thank you, @ObsNewReview!.
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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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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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 Presents: 13 Rivers - available now worldwide! Purchase + listen on all platforms here!.Physical US/Canada: Physical UK/World: Digital:
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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'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 Trio will join @TheBonnieRaitt on the road this August and September! For details visit
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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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RT kicked off day 1 of Frets & Refrain camp yesterday. Looks like it’s going to be a great week of songwriting and collaboration!
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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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“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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My tour officially kicks off this Friday, October 4! Looking forward to playing for you – Get your tickets at
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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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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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Listen to RT on the latest episode of Folk on Foot at or via your preferred podcast app:
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Be sure to tune in this Sunday, May 10 at 7:30pm BST. More information at: .
Join legendary British singer-songwriter @RthompsonMusic for an exclusive #RoyalAlbertHome session this Sunday:
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The new album from Richard Thompson - Ship To Shore - releases May 31st. Pre-order all merch now at
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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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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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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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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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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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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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BEESWING: The Memoir 🐝 out now wherever books are sold. @FaberBooks.
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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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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