British folk rock icon Richard Thompson returns to the Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Old Dewline Road in North Truro, on Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. A savvy songwriter and fine guitarist, Thompson has over 50 years of material from which to draw, including work with Fairport Convention, former partner Linda Thompson, and 19 solo albums. Tickets range from $55 to $75 at payomet.org.