Richard Thompson •June 23, 2021 • 7:30 PM • Free

After blowing away the crowd last summer, Richard Thompson returns to the Woodbridge stage with his sweetheart, Zara Phillips opening!

Powered by evocative songcraft, jaw-dropping guitar playing, and indefinable spirit, this venerable icon holds a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in Nashville, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC Awards among his many accolades. 2011 saw Thompson garner an OBE (Order of the British Empire) personally bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Moreover, Time touted his anthem, “1952 Vincent Black Lightning,” on its “100 Greatest Songs Since 1923” list.

Thompson’s influence can’t be overstated. Everybody from Robert Plant, Don Henley, and Elvis Costello to REM, Sleater-Kinney and David Byrne has covered his music.

Zara Phillips is a singer songwriter, author and adoptee advocate. Zara has written on the topic of the life long impact of being adopted her most recent book 'Somebody's daughter' 2018. Over the years she has facilitated adoption groups and spoken to the mental health professionals on her adoption experience. She has facilitated groups for adopted families and publicly spoken about her experience. "Mediation & KitKats" is her first CD out in a few years. Her songs describe the complexities of relationships, finding oneself and explore the theme of connection and healing.

Zara’s new book “Somebody’s Daughter”, published by John Blake/Bonnier Publishers, was released February 2018 in the UK and August 2018 in the USA. Since the book’s release, Zara is touring is singing harmonies with Richard Thompson solo and band shows. He also produced and arranged her new CD.