One of my favorite Richard Thompson CDs is "King Of Bohemia" - a very rare live recording from 1991 consisting of eight songs recorded at the KPFK studios in LA, and nine songs recorded at The Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA. If you find a copy, BUY IT! It's a great introduction to RT's work, and sounds quite good as well. The number is EMCD12. No other info is given on the CD.
Also, you might want to pick up a CD or two by Luka Bloom, particularly "Riverside" and "The Acoustic Motorbike." Both really outstanding songwriting and guitar work. One of the best percussive rhythm guitar players on the planet.
As for Bruce Cockburn, make sure you try two of my favorites, "Breakfast In New Orleans Dinner in Timbuktu" and "Dart To The Heart." Both boast some of his best songs, IMHO.
Also, you might want to pick up a CD or two by Luka Bloom, particularly "Riverside" and "The Acoustic Motorbike." Both really outstanding songwriting and guitar work. One of the best percussive rhythm guitar players on the planet.
As for Bruce Cockburn, make sure you try two of my favorites, "Breakfast In New Orleans Dinner in Timbuktu" and "Dart To The Heart." Both boast some of his best songs, IMHO.