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 on: April 23, 2026, 04:17:22 PM 
Started by ColinB - Last post by ColinB
Quote from: davidmjs on April 23, 2026, 02:53:38 PM


Interesting!  I've got to be say I've not really been paying attention.  Is she on record with him, or is it all just live stuff?


So far I think she's joined him onstage for part of his solo sets. That's what we got at the Warwick Fest last year. But from her FB post I think she's contributing backing vocals on RT's next studio album which is due out later in the year.

I have to say I agree with Dan in that she's a good enough singer but after two or three numbers at Warwick I had hoped she'd leave the stage and let himself do the rest of the set on his own. I'd be interested to give her solo stuff a listen. She posted some photos of when she supported Dave Mason a few years ago saying he was incredibly kind to her.

The one singer I'd really like to hear with RT is his daughter Kami. I don't know if the Thompson family are planning any more gigs.

 32 
 on: April 23, 2026, 03:23:25 PM 
Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by John From Austin
Next up -

David Lee Roth, maybe, at ACL Live. Plenty of tickets still available, so I'll probably decide on the day. Word on the street is that he has numerous backup singers. I imagine he runs around the stage and talk-sings while they cover the rest. Could be fun, still, and the tunes are undeniably classic.

Rhiannon Giddens, probably, Bass Concert Hall. Enough tickets still available, and she is absolutely fabulous.

Not a gig, per se, but the Amazing Acro-Cats are performing at the Long Center on Friday, and we're taking our granddaughter at her request.

 33 
 on: April 23, 2026, 03:19:44 PM 
Started by wayne stote - Last post by John From Austin
R.I.P. Dave Mason. Here's my obligatory picture with Dave back in February 2018 at the now-closed One World Theatre in Austin. Based on this brief interaction, he was not a warm and fuzzy fellow, but he was a truly great guitarist, songwriter and singer.

 34 
 on: April 23, 2026, 02:53:38 PM 
Started by ColinB - Last post by davidmjs
Quote from: Dan O. on April 23, 2026, 12:19:20 PM

Ok, I've now seen Zara with RT a number of times and I'm going to don my flak jacket, emphasising that I have no desire to fall out with anyone over this.

I have nothing whatsoever personal against her, she's a beautiful and charming woman who makes RT very happy, he's happy to have her on stage with him, she's a talent in her own right as an author, playwright and singer.

But...despite her not wishing to be compared to other singers, when put up against Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson, Christine Collister, Judith Owen, Chris While, Vikki Clayton and other truly great female voices who have sung with RT, she's very, how shall I put this, "ordinary, nothing special".
 
Her harmony vocals aren't up to the same standard as those mentioned. I am a musician who sings occasional harmony vocals, so I'm qualified to have an opinion on one of my favourite artists.

If RT had an inferior drummer or bassist on stage with him (he wouldn't, obviously), then I'd also be making comment that they weren't as good as so and so. As it is, I felt the last couple of electric RT gigs I saw had a massive Pete Zorn-sized hole due to said wonderful multi-instrumentalist's sad loss 10 years ago.

And does she really deserve equal billing with him on concert promotion - i.e. "Richard Thompson + Zara Phillips" on promo materials as if people are coming to see her equally ?

Again, I'm going to state that this is just an opinion, other opinions are available. Looking forward to the next time I see RT play.




Interesting!  I've got to be say I've not really been paying attention.  Is she on record with him, or is it all just live stuff?

 35 
 on: April 23, 2026, 02:09:38 PM 
Started by wayne stote - Last post by Tasha
Quote from: Jules Gray on April 22, 2026, 04:37:47 PM

Quote from: Tasha on April 22, 2026, 04:30:47 PM

Quote from: davidmjs on April 22, 2026, 03:05:27 PM

Quote from: Poor Will (Bill) on April 22, 2026, 08:45:37 AM

Quote from: Andy on April 22, 2026, 03:13:53 AM

Dave Mason, 79.

A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition".
Just Steve Winwood left from the original lineup


77 but looks about 20 years younger!


to be fair that is a pic from a few years ago...


I think David meant Stevie rather than Dave.

Jules


Doh! sorry!!

 36 
 on: April 23, 2026, 12:19:20 PM 
Started by ColinB - Last post by Dan O.
Ok, I've now seen Zara with RT a number of times and I'm going to don my flak jacket, emphasising that I have no desire to fall out with anyone over this.

I have nothing whatsoever personal against her, she's a beautiful and charming woman who makes RT very happy, he's happy to have her on stage with him, she's a talent in her own right as an author, playwright and singer.

But...despite her not wishing to be compared to other singers, when put up against Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson, Christine Collister, Judith Owen, Chris While, Vikki Clayton and other truly great female voices who have sung with RT, she's very, how shall I put this, "ordinary, nothing special".
 
Her harmony vocals aren't up to the same standard as those mentioned. I am a musician who sings occasional harmony vocals, so I'm qualified to have an opinion on one of my favourite artists.

If RT had an inferior drummer or bassist on stage with him (he wouldn't, obviously), then I'd also be making comment that they weren't as good as so and so. As it is, I felt the last couple of electric RT gigs I saw had a massive Pete Zorn-sized hole due to said wonderful multi-instrumentalist's sad loss 10 years ago.

And does she really deserve equal billing with him on concert promotion - i.e. "Richard Thompson + Zara Phillips" on promo materials as if people are coming to see her equally ?

Again, I'm going to state that this is just an opinion, other opinions are available. Looking forward to the next time I see RT play.

 37 
 on: April 22, 2026, 08:19:14 PM 
Started by wayne stote - Last post by davidmjs
Quote from: Jules Gray on April 22, 2026, 04:37:47 PM



I think David meant Stevie rather than Dave.

Jules


Indeedy Smiley

 38 
 on: April 22, 2026, 04:37:47 PM 
Started by wayne stote - Last post by Jules Gray
Quote from: Tasha on April 22, 2026, 04:30:47 PM

Quote from: davidmjs on April 22, 2026, 03:05:27 PM

Quote from: Poor Will (Bill) on April 22, 2026, 08:45:37 AM

Quote from: Andy on April 22, 2026, 03:13:53 AM

Dave Mason, 79.

A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition".
Just Steve Winwood left from the original lineup


77 but looks about 20 years younger!


to be fair that is a pic from a few years ago...


I think David meant Stevie rather than Dave.

Jules

 39 
 on: April 22, 2026, 04:30:47 PM 
Started by wayne stote - Last post by Tasha
Quote from: davidmjs on April 22, 2026, 03:05:27 PM

Quote from: Poor Will (Bill) on April 22, 2026, 08:45:37 AM

Quote from: Andy on April 22, 2026, 03:13:53 AM

Dave Mason, 79.

A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition".
Just Steve Winwood left from the original lineup


77 but looks about 20 years younger!


to be fair that is a pic from a few years ago...

 40 
 on: April 22, 2026, 03:05:27 PM 
Started by wayne stote - Last post by davidmjs
Quote from: Poor Will (Bill) on April 22, 2026, 08:45:37 AM

Quote from: Andy on April 22, 2026, 03:13:53 AM

Dave Mason, 79.

A legendary figure, touring until very recently, he'd retired due to "a serious heart condition".
Just Steve Winwood left from the original lineup


77 but looks about 20 years younger!

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