tag:randythompson.net,2005:/blogs/news?p=12News2022-11-23T17:30:41-05:00Randy Thompsonfalsetag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/71092952022-11-23T17:30:41-05:002024-03-22T03:50:55-04:002023 Dates <p>Show dates for 2023 in US and Europe will be announced in January.</p>Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/65532822021-02-18T19:00:00-05:002024-03-01T00:57:05-05:002021 Shows-European Tour<p>We are in the process of booking shows for the year. Lots of great things planned for 2021 including the release of a new album, a European tour, and some exciting shows on the home front'</p>Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/65532542021-02-18T19:00:00-05:002024-03-01T00:59:01-05:002021 Album Release Delayed Until July<p>Due to the lack of touring because of Covid, we have pushed the release of the new album to July of 2021.</p>Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630752019-11-06T19:00:00-05:002024-03-01T00:59:55-05:00Going to Spain
<p>After next year we won't be able to sing that Three Dog Night song anymore. We are excited to be playing at the Santa Susanna Festival in Oct 2020. </p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630762019-10-24T20:00:00-04:002024-03-01T01:02:05-05:00Recording Jan/Feb 2020
<p>The final tracks on the as yet untitled album will be recorded in Jan/Feb.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630742019-09-25T20:00:00-04:002024-03-01T01:03:13-05:0013th European Tour
<p>In the year 2020 the RTB is excited to perform our 13th European tour. Details are still being made but likely countries are Austria, Germany, Spain, France, and of course Switzerland.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630732019-09-25T20:00:00-04:002024-03-01T01:07:47-05:00New Album Coming 2020
<p>We will have a new album released in 2020 before the beginning of our 13th European tour in September and October.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630722019-09-25T20:00:00-04:002024-03-01T01:10:38-05:00RTB and DAC
<p>Looking forward to sharing the stage with David Allen Coe on 11/23/16</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630712019-01-01T19:00:00-05:002024-03-01T01:11:43-05:00Randy Ball
<p>Randy Ball from Harpers Ferry WVa will be on bass for the first part of 2019 including the European tour in March and April. He's a fantastic musician who's gonna play both upright and electric. </p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630652018-10-17T20:00:00-04:002022-06-28T03:41:36-04:002019 European Tour
<p>The RTB will be on tour in Europe March 10 through April 2. Countries for this tour are Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria. Lots of return venues and new ones as well.</p>
<p>The band for the tour is of course Colin Thompson on Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin, Slide and Dobro.</p>
<p>Andy Hamburger on drums and for the first tour with us Randy Ball on bass. We are really looking forward to this tour.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630702018-08-30T20:00:00-04:002024-02-20T03:49:52-05:00Colin and Taz
<p>Colin will be playing a show with 14 year old guitar prodigy Taz Niederauer in Washington DC in October.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630672018-04-27T20:00:00-04:002024-02-20T03:50:45-05:00The Wharf
<p>This summer we will be at Pearl Street Warehouse at the new Wharf in DC. Its a magical place at night</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630682018-04-14T20:00:00-04:002024-03-22T03:50:55-04:00Beaujolais
<p>We just finished mixing the song 'Beaujolas' that we recorded in Italy last fall. This is a BoDeans cover featuring Stafano Intelisano on accordian. Stefano is a current member of the BoDeans. We actually didn't even know this when we called him in for the session. Also on the track has our two Italian brothers of the road. Stefano Bertolotti and Roberto(Rubber Toe)Re. </p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630692018-04-02T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T12:28:54-05:00Farm Brew Live
<p>We are proud the we were the first band to play on stage at the amazing new venue in Manassas Va. We will have 4 shows there in 2018. A truly remarkable venue owned by our good friend Marcus Silva. </p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630662018-02-27T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T11:44:05-05:00Fiddlin Dave
<p>Dave Van Deventer will be joining the band on Fiddle for lots of shows throughout 2018. </p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630642017-08-26T20:00:00-04:002022-03-11T11:24:39-05:0010th European Tour Ended
<p>The tour was a great success. The band loved every show. So many new friends made.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630632017-03-06T19:00:00-05:002022-03-16T08:52:37-04:00AMA Radio Chart #57
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Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630612017-02-28T19:00:00-05:002022-04-07T03:34:04-04:00Roots 66 Chart #13
<p>#13 this week in this national radio airplay chart</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630622017-01-30T19:00:00-05:002022-04-08T06:28:41-04:00#4 January 2017 in US
<p><strong>WPLF was #4 in the US on the Freeform American Roots(FAR) Chart. Radio airplay chart</strong></p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630602017-01-30T19:00:00-05:002021-03-09T07:01:28-05:00Top 10 in Virginia
<p>War Peace Love fear is #9 on the Roots Music Reports chart for airplay in the state of Virginia.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630592017-01-30T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T12:16:32-05:00Forever On My Mind, On the singles chart.
<p>'Forever On My Mind' # 24 in the US this week on the Americana/Country singles chart. Roots Music Report</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630572017-01-22T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00# 23 Roots Music Report
<p>New album debuted at #23 on the Country/Americana radio airplay chart for the US.
