LIGHTNING THREADS are a Blues-Rock power trio hailing from Sheffield, influenced by the great rock musicians of another time. Often compared to The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. Cream & The Doors.

Since forming 2019, they have headlined legendary venues such as THE LEADMILL and THE GREYSTONES, Sheffield. As well as unforgettable festival appearances in front of thousands at WITNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL (supporting Bez, Happy Mondays) BUNKERFEST (supporting Beans on Toast) and DN ONE LIVE (supporting Sandi Thom) Also sharing stages with the likes of CHANTEL MCGREGOR, DARNELL COLE, TOM KILLNER, THE FARGO RAILROAD CO., EMILIA QUINN, THE DAYBREAKERS, and WILLIAM THE CONQUERER at some of the UK’s best venues.

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Featuring face-melting guitars, groove-ridden basslines, and a multi-instrumentalist drummer simultaneously playing keys. Audiences can’t get enough of Thread's fresh and uniquely energetic electric blues.

Their music regularly featured on BBC INTRODUCING with the single ‘Take a Mile’ hitting #1 in the ITUNES BLUES CHART upon release in 2021.

With their Debut Album 'OFF THAT LONELY ROAD' now out in the world. There is a plethora of excitement building around the Trio.
Their music already reaching new audiences and success increasing with their latest single ‘Take A Mile’ heading straight to the top of the Blues iTunes Chart on release.
Throughout theses singles you can draw upon the blend of influence which seeps into their sound. From the gruff vocal melody styles of Chris Stapleton to the inspiring arrangements of legendary blues bands Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
With acclaim from the likes of BBC Introducing and announcements of big shows and tour dates there's a thrill of excitement building for Lightning Threads!


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