Richard Thompson at the Uptown

JaM Cellars presents Richard Thompson with his Ship to Shore electric full band tour with Kacy and Clayton at the Uptown Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. Thompson’s influence cannot be overstated. He cofounded Fairport Convention at 17 in the ‘60s, inventing the distinctive strain of British folk rock.  He left the group by 21 for a decade-long musical partnership with his then-wife, Linda, and more than 30 years as a highly successful solo artist.  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.  His songs include the poignant “Farewell, Farewell,” the seasonally appropriate “Now Be Thankful,” his biggest hit “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” and infectious “Wall of Death.”  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, Los Lobos and many more.  He recently released Ship to Shore, his first studio album in six years.  Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com