The song 'Forever On My Mind' is # 38 on the singles chart this week</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630582017-01-18T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Klewenalp-Switzerland
<p>We are stoked to announce RTB will be at the Klewenalp Country Music festival on July 15, 2017. Also line up will be fellow Virginian Danni Leigh, The Good Brothers from Canada, and The Swiss Highwaymen</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630542016-12-13T19:00:00-05:002021-12-16T02:00:37-05:00War Peace Love Fear Release
<p>War Pease Love Fear will finally be released to radio and media and be available for purchase. The radio add date will be Jan 16th 2017.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630562016-11-30T19:00:00-05:002022-03-16T03:24:44-04:00Europe July and August 2017
<p>Shows are being booked now for 2017 European tour. Stay tuned.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630532016-09-13T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T11:55:34-05:00War Peace Love Fear release date postponed
<p>Release of the new album is held back until early 2017</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630552016-09-12T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T11:56:14-05:00Recording In Italy
<p>New songs being recorded in Italy this week for future release</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630522016-05-04T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00New Album To Be Released Aug 1
<p>The new album 'War,Peace, Love, Fear' will finally be released to the press, digital, and hard copies on Aug 1, 2016</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630512016-04-07T20:00:00-04:002020-12-15T03:19:40-05:002016 European Tour
<p>Fall European tour dates will be Sept 11 through Oct 22. Countries will include Austria, France and Switzerland.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630492016-03-20T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:002017 Euro Tour
<p>European Tour in the planning stages for summer of 2017. Dates TBA</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630502016-02-20T19:00:00-05:002022-03-09T17:52:28-05:00Headlining Engadiner Festival
<p>We are pleased to announce that the RTB will be headlining the Engadiner Country Music festival in Silvaplana Switzerland on 10/1/2016. Very close to St Moritz, this is one of the most beautiful spots on planet earth.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630472016-01-02T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Tribute To Highwaymen Show
<p>RT will be part of this very cool tribute to Kris,Johnny, Waylon,Willie at Gypsysallys in Washington 2/25/16</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630482015-08-17T20:00:00-04:002020-11-09T05:48:22-05:00Tour Complete
<p>2015 Was a huge success. Thanks from the RTB to all old and new friends. Much Love.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630462015-07-05T20:00:00-04:002021-11-18T23:00:10-05:00Recording Continues.
<p>Songs on the new album will include several tunes that have been part of the bands stage show for the last 2 years.
Midnight Blue,All Good Now,Someday Soon,Drown In The Mainstream,</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630452015-05-31T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00War,Peace, Love,Fear
<p>Advance copies of the new studio album will be available to purchase as bandstand copied during the European tour. The album will be formally released it the near future</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630442015-05-04T20:00:00-04:002022-05-30T17:07:46-04:00National Harbour
<p>We will be back this year for the Friday Night Live concert series at National Hardour in Md on the Potomac River. July 31st</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630432015-05-04T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Tour Finalized
<p>The RTB will be on tour in europe July 31th through Aug 17th.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630422015-04-04T20:00:00-04:002021-12-21T08:31:34-05:002015 Barn Jam
<p>This years Clifton Barn Jam will be May 16th. With us once again this year will be City Dwelling Nature Seekers.
Rickie Simpkins will be with us.
This is always one of the highlights of our year.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630412015-02-04T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Cue Recording
<p>We are in the middle of recording 5 new songs with engineer Sean Russell at Cue Recording in Falls Church Va.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630362014-08-23T20:00:00-04:002021-04-26T20:12:20-04:00European Tour 2014
<p>The RTB 2014 European Tour will be Sept through Oct 18 for 2014. Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630392014-07-23T20:00:00-04:002021-10-28T02:32:40-04:00Rickie Simpkins
<p>Catch fiddle wizard Rickie Simpkins with the RTB for several shows comming up. Rickie has done all the fiddle work and most of the mandolin playing on albums Thats Not Me, Further On, and Collected. He has worked with Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Buddy Miller, Tony Rice and on and on and on. Up comming shows with the RTB include: Friday Night Live concert at National Harbor Md on Aug 29th and Sept 5th show with the Marshall Tucker band at the Tally Ho theatre in Leesburg Va.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630372014-06-23T20:00:00-04:002022-05-30T14:09:11-04:00Band changes for Sept/Oct tour
<p>Seth Morrissey will be taking the place of regular RTB bass player Kurt Kratch for the months of July, Aug, Sept, and Oct. Seth is the regular Bass player extraordinaire in The Colin Thompson Band.
Also on the drums, for the months of Sept and Oct, will be DC area ledgend Andy Hamburger. Andy is studio player in several album cuts including Molly and Tenbrooks.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630402014-02-10T19:00:00-05:002020-11-09T00:05:06-05:00UK Linedance
<p>So, it seems we have a linedance in the UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnci90QRNFM</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630352013-11-18T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Recording
<p>Randy and band are in the studio in Nov and Dec working on album #6</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630342013-10-11T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Nashville Show
<p>The RTB is in Nashville October 12th of the Germantown Historic Festival in Downtown Nashville.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630332013-06-21T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00New Single 'All Good Now'
<p># 14 this week on International Hotdisc Chart.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630322013-03-22T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00# 7 On International Hotdisc.
