Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. Thompson has created a standout body of work that includes over 40 albums, from his time with Fairport Convention in the late '60s, through the records he made with Linda Thompson, to his long acclaimed solo career.

Thompson’s genre defying mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar along with dizzying energy and onstage wit continue to earn Richard Thompson massive new fans and a place as one of the most distinctive virtuosos in folk rock history. NPR wrote, “Thompson's fans often say that while his records are superb, they are really just calling cards for his live shows. The live show is always spectacular, and on 13 Rivers (his latest album), Thompson more than manages to bring that live energy and those searing and soaring guitar solos to life in the studio, with an ace band, his commanding voice, and eloquent storytelling.