Acoustic Guitar Masterclass! Richard Thompson Live at Paste Studio (Knoxville 2026)

Richard Thompson - Full Session (Live at Paste Studio, Big Ears Festival 2026) Experience the masterful songwriting and jaw-dropping acoustic guitar technique of a true folk-rock icon! Welcome to the official live music archives, presenting a high-definition Paste Magazine session featuring Richard Thompson. Recorded live on March 28, 2026, at Tombras HQ during the prestigious Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, this intimate session captures the legendary Fairport Convention co-founder at his absolute finest. Equipped with his signature hybrid picking style, dry wit, and singular vocal delivery, Thompson delivers a captivating three-song set. 🎤🎸 Richard Thompson – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar 📋 5 Fast Facts About the Performance & Liner Notes: • The Big Ears Festival Setting – Taped live at Tombras HQ in Knoxville, TN as part of the world-renowned Big Ears Festival 2026, an annual celebration of avant-garde, folk, jazz, and exploratory music. • The Pioneer of British Folk-Rock – As a founding member of Fairport Convention in 1967 and through a legendary solo career, Thompson essentially invented the British folk-rock guitar style. • Unrivaled Hybrid Picking – Utilizing a pick between his thumb and index finger alongside his remaining fingers, Thompson creates a simultaneous rhythm, bassline, and lead melody that sounds like two guitarists playing at once. • Pro Audio & Visual Production – Captured with precision engineering by Juan M Soria on audio alongside videographers Brad Wagner and Pedro Romero for Paste Magazine. • Master Songwriting Legacy – This session highlights Thompson's sharp storytelling, sardonic humor, and dark balladry across "Cocaine Walkin’, Booze Talkin’", "Pipe Dream", and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." ✨ Video Highlights & Timestamps: [00:49] - “Cocaine Walkin’, Booze Talkin’”: Thompson opens the session with intricate acoustic picking and razor-sharp lyricism. [09:05] - “Pipe Dream”: A mesmerizing performance demonstrating Thompson's rhythmic groove and intricate fingerstyle runs. [16:32] - “The Sorcerer's Apprentice”: The session reaches its climax with an atmospheric, evocative showcase of vocal and guitar dynamics. Production: Juan M Soria - Audio Brad Wagner - Video Pedro Romero - Video https://bigearsfestival.org/ https://tombras.com/ #paste #richardthompson #livemusic