<p>'Someday Soon' has climbed from #9 up to #7 this week on the International Hotdisc Chart.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630312013-03-19T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Fillmore Show
<p>The band will be part of Band House concerts tribute to The Rolling Stones show @ the Fillmore Silver Spring in Auugust</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630302013-03-15T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00'Someday Soon' Top 10
<p>The new single 'Someday Soon' has reached the #9 position this week on the international Hotdisc chart.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630282013-02-16T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00New Single 'Someday Soon'
<p>A new single, 'Someday Soon' will be released to radio via Hotdisc International in March.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630292013-02-14T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00First European Tour Of 2013
<p>The first of 2 European Tours for 2013 will begin Feb 28th in Switzerland.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630272013-02-09T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Colin Thompson called top 21 Guitarist in US
<p>The Alternate Root magazine has named Colin Thompson the #21 best roots guitar player in the country today. Others on the list include: Juinor Brown,Derek Trucks,Pete Anderson,BillKirchen,Buddy Miller,Richard Thompson and Colin Linden. Pretty good company.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630262013-02-06T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Another Top 10 of 2012 for Collected.
<p>John Lomax III of Country Music People has just listed 'Collected' as one of the top releases of 2012</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630252012-12-17T19:00:00-05:002020-09-14T03:32:39-04:00'Collected' called one of 10 best of 2012
<p>Outlaw Magazines Dave Pilot has listed 'Collected' as on of the top 10 releases of 2012. He wrote:
Randy Thompson, Collected – If not my personal favorite record this year (and that’s a big if), certainly the one that I’ve gone back to most consistently. While it has the distinct advantage of being one of the earliest to come through my mail slot in 2012, there were a host of others that came in early and haven’t gotten near the airplay this one does. Crunchy, emphatic guitars wrapped around as compelling a vocal as I can recall. Masterfully written songs, masterfully delivered. Collected is a pro’s record, but it’s also one of those albums that gets you down deep on a visceral level and latches on to stay. Thompson’s take on Utah Phillips’ “Rock Salt and Nails” leaves an indelible mark, but the originals here are even more powerful. The rare record that works every bit as well at sunrise as it does as sunset, albeit for different reasons. Here there be art, boys and girls. Genuinely great art.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630172012-12-11T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Video-Live in Austria-2011
<p>Molly & Tenbrooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7CodA6xUmw</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630242012-09-18T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:002013 European Summer Tour
<p>The 2013 European summer tour is now coming together, w/ Dates in Norway, France, Switzerland and the UK. Details soon.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630232012-09-02T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Spring Switzerland Tour-2013
<p>The band will be back in Switzerland for the 5th tour there. The dates will be late Feb thru March 8th</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630202012-08-05T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Americana International Festival-UK
<p>The band been envited to play on the main stage at the Americana International Festival in the UK. July 2013</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630212012-08-02T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00Swiss Tour 2012 Complete.
<p>Thanks Switzerland for a great tour. Looking forward to 2013</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630222012-07-07T20:00:00-04:002022-05-29T10:57:33-04:00CD Release Show For Collected
<p>Jammin Java, Vienna Va</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630192012-03-11T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00European Shows 2012
<p>The band will be in Switzerland the last week of July 2012. Dates announced soon</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630182012-03-06T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:01-05:00#12 Alternate Roots Chart
<p>Collected has jumped up to luck# 13 this week.
Chart Date 03-06-2012
1 Various Artist
This Ones For Him (a Tribute To Guy Clark)
2 Darrell Scott
Long Ride Home
3 Little Willies
For The Good Times
4 Gretchen Peters
Hello Cruel World
5 Wood Brothers
Smoke Ring Halo
6 Linda Chorney
Emotional Jukebox
7 Ryan Adams
Ashes & Fire
8 Chris Castle
Last Bird Home
9 Charlie Faye
Travels With Charlie
10 Kathleen Edwards
11 Reckless Kelly
Good Luck And True Love
12 Lyle Lovett
Release Me
13 Randy Thompson Collected</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630162012-02-04T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T11:56:14-05:00Video from Barn Jam 2012
<p>'Goin Down To Lynchburg Town"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_B4fLiBTyM</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630122012-02-03T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:004.5 Stars from Country Music People
<p>****1/2 out of 5. “All I can say is that real authentic country-rock is alive and well and lives on in this guy’s music. If there is one thing Randy Thompson and his superb band can do is rock the house down. There are some fine originals here….This is a cracking album.” Country Music People Magazine-Simon Aston</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630102012-02-03T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T11:56:14-05:00# 18 Euro Americana Chart
<p>'Collected' is # 18 for the month of Feb. 2012
http://www.euroamericanachart.eu/</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630142012-02-01T19:00:00-05:002022-01-29T07:55:29-05:00Great Review From Music News Nashville
<p>Randy Thompson has made it a point to paint outside of the lines musically. There’s some Country, Americana, and a pinch of Roots Rock to be heard all over his latest collection. While the style varies, one constant throughout the album is his rough and lived-in voice…. has already started to make a worldwide impact…. he combines all of the musical styles that influences him…. the stunning closing track “Bring On Down The Rain,” shows his grittier side to great effect. As always, Thompson outdid himself here.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630132012-01-31T19:00:00-05:002022-02-19T02:53:19-05:00FAR ChART #20
<p>'Collected is # 20 this week.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630042012-01-28T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00# 13 On th International Hotdisc Chart
<p>The rerecorded version of the song 'That's Not Me'</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630092012-01-26T19:00:00-05:002022-01-02T12:50:22-05:00Great New Review from FAME
<p>http://www.acousticmusic.com/fame/p07689.htm</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630062012-01-22T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Official Album Release Day
<p>The album 'Collected' was officially released today.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630152012-01-21T19:00:00-05:002022-05-20T01:48:32-04:00Flyinshoes 'Record Of The Week'
<p>'Collected is there record of the week in Scotland.
