Richard Thompson Interview

DJ Jeff Long interviews legendary guitarist Richard Thompson. Listeners should go to ktuh.org for a link to purchase tickets or directly to ktuh50.brownpapertickets.com KTUH is excited to announce The Richard Thompson Electric Trio headlining our October 4th celebration at Hawaiian Brian's in Honolulu. Direct from the UK and a sold out concert at the Royal Albert Hall, legendary musician Richard Thompson will be there with KTUH alumni and ardent fans. The concert with the famed Richard Thompson Electric Trio will begin at 8:00pm, followed by The KTUH After Party featuring Z-Trip from 11:00pm till closing. Other KTUH 50th anniversary celebration events include a silent auction, a KTUH merchandise store, and KTUH themed trivia. Richard Thompson's career spans five decades and multiple genres from folk (Fairport Convention) to rock (with his Electric Trio). His October 4th concert follows several Honolulu appearances over the past 20 years but marks his first Electric Trio performance in Honolulu. Richard has been ranked one of the top ten guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, alongside performers that include Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Richard Thompson has been called "The finest rock songwriter after Bob Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Jimi Hendrix" by the L.A. Times. Songwriter and guitarist Dave Alvin (The Guilty Ones & The Blasters) said: "When Richard picks up his guitar, I put mine down!" Richard has soloed or collaborated on over 60 albums, his latest release being 13 Rivers. 13 Rivers commences on the tribal percussion and guitar rustle of “The Storm Won’t Come” as the artist bellows, “I’m looking for a storm to blow through town.” The energy mounts before climaxing on a lyrical electric lead rife with airy bends and succinct shredding. Ticket Levels: · Richard Thompson Show (only) $50.00 -- Event starts at 8:00PM at the Crossroads. Doors open at 7:30PM. · The After Show Party (only) $25.00 -- KTUH DJs and Special Guest Z-Trip and DJ. Mr. Nick. Event starts at 11PM until closing. · KTUH 50th Premier Package $90.00 -- KTUH Premium Seating at Richard Thompson show, access to The After Party, and KTUH keepsake. · KTUH 50th VIP Package $150.00 -- KTUH All Access to Reception at 5:30PM, Premium seating at Richard Thompson show at 8:00PM, Meet and Greet with Richard Thompson, access to The After Party at 11:00PM, and KTUH keepsake. Limited quantity - 20 tickets.