Richard Thompson review.

A solo acoustic set from a guitar virtuoso, so you expect ranks of pre-tuned guitars and roadies fettling away... but no. Our man appears on stage, straps on his axe, and plays straight through a two hour set filled with self-deprecating humour and jaw-dropping guitaring.

A wonderful, wonderful show.

Fash, there was a song during which he was finger-picking and playing a bass line, but there was also a repetitive riff placed over the top which could only happen if he had three hands. It turns out he was creating this riff amidst the picking. Unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Fash, there was a song during which he was finger-picking and playing a bass line, but there was also a repetitive riff placed over the top which could only happen if he had three hands. It turns out he was creating this riff amidst the picking. Unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it.

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Sounds impressive. I used to see a band called Disciplin a Kitchme which was just bass, drums and vocals, but the bass player managed to make it sound as he was playing bass, guitar and sometimes keyboards at the same time.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

A solo acoustic set from a guitar virtuoso, so you expect ranks of pre-tuned guitars and roadies fettling away... but no. Our man appears on stage, straps on his axe, and plays straight through a two hour set filled with self-deprecating humour and jaw-dropping guitaring.

A wonderful, wonderful show.

Fash, there was a song during which he was finger-picking and playing a bass line, but there was also a repetitive riff placed over the top which could only happen if he had three hands. It turns out he was creating this riff amidst the picking. Unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it.

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Is an acoustic guitar an "axe"?

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Originally Posted by SWv2

Is an acoustic guitar an "axe"?

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In the right hands, yes, I would say it is. That's just a personal view, of course. Others may disagree.

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Originally Posted by SWv2

Is an acoustic guitar an "axe"?

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I quite enjoy watching the likes of Slash play a solo on an acoustic as it's rather difficult as it shows he's actually human.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

A solo acoustic set from a guitar virtuoso, so you expect ranks of pre-tuned guitars and roadies fettling away... but no. Our man appears on stage, straps on his axe, and plays straight through a two hour set filled with self-deprecating humour and jaw-dropping guitaring.

A wonderful, wonderful show.

Fash, there was a song during which he was finger-picking and playing a bass line, but there was also a repetitive riff placed over the top which could only happen if he had three hands. It turns out he was creating this riff amidst the picking. Unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it.

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I will have to check it out. I've seen some crazy stuff online that I have no idea how they do it.

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Originally Posted by Ash

Sounds impressive. I used to see a band called Disciplin a Kitchme which was just bass, drums and vocals, but the bass player managed to make it sound as he was playing bass, guitar and sometimes keyboards at the same time.

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Another remarkable thing was the absolute lack of ego. 50 years in the business, a hugely respected singer, guitarist and song-writer, yet all smiley and taking the píss out of his own career... remarkable fellow.

Have you ever been to Cadogan Hall? Fantastic venue. I'm guessing it's a bit like thon Upper Street chapel wossname.

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

I will have to check it out. I've seen some crazy stuff online that I have no idea how they do it.

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I'm never touching a guitar again. No point.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Another remarkable thing was the absolute lack of ego. 50 years in the business, a hugely respected singer, guitarist and song-writer, yet all smiley and taking the píss out of his own career... remarkable fellow.

Have you ever been to Cadogan Hall? Fantastic venue. I'm guessing it's a bit like thon Upper Street chapel wossname.

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No. I've not been. Looks good in the pics.

I saw the great PW do an acoustic only gig in the RAH around 200-2001 maybe.

I was sat just stage left, no idea how I managed to get such a good seat. He did Man in the Corner Shop from Sound Affects and it was emotional.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

A solo acoustic set from a guitar virtuoso, so you expect ranks of pre-tuned guitars and roadies fettling away... but no. Our man appears on stage, straps on his axe, and plays straight through a two hour set filled with self-deprecating humour and jaw-dropping guitaring.

A wonderful, wonderful show.

Fash, there was a song during which he was finger-picking and playing a bass line, but there was also a repetitive riff placed over the top which could only happen if he had three hands. It turns out he was creating this riff amidst the picking. Unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it.

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Was that during Vincent Black Lightning? I’m told it’s a technique unique to folk guitarists - of whom he is obviously the doyen.

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I'm never touching a guitar again. No point.

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I just consider it something different.

I know my limits, I don't have the time to really practice enough anyway.
If i could play any style I'd love to be able to play country rather than shreddy metal waffle.

if i am lucky I can get an hour a day in playing but not lately.

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Originally Posted by Burney

Was that during Vincent Black Lightning? I’m told it’s a technique unique to folk guitarists - of whom he is obviously the doyen.

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It may have occurred during the motorbicycle song but I noticed it during another.

He also did a terrific line in unreconstructed 50s rock n roll, and some rather more rocky numbers.

In more important news, Café Colbert is a Corbin and King which sits between Zedel and The Wolseley in terms of cost and formality, and is a perfect recreation of a Parisian brasserie right there in Sloane Square. I had the galette aux champignons sauvages, steak tartare and the Baba au rhum, served correctly with a glass of rum on the side. For v, the cassoulet followed by a millefeuille and r chose the chicken liver parfait and confit de canard. All was simply perfect. A very decent Pinot Noir from the Languedoc was not overpriced at £35. In short, Café Colbert joins the list.

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Originally Posted by SWv2

I saw the great PW do an acoustic only gig in the RAH around 200-2001 maybe.

I was sat just stage left, no idea how I managed to get such a good seat. He did Man in the Corner Shop from Sound Affects and it was emotional.

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Did he do English Rose?

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Originally Posted by Burney

Was that during Vincent Black Lightning? I’m told it’s a technique unique to folk guitarists - of whom he is obviously the doyen.

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Oh, and he did 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' as a tribute to Sandy. Beautifully.

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Originally Posted by Burney

Was that during Vincent Black Lightning? I’m told it’s a technique unique to folk guitarists - of whom he is obviously the doyen.

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Perhaps he was using loops like Ed Sheeran.

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Originally Posted by SWv2

Perhaps he was using loops like Ed Sheeran.

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I've investigated. He doesn't. He just plays it with his fingers, man :cloud9: #realmusician #thesekidsknowfúckallaboutmusic

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Originally Posted by Sir C

It may have occurred during the motorbicycle song but I noticed it during another.

He also did a terrific line in unreconstructed 50s rock n roll, and some rather more rocky numbers.

In more important news, Café Colbert is a Corbin and King which sits between Zedel and The Wolseley in terms of cost and formality, and is a perfect recreation of a Parisian brasserie right there in Sloane Square. I had the galette aux champignons sauvages, steak tartare and the Baba au rhum, served correctly with a glass of rum on the side. For v, the cassoulet followed by a millefeuille and r chose the chicken liver parfait and confit de canard. All was simply perfect. A very decent Pinot Noir from the Languedoc was not overpriced at £35. In short, Café Colbert joins the list.

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He certainly does something similar during Vincent Black Lightning.

Do you know, I looked at the menu briefly yesterday and guessed that would’ve what r would order. :-)

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Did he do English Rose?

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He did indeed.

It was memorable from the perspective that he seemed to allow himself to play more Jam and TSC songs than was normal though of course he has relaxed this further in subsequent gigs.

He gave us Art School in Dublin around 2007/8 or so, a 5 night stint in the Olympia where he changed and mixed the sets on a nightly basis.