Here is there Review:
"Randy plays rocking country music of the highest quality. Imagine someone who combines the best qualities of Joe Ely and Steve Earle (in his original country outlaw guise) and you’ve pretty much got the sound that Randy Thompson makes. Really good songs with a strong propensity to tell a tale, cracking tunes and a real verve in the performance that just snatches you up and carries you along for an exhilarating ride.. Time and again there’s a real drive and pace in the music that just feels like the tune’s been grabbed by the scruff of the neck and the band have run with it. When Randy Thompson’s voice comes in, it’s just right for the music, strong and authoritative but with an emotional strength as well that’s compelling. There are other bands making modern country music as satisfying as this – but there aren’t many…. guaranteed to put a smile on your face. There’s strength in every aspect of these songs and he has a way of making large statements with his music that gives it a larger-than-life, almost myth-making scale; personally, I can’t resist a bit of that and I certainly think fans of artists like Joe Ely and Steve Earle are going to love discovering Randy Thompson."</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630112012-01-21T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Roots Music Report
<p>The new album 'Collected' h made it debut on the american Roots Music Report at # 33 and has now moved up into the top 30 at # 29.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630082012-01-14T19:00:00-05:002022-04-28T11:54:18-04:00Comments from Chris Jackson
<p>Randy Thompson's latest cd, no matter what style of music you like this is one cd that in my opinion should be in any music fan's collection. I can't stop playing it, the more I hear it the more I keep playing it, lol. If you like Steve Earle, Joe Ely kind of outlaw country that can rock as good as any rock'n'roller then Randy is your new man on the block as far as quality songwriting. great vocals and musicianship goes.
Chris R Jackson-Americana International-UK</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630032012-01-09T19:00:00-05:002021-10-09T00:41:14-04:00Comments from Mike Penard-ISO radio in France
<p>the CD is killer.;I already listened to it at least 10 times in 24h !...the selection of songs is more than perfect ..it shows the incredible talent of this master of melodies...each song is a musical gem ...Randy's ability to write killing melodies reminds me John Fogerty's ...they are just a few able to do that...vocally , instrumentally it kills you...my enthusiasm is beyond words...so merci for sending me Randy's music..it made my day believe me...
Mike Penard-ISO Radio-France</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630012012-01-08T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00WKNY New York Interview
<p>9:30 AM. 1/10/12. Streaming live:www.1490wkny.com</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630022012-01-07T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Single released on Hotdisc.
<p>That's Not Me. Rerecorded for the Collected was released as a single on Jan 1st. Debuted at # 17</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630002012-01-04T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Radio Interview WAGS
<p>WAGS Radio, South Carolina</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61630072011-12-19T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Americana International Festival-UK
<p>We have been selected to play at the Americana International Festival in the UK in July 2013</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629972011-12-05T19:00:00-05:002022-05-31T12:53:40-04:00CD Press Release
<p>Randy Thompson's New CD, COLLECTED, Set For Global Release On January 24
Featured Musicians: Mike Auldridge, Rickie Simpkins, Garrick Alden & the late Don Helms
"I wanted this to be the album that you'd play in the car when you're driving down Route 66 with the windows wide open." - Randy Thompson
Nashville, TN (December 19, 2011) With a Virginia bloodline that traces back to the early 1700s, singer/songwriter Randy Thompson gives true meaning to the term "roots music." Like his musical antecedents, Thompson tends to draw inspiration directly from personal experience, creating starkly drawn musical and lyrical pictures. COLLECTED, set for global release January 24 on Jackpot Records, brings the best of Thompson to disc, and his presentation is glorious in its gritty reality.
Fifteen tracks comprise COLLECTED; 12 older songs given new insights, and three new tracks: Twang This, You Can't Talk To Me Like That, Bring On Down The Rain. Randy composed new melodies and altered the lyrics of two old Virginia folk songs (Goin' Down To Lynchburg Town and Ol' 97) to freshen them, and included two outside songs on the disc: Rocksalt & Nails (B. Utah Phillips) and Molly & Tenbrooks (Steve Gillette/Linda Albertano). Combined with Thompson's originals, the project forms a wide-open window to the heart and soul of an American troubadour.
