A Different Thread – Over Again Tour
“Warm, deep, songwriters that have drunk from the well of 20th-century tradition.”– Folk Radio UK
British-American troubadours A Different Thread are back in Lichfield with their transatlantic blend of americana. Lead singers Robert Jackson (Lichfield) and Alicia Best (North Carolina) first met busking in Ireland. Their chance encounter sparked a musical journey that spans over nine years, a dozen countries, and three albums — capturing the love of two folk singers, chasing their dreams on the road.
Their upcoming album, Over Again is set for release in early September, however, exclusive physical pre-release copies (CD and Vinyl) will be available at this show! These eleven songs are an ode to new beginnings and working towards a brighter future. Written around the solar eclipse and relocating to the US, it sees the band exploring new sonic territory, mixing electric slide guitar with dulcimers, gospel-esque backing vocals with honky-tonk fiddle. Echoes of Old Crow, R.E.M., Joni Mitchell, and John Prine ripple through its tracks, creating a potent, soul-soothing mix that will leave you wanting to play it all over again.
