A founder of The Fairport Convention, an icon in partnership with his then-wife Linda, and a superstar solo performer ever since, Richard Thompson brings an unrivaled CV when he arrives in Dublin later this year.
The guitarist and songwriter - who's seen his work covered by everyone from Robert Plant and Elvis Costello to REM and David Byrne - hits Vicar St on September 1; tickets, priced at €39.05, are on sale Friday.