For Thompson, the new CD is a humble offering to the fans who, he says, "Chose the songs themselves. These are the tunes that my fans ask for again and again at my shows." There are a few ballads (Don't You Remember, Bring On Down The Rain), but the bulk of the material is more mid to up-tempo Americana country rockers. Regardless of tempo, Thompson's gritty baritone captures the listener, while his unerring guitar work and compelling pen continue to justify his ever-expanding fan base.
Thompson gathered top-notch musicians for COLLECTED. Players include: Grammy-winning Mike Auldridge (Seldom Scene, Lyle Lovett) on Steel; the late Don Helms (Hank Williams, Sr.) on Steel (on one of his last sessions); Rickie Simpkins (Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Buddy Miller) on Fiddle and Mandolin; Colin Thompson (Randy's son) on Slide, and Garrick Alden (one of guitar great Danny Gatton's favorite pickers) on Lead Guitar.
Randy's roots run far and deep, and COLLECTED is a natural evolution from his 2008, FURTHER ON, a disc that pushed Thompson to near-cult status; generating heavy spins on Sirius XM and hundreds of radio stations across the U.S., Europe and Australia. The disc spawned three Top 5 International HotDisc Chart singles, several European tours, national television exposure, a movie soundtrack appearance and an NPR radio special.
COLLECTED is available to radio via download at AirPlayDirect.com/randythompsoncollected
Programmers can request CDs directly from Jackpot Records: jackpotrecords@hotmail.com.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629992011-12-02T19:00:00-05:002021-04-26T20:13:14-04:00#12 International Hotdisc Chart
<p>'Don't You Remember' has reached # 12 on the International Hotdisc chart in its 5th week.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629982011-11-28T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:002013 Americana International
<p>The Randy Thompson Band has been invited to perform at the Americana International festival in the UK. July 2013</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629942011-09-23T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00'Collected' CD
<p>New CD will be released Jan 23rd 2012 called 'Collected'. It will be 15 songs from 'Wearin' Blue'(now out of print), 'That's Not Me' and Further On, as well as 2 unreleased songs</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629962011-09-19T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Single in Nov.2011
<p>'Don't You Remember' from the Further On albem will be released as a single in Europe in Nov 2011</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629952011-07-01T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T12:07:08-05:00Back To France
<p>Back to France for the first time in two years for a show just outside of Lyon. Hosted by our good friend Florent, the presedent of the FACM (French Assoc Of Country Music). We love he Frence people</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629932011-06-25T20:00:00-04:002022-01-08T05:18:47-05:00Interlaken
<p>Interlaken Festival, Switzerland</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629922011-06-23T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Switzerland
<p>Back in Switzerland for the 3 rd time. Love It.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629912011-06-22T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Austria
<p>Summer European tour begins with a show in Hard Austria.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629902011-06-03T20:00:00-04:002022-03-24T11:18:25-04:00Barn Jam 2011
<p>3rd annual Clifton Americana Barn Jam w/City Dwelling Nature Seekers.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629882011-02-14T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00EuroTour 2011
<p>The european tour for the Randy Thompson Band this year will be June and July. It will include France, Germany and Switzerland. All dates TBA soon</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629872011-02-09T19:00:00-05:002024-02-20T03:44:03-05:00Reactions To Single
<p>Disc Jockey Reactions to the New Single by Randy Thompson
'You Can't Talk To Me Like That Anymore'
Released January 2011
Sandy Watt, Waves Radio, UK Yes
Rolf Hierath, Radio RheinWelle, Germany Very good track 8 Yes
Brian Lewis, Hobart FM, Australia Yes
Dann Hansen, Radio Roskilde, Denmark.... the intensity in the lyric gives it airplay Yes
Lorraine Pfitzner, Radio 2You FM, Australia Yes
John Morris, Trust AM Radio, UK This is great
Bernard Pardoen, Radio Barachois, France Very good country rock 8 Yes
Lucien Boes, VRW Radio, Belgium Good song, good singing Yes
Etienne Berthels, Radio Terre Franche, Belgium Very talented artist. Nice voice 8 Yes
John Bjoersvik, Radio Sotra, Norway Yes
Petur Rouch, Faroya Radio, Faroe Islands This is right up my street 9 Yes
Bob Birch, Venture Radio, UK Love the feel to this Yes
Tony Crooke, Radio Stafford, UK Yes
Hans Mair, Radio Osttirol, Austria Raunchy and rocky and just how I like my country Yes
Goran Ohlzon, Folk Radio, Sweden Yes
David Miller, Pukepatu Radio, New Zealand 8 out of 10 Yes
Erik Topholm, Country Kanalen Radio, Denmark First class effort Yes
Stewart Fenwick, Celtic Music Radio, UK Good song
Al Field, Shoalhaven FM, Australia Has appeal Yes
Myriam Pardaens, Cool FM, Belgium Powerful release
Martin Van Der Laan, Radio Compagnie, Holland Very impressive offering from Randy
Peter Anderl, ORF Radio, Austria Good country sound Yes
Al Watts, Collingwood Radio, Australia Very positive reactions to this
John Craven, BCM Radio, UK Yes
Gerry Warren, 974 Radio, Australia Yes
Eddie Ford, Phoenix FM Radio, Australia Yes
Parko Parkinson, QBN FM Radio, Australia Yes
Colin Roke, CMR Nashville Radio, UK I really like this Yes
Gerd Stassen, EVW Radio, Germany Great music from Randy Yes
Herbert Fischer, Midtfjord Radio, Denmark Yes
Brette Dominique, Triangle FM, France Very good Yes
Graham McLeod, Black Diamond FM, UK Good voice and song. a 10. Yes
Alex Pijnen, BRTO Radio, Holland Excellent. a 10 out of 10 Yes
Rein Wortelboer, Peelgrass Radio, Holland Yes
Alan Priestley, Linedance DJ, UK Yes
Lee Williams, CMR Nashville Radio, UK Yes
Jackie Blair, Country Music & Dance magazine, UK Faultless recording 10
Nigel Rennie, BFBS Radio, Cyprus Outstanding single. Yes
Brian Clough, Smooth Radio, UK This guy is quality Yes
Jackie Storrar, CMR Nashville Radio, UK Fantastic single Yes
Friedrich Hogg, Radio Free, Germany Very good. Yes
Paul Davis, NCM Radio, UK Very good Yes
Marie Crichton, BBC Radio Shropshire, UK This is good, nice and earthy 8 Yes
Brian Sharman, Wycombe Radio, UK Yes
John Brookfield, Pathfinder magazine, UK Like this nice song
Jacques Dufour, Radio Lyon 1 Radio, France Good music....
