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Richard Thompson

At Lansdowne Theater

Lansdowne

Plan parking in advance as nearby street parking and local lots are available.
Note that the venue is cashless according to visitor reviews.
Several restaurants are located nearby for dining before or after the show.

Masterful guitar technique and traditional folk melodies meet at the recently restored Lansdowne Theater as Richard Thompson performs a career-spanning set of compositions.

Wednesday, January 20, 7:30pm

Tickets start at $101

Richard Thompson

British folk-rock guitarist and singer‑songwriter, OBE

Headliner


Richard Thompson is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter who co‑founded Fairport Convention and helped invent British folk‑rock. He has a solo career spanning over 40 albums, earned an OBE in 2011, and is known for virtuoso electric and acoustic guitar work and witty lyrics.

What are you into?

  • Career-spanning set
  • Folk rock style
  • Acoustic and electric guitar
  • Lansdowne Theater stage
  • Lansdowne Theater
  • Lansdowne

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