Teddy Thompson @ The Purple Crayon

British folk-rocker Teddy Thompson infuses his music with an Americana sound, inspired by the country and soul music he loves, but he hasn't forgotten his English roots. The son of legendary singer-songwriters Richard and Linda Thompson, Teddy has made a name for himself by blending the music of his home country and his adopted one. His songwriting expresses his "English sensibility - sarcastic, self-deprecating ... I write exactly what comes to mind." With witty lyrics and overtones of soul-searching and questioning at the end of a relationship, Thompson's latest album, Bella, is receiving rave reviews. Entertainment Weekly says he "channels Roy Orbison heartbreak, Lou Christie falsetto, and Righteous Brothers drama with stirring results."

Don't miss Thompson's solo show at The Purple Crayon. Buy tickets here.