Maureen Allen, Linedance DJ, UK Excellent track
Stuart Cameron, CMR Nashville Radio, UK Randy is a consumate professional who always delivers in a no-nonsense way his own brand of country music...... consistently putting out very good songs with feeling and excellent production. This latest is no exception
Mike Penard, ISA Radio, France Well done – a fine single.
Barry Dixon, Now Dog This magazine, UK Should do well for Randy
Veronica Capaldi, WHCR FM Radio, UK Very good
Alan Potter, Tempo FM Radio, UK Good new country voice and song
Bernie Birch, 7 Waves Radio, UK a good track...
Tom Robinson, Kingston Radio, UK More great music from Randy for the playlist, keeping in vogue with the present day style of country music drive and appeal that just rocks up the charts
Pietro Scazzola, Radio Gold, Italy Another hit for sure
Roel Stabler, Havenstad FM Radio, Holland Randy is fast becoming a favourite of mine
Kurt Gabriel, ECMA Radio, UK Excellent song, interesting voice a10
Maurice Hope, RocknReel magazine, UK Thompson is one of the better indie-country acts and deserves all the support he gets.
Doc Schulze, Radio Eurohertz, Germany Very good</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629892011-01-31T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Valentines Day Sampler
<p>'The Whole World' from the 'That's Not Me' album will be featured on 'The Alternate Roots' valentines day music sampler</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629862011-01-07T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Top 10
<p>'You Can't Talk To Me Like That' is at #8 this week on the Hotdisc Chart</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629852011-01-01T19:00:00-05:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00New Single Released for 2011
<p>The new single 'You Can't Talk To Me Like That' was released to radio today in the US and Europe. Now available on itunes and cdbaby</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629842010-10-05T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Clifton Day Festival
<p>The band will headline at the Clifton Day Festival. 10/10/10</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629832010-09-13T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00Tour Switzerland 2010
<p>The band has just returned from a very successful tour of Switzerland. Made lots of new friends</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629812010-08-02T20:00:00-04:002022-01-22T12:02:38-05:00Ol' 97 to air in Europe
<p>The Ol' 97 video will air on 8/4/10, Europe wide on Network TV, Cable and satalite program called 3Sat/Country Roads.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629822010-07-28T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:29:00-05:00#2 on Hotdisc Chart
<p>'Songbird' has reached #2 on the european Hotdisc chart.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629792010-07-15T20:00:00-04:002021-05-02T03:12:42-04:00The Alternate Root TV Airs
<p>The show is airing across the country this week. Two live solo songs 'I Fought The Law' and 'Riptide'</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629782010-07-15T20:00:00-04:002021-08-02T06:20:18-04:00SONGBIRD #3 European Hotdisc
<p>This Week Last Week Status Song Title Artist
01 03 I'm A Little Bluer Than That HAYLEY OLIVER BAND
02 01 Love And Broken Hearts T. GRAHAM BROWN
03 06 Songbird RANDY THOMPSON
04 02 You Opened My Eyes MARK W. GLASMIRE
05 08 Wild Angels HARRY STINSON
06 04 Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold) NATASHA SPENCE
07 05 Good Day For Leaving MICHAEL PETERSON
08 11 Make Some Time To Love Me MISS LUCIE DIAMOND
09 07 Stronger Than Diamonds RONNIE BAKER
10 09 Beer Liquor Wine RED HOT POKER DOTS</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629772010-07-08T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00Top10 Euro Hotdisc
<p>Songbird is at #6 this week on the European Hotdisc.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629802010-06-15T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00'OL 97 on XM
<p>'Ol 97 is still in regular rotation on XM after 2 years.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629742010-06-02T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00Alternate Root TV
<p>Rany and the band will be interviewed and playing live on the nationally syndicated TV show ''The Alternate Root.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629762010-06-01T20:00:00-04:002022-02-24T05:58:36-05:00Europe In September
<p>The Randy Thompson band will be touring Switzerland, Germany in Sept. 2010. Dates will be posted soon</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629752010-05-30T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00Summer Concerts
<p>Summer and Fall concert schedual will be posted soon</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629722010-05-16T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00New Single
<p>A new single will be released in Europe in July</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629732010-05-02T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00Recoring Video
<p>The band will be recording a new video June 4 th and 5th</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629712009-08-01T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00European Tour
