Frances144 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I have been trying on and off vaguely for a while to get Richard Thompson up to Shetland. Davie Gardner was kept in the picture but nothing got sorted. I have just received this email from Richard Thompson's forum agent person:-From: beekeeper@richardthompson-music.com Hello Frances, Thanks for writing. A venue or promoter needs to express interest in bringing RT to your area. They then work with Richard's agent on a contract. If you are familiar with folks in your area who are interested in hosting Richard, please have them write here and we will get them in touch with the appropriate party. Best regards, The Beekeeper So, if you are interested or know of any set-up that might be interested, please email Mr Beekeeper or me and I will pass on the information. Personally, I think it would be wonderful to get him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortio Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 that would indeed be excellent. i'll check if the angling club would be interested, it's the kind of thing they go for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 As I recall it, previous attempts were stalled due to Mr Thompson rather high fees.Still, if it were possible it would be fantastic. He's a great performer. If you could get him plus band it would be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 The Town Hall would be a better bet, but somebody would have to organise it. There are several people who'd be happy to do it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Perhaps you could direct them to this website or pm me. ThanksFrances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 It would be great to see him play in Shetland. The Town Hall is great but I think something is lost from a gig when the bar isn't open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 You're a philistine Jordy-boy! When the big man plays you should sit down and shut up, not stand slurping your pint, talking about football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddybay-kyebeoy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I love his music (and as a Shetland connection Aly Bain plays on several of his tracks), but I imagine his fee would be astronomical and only a major injection of backing from local/national arts trust. Perhaps the new music venue would be a good venue for this kind of gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyVocoustic Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Ahh man! it would be amazing for him to stop off for a Vocoustics in Abdn on the way up or down 8O Altho "astronomical" fees scare the sharn oot oh me!Will he not play for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's a non starter for the Town Hall as it would be too small and after the Omar Sosa concert a pain in the ass trying to see the performers. Either the Bowls hall or the main hall at Clickimin for a Saturday night special at the Folk Festival. With the amount of people that are into Thompson in Shetland you would be able to fill Clickimin without a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachy Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Yes, I think you're right. It is just such a shame there's nowhere quite suitable in Shetland (yet). Perhaps the best would be to have a big night in the Clickimin, then a little gig on another night - in one of the halls. Or Busta House!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 The problem with Richard is he's not a household name, only the people that are into his music would go to see him, the only way it would be financially viable would be as part of the folk festival, or guitar festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyVocoustic Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 The problem with Richard is he's not a household name, only the people that are into his music would go to see him, the only way it would be financially viable would be as part of the folk festival, or guitar festival. I disagree - if effort is put in, the night is promoted properly, people will turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Promotion is the name of the game. Omar Sosa isn't a household name but that gig sold out in no time. I think you would find with Mr Thompson that you could sell out the Clickimin without a problem. There are enough people in Shetland who know who he is and more importantly how good he his that they would pull people to the gig with word of mouth. Yes it would be easier to get him as part of the Folk Festival or Guitar Festival(if this happens again) but it would be easier to get him in Shetland as part of his UK tour either at the begining or as the final night. Also just so everyone knows he has been in Shetland before on holiday either in the late seventies or early eighties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Holy ying yang! richard thompson coming to shetland? hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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