Danny Thompson – A Tribute
Whether the medium was folk, jazz, rock or straight-ahead pop music, Danny Thompson was, for so very many, the double bassist of choice.
The GPs – In 1981 There Was… The GPS: Album Review
Rediscovered recordings of the short-lived folk-rock ‘Supergroup,’ The GPs. Could this be the spark for an unexpected reunion??
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024: Live Review
Once again, we head to Cropredy for the friendliest festival in the land; Fairport’s Cropredy Convention. Another year of fine music and great vibes.
Richard Thompson w/Jim Moray – Aviva Studios, Manchester: Live Review
Richard Thompson is Manchester bound as he sails his Ship To Shore. Jim Moray supports for a splendid night of classic folk rock.
Richard Thompson – Ship to Shore: Album Review
The welcome – and long overdue – return of the Master. Richard Thompson is back with his first album in 6 years, and it’s a peach!
Richard Thompson – 13 deeper cuts: Opinion
We dig into Richard Thompson’s vast discography and pick out 13 deeper cuts that maybe go unnoticed amongst such a stellar body of work.
West Coast Folk Festival – Blackpool Winter Gardens: Live Review
We report back from the West Coast Folk festival in Blackpool that brings together a fine assemblage of folky treats.
Richard Thompson – Historic Classic Concert – Live in Nottingham 1986: Album Review
An exhilarating document of a mid-eighties Richard Thompson Band performing at the very top of their game.
UK West Coast Folk Festival – News
news of the exciting West Coast Folk Festival that takes over Blackpool Winter Gardens in early January 2024.
Fairport Convention – Full House For Sale: Interview
Full House For Sale is the new live album from Fairport Convention. It celebrates 1970’s Full House. We discuss the performance with the band.
Fairport Convention – Full House For Sale: Album Review
2022 Cropredy triumph preserved for posterity – Fairport celebrate the 50th -plus anniversary of their 1970 masterpiece – Full House
Cropredy 2022 – the gallery
Catch up with a visual treat as our Cropredy 2022 gallery hits the pages.
Richard Thompson, Katherine Priddy – The Opera House, Manchester: Live Review
Halloween night, so tricks AND treats with Richard Thompson and Katherine Priddy.
Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks
We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.
Richard & Linda Thompson – Hard Luck Stories (1972-1982): Album Review
Richard & Linda Thompson. Two of the UK’s finest singer/songwriters ever. Their Complete Works – and more! A veritable Thompson Treasure Trove.