<p>Kicks off August 8th in France. Then Switzerland, Germany and back to France.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629702009-04-03T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00France/Switzerland Aug. '09
<p>Touring France and Switzerland this summer in August with Colin on Guitar.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629692008-12-09T19:00:00-05:002021-02-10T23:40:26-05:00Americana Music Times
<p>Americana Music Times has Called Further On "one of the best Americana and roots records of the year."</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629682008-12-05T19:00:00-05:002022-05-21T12:46:00-04:00#1 and #3 on Hotdisc
<p>The song 'Further On' hit #1 on the European Hotdisc Independent radio Chart and # 3 on the main Hotdisc chart. This song has the late great Don Helms from Hank Williams Band(1946-1953) on steel in one of his last recording sessions.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629612008-11-10T19:00:00-05:002022-03-10T17:25:18-05:00'Songbird' In Movie
<p>'Songbird' from the 'Further On' album will be heard in the new movie 'And The Winner Is..' to be released early '09.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629642008-06-24T20:00:00-04:002020-12-05T01:25:25-05:00Lufthansa Airlines
<p>German airlines Lufthansa has added songs from 'Further On to their in-flight music program</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629632008-06-24T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T11:52:39-05:00Satellite Radio
<p>Both XM 12, X- Country and Serius 'The Outlaw' have added various songs from 'Further On' to their playlists this year.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629662008-06-05T20:00:00-04:002022-07-14T11:09:39-04:00Top 20 Euro Americana Chart
<p>The album "Further On" reached # 16 for the month of June 2008 on The Euro Americana Radio Chart.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629622008-05-24T20:00:00-04:002020-11-13T06:18:12-05:00# 12 Roots Music Report
<p>The album 'Further On' reached the #12 spot on the Roots Music Report for the United States.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629652008-05-03T20:00:00-04:002020-01-07T11:28:59-05:00Top 30 Americana Album
<p>'Further On' has just cracked the top 30 for radio airplay on the national 'Americana Music Chart'.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629592008-05-02T20:00:00-04:002020-09-12T06:11:13-04:00#6 On The FAR Chart
<p>FAR CHART (Freeform American Roots)April 08
1 James McMurtry: Just Us Kids (Lightning Rod)
2 Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys: Bar Of Gold (Cow Island)
3 Hayes Carll: Trouble in Mind (Lost Highway)
4 The Wilders: Someone’s Got to Pay (Free Dirt)
5 Justin Townes Earle: The Good Life (Bloodshot) *
6 Randy Thompson: Further On (Jackpot)
7 Chatham County Line: IV (Yep Roc)
8 Tim O’Brien: Chameleon (Howdy Skies/Proper)
9 Joe Ely & Joel Guzman: Live Cactus! (Rack ’Em)
10 Walter Hyatt: Some Unfinished Business (King Tears)</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629582008-04-26T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T11:33:16-05:00Randy Thompson Celebrates Birth of Third Son
<p>Ryan Gordon Thompson Born April 6; New CD Riding High On Charts
Clifton, VA (April 9, 2008) Singer/songwriter Randy Thompson celebrates the birth of his third son, Ryan Gordon, who was born to Thompson's wife Julie on Sunday, April 6. The newest addition to the clan weighed in at 5 lbs, 6 oz., and was welcomed by siblings Erik (19) and Colin (16), and the extended Thompson family.
Randy is also celebrating the success of his newest CD, FURTHER ON, which is riding high on several charts. The disc sits at #28 on this week's Americana Music Chart and moving up. He also holds the #13 spot on the Roots Music Report, and #23 on the FAR chart. While thrilled with the numbers, Thompson says, "Nothing can compare to the birth of a child. Julie is doing great, and Ryan is beautiful."</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629672008-03-08T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T13:44:18-05:00Ol' 97 Video In Italy
<p>The video for the song Ol' 97 has been put in heavy rotation on Italys video channel 'Radio Tele Alpe Adria" (RTAA)</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629572008-02-28T19:00:00-05:002022-03-12T10:35:02-05:00Ol' 97 Video Press Release
<p>Randy Thompson's "Ol' 97" Resonates
With Family Ties And Railroad History
Debut Video Includes Vintage B/W Train Footage
Nashville, TN - Randy Thompson's debut video, "Ol' 97," resonates with family ties and railroad history, and includes vintage black and white train footage. Currently airing on Blip TV and YouTube, the piece was produced by Bill Hurley, and shot in and around Clifton, Virginia. It opens with a shot of a roaring steam engine and rolls on from there at a breakneck pace. Fiddler Rickie Simpkins steals the second scene with a lightning-fast bow and an undeniable presence. A quick transition to a performance shot rich with rural ambience showcases Thompson's passionate vocal, powerful guitar work, and a compelling lyric. The tale of the Southern Railway train that crashed September 27, 1903 is driven by bassist Garrick Alden and drummer Dwane Nitz, who laid the groundwork for the phenomenal lead licks of Randy's guitar-gunning 16 year-old son, Colin.
