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Lobero LIVE presents Richard Thompson
Friday, November 6 at 8 PM
 Richard and his Electric Trio touring in support of new album, “Still”
Santa Barbara, CA, February 7, 2016 – Lobero LIVE presents renowned guitarist and
songwriter Richard Thompson on Friday, November 6 at 8PM. A recipient of BBC's
Lifetime Achievement Award and Mojo's Les Paul Award, Richard Thompson was
appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen of England's 2011
New Year Honours List. The Americana Music Association also recently honored him
with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. Robert Plant, REM, Elvis Costello,
Bonnie Raitt and many others have recorded Thompson's songs.
Richard Thompson and his electric trio are currently touring in support of Thompson’s
new release, Still, produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and backed by several longtime
players from both Thompson's and Tweedy's bands. In partnership with the evocative
sonic landscape, the key to Still’s emotional resonance is a set of gripping new
Thompson compositions rich with his signature mix of trenchant insight, gallows humor,
and keen empathy for characters at the brink of being overcome by their emotions, their
pasts, or themselves.
"This razor-sharp collection deserves your attention,
whether you're a longtime fan or a new convert." – Aquarium Drunkard
Tickets are on sale now at Lobero.com, or by calling the Lobero Box Office at
805.963.0761. Tickets are $43.50 for reserved seating. No VIP tickets are available for
this performance. All prices subject to facility fees.
Complete calendar listings can be found at Lobero.com.
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into the California country sound. Camper Van Beethoven was one of the most original and
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Lobero LIVE is funded in part by the Events and Festivals Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara
in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. Additional sponsorship is provided by the Santa
Barbara Independent and KCSB 91.9 FM.
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Calendar Editors, please note:
Friday, November 6 at 8 p.m.
Lobero Theatre
Lobero LIVE presents
Richard Thompson
Friday, November 6
Thompson and his electric trio are currently touring in support of Thompson’s new release, Still, produced by
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and backed by several longtime players from both Thompson's and Tweedy's bands.
http://www.lobero.com/events/richard-thompson-2/
Tickets: $43.50. No VIP tickets are available for this performance. Prices include facility fee.
Lobero Box Office: www.Lobero.com, 805.963.0761, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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