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"Warm, deep, singer-songwriters that have drank from the well of 20th century tradition" - Folk Radio UK
Transatlantic Americana group, A Different Thread, is fronted by Alicia Best from Durham, North Carolina and Robert Jackson from Lichfield, England. The two first met busking in Ireland ? a chance encounter that sparked a musical adventure across a dozen countries, touring, writing, and living in constant motion.
Their authentic performance caught the attention of Shrewsbury Folk Festival, where a win in 2017 earned them a coveted spot on the main stage. They have since landed features on both BBC and NPR, as well as support slots with notable artists like Jody Stevens (Big Star), Native Harrow, and the Milk Carton Kids.
With nods to 70s' folk revival, country, and Appalachian blues, their music, featuring a suitcase drum-kit, fiddle, and harmonica, exudes a timeless quality. Drawing influence from Cash and Carter, and Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, their hair-raising harmonies tell heartfelt tales of love, loss, and life on the open road.
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St James's Memorial Hall Lower Borough Walls, Bath, United Kingdom
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A Different Thread Biography
"A Different Thread, the transatlantic band, is fronted by Alicia Best from Durham, North Carolina and Robert Jackson from Lichfield, England.
Their story began with a serendipitous meeting on the streets of Galway, Ireland, where the two songwriters first crossed paths while busking.
Their impromptu harmonies sparked a creative partnership that has flourished over eight years of relentless touring and independent music-making.
Known for their hair-raising vocal harmonies, intricate guitar, soulful fiddle, harmonica, and Alicia’s distinctive suitcase drum-kit, the duo has forged a minimalist yet powerful sound that resonates deeply with listeners.
Their songs delve into themes of travel and life on the road, parting ways, reuniting, being at a crossroads, counter-culture, and ultimately, change. Folk Radio UK lauded them as “warm, deep songwriters” with “a strong, independent sound,” a testament to their ability to craft songs that connect with audiences on a human level.
"Nothing short of intoxicating” - Hits In The Sticks
“These guys sound like a mature bottle of wine” - Claire Cavanagh, BBC Radio Bristol
"It touched my heart” - Sam Bonham, BBC 6 Music
Read MoreTheir story began with a serendipitous meeting on the streets of Galway, Ireland, where the two songwriters first crossed paths while busking.
Their impromptu harmonies sparked a creative partnership that has flourished over eight years of relentless touring and independent music-making.
Known for their hair-raising vocal harmonies, intricate guitar, soulful fiddle, harmonica, and Alicia’s distinctive suitcase drum-kit, the duo has forged a minimalist yet powerful sound that resonates deeply with listeners.
Their songs delve into themes of travel and life on the road, parting ways, reuniting, being at a crossroads, counter-culture, and ultimately, change. Folk Radio UK lauded them as “warm, deep songwriters” with “a strong, independent sound,” a testament to their ability to craft songs that connect with audiences on a human level.
"Nothing short of intoxicating” - Hits In The Sticks
“These guys sound like a mature bottle of wine” - Claire Cavanagh, BBC Radio Bristol
"It touched my heart” - Sam Bonham, BBC 6 Music
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