Randy grew up with the story of "Ol' 97." His grandfather, Littlebury Randolph "Ran" Thompson was 10 years old in 1903, and lived in the small "train town" of Lynch Station. Ran grew up by the tracks, and he knew when every train was due. It became his habit to dash out to wave at the engineers as they passed his house. On the day she derailed at the Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Ran didn't know he was waving goodbye. He never forgot Ol' 97; it was a story he told throughout his life and one that Randy has never forgotten.
"It always struck a chord in me," Thompson says of the tale. "I've been singing the original version of the song for years. I just rearranged the lyrics, wrote a new melody, and cranked it up a notch."
"Ol' 97" is from Thompson's latest Jackpot Records CD, FURTHER ON. The disc is drawing rave reviews, and tons of national and international airplay. Multiple tracks from the project are currently airing on XM Satellite's XCountry (CH 12). Look for upcoming national features/reviews on Randy from INSIDE MUSIC ROW TV Show, CyberCountry, No Depression, StarCountry, CountryStarsOnline, Associated Press, Buddy, Gone Country, Country Music Facts & News, MUSICIAN and many more.
See the video at: http://blip.tv/file/665042.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629562008-01-14T19:00:00-05:002022-03-12T10:34:17-05:00Further On press release
<p>Randy Thompson Moves FURTHER ON With His Third CD On Jackpot Records, Available January 30
Features Musicians Don Helms, Rickie Simpkins & Garrick Alden
Nashville, TN (December 19, 2007) Singer/songwriter Randy Thompson emerges from his native Clifton, Virginia countryside and moves FURTHER ON with his latest CD on Jackpot Records, available on January 30, 2008. These are songs that could fill the hills and hollers; they epitomize the Appalachian spirit and tell stories handed down through the years, and new tales that will surely take their place in history.
Throughout the album, you’ll hear the fine fiddle work and heartbreaking mandolin of Rickie Simpkins (Emmylou Harris, Tony Rice, Randy Scruggs); the steel of the legendary Don Helms (Hank Williams, Sr.’s Drifting Cowboys); Thompson’s own gritty acoustic guitar and ringing banjo; Garrick Alden’s superb lead guitar, bass, banjo and drums; Alan Oresky’s tasteful violin and strings; Andy Hamburger’s pulsating drums, and the stellar slide guitar and harmony vocals of Thompson’s son, Colin. Cindy Alden’s haunting harmonies grace one tune, but it is Randy’s versatile and confident vocals throughout that are the driving force here. They are reflective of a man who walks through a life veiled in history, who revels in the “now,” while casting a cool eye to the future. “Most of the songs are about life’s relationships and moving on in one way or another,” Thompson says. “This album was three years in the making, and has a real Virginia feel to it; it’s exactly what I wanted it to be.”
Inspired by the works of Steve Young, John Jackson and Steve Gillette, it is no surprise that this is such a powerful collection of songs. Nothing could place your feet in the red clay and bring to mind cotton, cane and tobacco quicker than “Ol’ ’97,” an old regional folk song. “Rumor has it that my great-grandfather’s cousin wrote this song about a train wreck in the late 1800s,” says Randy.
Another highlight is the title track, which is based on a poem written by Randy’s grandfather, Wesley Sober. “It was found on an old yellowed piece of paper after he died,” says Randy. “He must have written this in the 1920s or ‘30s. I just put the melody to it.”
Thompson takes the reins of Steve Gillette’s compelling story of “Molly and Tenbrooks.” Bill Monroe made it a hit in the 1940s and it has since become a bluegrass standard. Randy brings to life every heartbreaking moment of the four-mile race between the filly and the stallion. Thompson’s poignant “Don’t You Remember” takes one last look at a relationship that has ended, while “Riptide” pulls you under with its powerful imagery of a marriage - and two people - breaking apart. Thompson gives a nod to Utah Phillips with a gritty version of “Rocksalt and Nails.”
Thompson takes big strides with FURTHER ON. Call it what you will – country, Americana, folk; this is music – and Randy Thompson - at their elemental best.
PRESS: For review copies, contact somuchmoore@charter.net or Martha at 615-746-3994.
RADIO PROGRAMMERS/DJs should contact: Fred Boenig rrootsr@ptd.net
Randy Thompson online at www.MySpace.com/randythompsonjackpotrecords.</p>
Randy Thompsontag:randythompson.net,2005:Post/61629602007-11-10T19:00:00-05:002023-12-10T14:46:29-05:00Sound Of The Rain
<p>Next time you visit any of the 150plus TEXAS ROADHOUSE restaurants look for 'Sound Of The Rain' on the jukebox and play it ten times. Great Ribs.</p>
Randy Thompson