First time Richard has toured with a band for a few years .. He kicked off with a song from an early 70's album of his and had the house spellbound all night ....... Took my 18 yr old son who writes and has his own band .. he got the message loud and clear :-) and what is more .. absolutely loved the concert .. ..

"2010 has proved to be an extraordinary year for Richard Thompson culminating in the announcement that he has been awarded an OBE in the 2010 Honours List. Commented Richard: "What a fantastic honour. I'm absolutely thrilled."
“The OBE will further restore Richard Thompson’s status at the top table of British musical heroes as a folk revolutionary, one of the world’s greatest guitarists, a must-see performer and one of the finest songwriters this country has ever produced.” (The Spectator)