RJ Thompson

Artist Information

Biography

RJ Thompson is a 24 year old, UK based singer/songwriter who has released two full length studio albums and one EP worldwide to date. Formerly known as Richard John Thompson, his upcoming new EP will be his first release under the shortened name and will be released in summer 2010. The EP was mastered at the world famous Abbey Road Studios, London.

The new EP focuses on Richard's songwriting ability. Featuring his full band, each of the six brilliantly crafted tracks fuse Richard's acoustic rock/pop background with blues and jazz influences.

Richard has recently toured with and supported (in the UK unless where noted):

- Gabriella Cilmi
- Duke Special
- The Proclaimers
- Sandi Thom
- John Mayall
- Ultravox
- Deacon Blue
- Midge Ure (UK and German tours)
- John Martyn
- David Ford
- Cara Dillon
- Alexander O’Neal
- Polly Paulusma
- Geno Washington

He has also shared a bill with Paul Weller, Newton Faulkner, and The Pogues in the past.

Additionally, he has recently secured artist endorsements with Fender Guitars, Taylor Guitars, and Roland UK.

You can listen to exclusive clips of Richard's new EP on Sonicbids.

Instrumentation

RJ Thompson: Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
***Performs solo, or as a duo with Athol Cassidy (lead guitar), or with all of the musicians listed below.

Athol Cassidy: Lead Guitar
James Peacock: Piano, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Keith Pebberty: Bass Guitar
Stuie Ellerton: Drums, Backing Vocals

Discography

Album: Hidden Daylight (released worldwide - June 2003)
Single: Green Eyed (released worldwide - June 2006)
Album: Illogical Life (released worldwide - July 2006)
EP: Acoustic Sessions EP (released worldwide - April 2007)
EP: Title TBC (release date TBC - summer 2010)

Links

• MySpace

Audio

• A Better Life (from upcoming new EP 2010)
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• When I Get Old (from upcoming new EP 2010)
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• Fables (from upcoming new EP 2010)
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• Vendetta (from upcoming new EP 2010)
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• The Swordfight (Full Band)
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• Green Eyed (Full Band)
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• Another One In Your File
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• Excuses To Fall
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• Smokescreen (Full Band)
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• You Have Me Surrounded
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• Green Eyed
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• Wish You Well (Full Band)
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• Piano Song
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Lyrics

• The Swordfight
• Another One In Your File

Video

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Press

• Metro Radio (Album Review)
  

  A seminal album. A masterpiece. The Soundtrack of a Generation.

• HMV (Album Review)
  

  One of the year's most promising debut sets. 9/10.

• Newcastle Evening Chronicle (Album Review) [+ Show ]
  

  A great songwriter whose album is a lot more dynamic, exciting and progressive than some of the more...A great songwriter whose album is a lot more dynamic, exciting and progressive than some of the more famous local bands such as The Futureheads and Maximo Park.

• Century Radio Review
  

  The hottest singer/songwriter to hail from the North East since Sting.

Setlist

1) Another One In Your File
2) Green Eyed
3) The Day I Win
4) Excuses To Fall
5) Fables
6) Vendetta
7) A Better Life
8) When I Get Old
9) A Second To The Sun
10) She Wants Love
11) From The Outside In
12) Piano Song
13) Jester
14) Smokescreen
15) Sleep
16) You Have Me Surrounded

Sets can range from 15 minutes up to 2 hours.

Occassionally, Richard also throws in some cover versions. Here are some examples:

1) I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2) Walking After Midnight
3) I Got A Woman
4) I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor
5) My City Of Ruins
6) Positively 4th Street
7) Johnny B Goode

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