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Published on 2026-10-14
Legendary British guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson will bring his Hippies, Thugs and Heroes Tour to the Boulder Theater on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Thompson will perform with his band, joined by special guests Clayton Linthicum and Quinn Bachand. The evening promises a mix of British folk rock, masterful guitar playing and songs spanning Thompson's remarkable career.
Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ’60s, he and his bandmates helped establish the distinctive sound of British folk rock. He left the group by the age of 21, followed by a decade-long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda Thompson and more than 30 years as a highly successful solo artist.
In 2011, Thompson received an OBE (Order of the British Empire), personally bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The Los Angeles Times called him “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix,” and Rolling Stone has named him one of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time.
He has received lifetime achievement awards for songwriting from the BBC Radio 2 Awards and the Americana Music Association and was awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Award. His song “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Greatest Songs Since 1923.”
A wide range of musicians have recorded Thompson’s songs, including Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, David Byrne, Don Henley and Los Lobos, among many others.
His extensive body of work includes numerous Grammy-nominated albums and soundtracks, including Werner Herzog’s Grizzly Man and the 2019 documentary The Cold Blue.
Thompson's mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar, combined with his songwriting, engaging stage presence and dry wit, continues to attract new audiences. His February appearance at the Boulder Theater offers Colorado fans another opportunity to experience one of British folk rock's most distinctive musicians.
Richard Thompson & Band – Hippies, Thugs and Heroes Tour
With: Clayton Linthicum & Quinn Bachand
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027
Venue: Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Tickets: Reserved seated
Ages: All ages (under 16 with an adult)
On Sale: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Tickets: Available HERE
