A Different Thread + The Old Crow Road + Keir Lammas
A Different Thread
+ The Old Crow Road
+ Keir Lammas
Wednesday 9th July 2025
The New Adelphi Club
£10 Tickets at the bottom of this page
Doors: 8.00pm
“WARM, DEEP, SONGWRITERS WHO HAVE DRANK FROM THE WELL OF 20TH CENTURY FOLK TRADITION” – FOLK RADIO UK
British-Americana troubadours A Different Thread create a richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk.
Lead singers Robert Jackson (Midlands, UK) and Alicia Best (North Carolina) first met busking in Ireland. Their chance encounter sparked a musical journey that has spanned over nine years, a dozen countries, and two studio albums—capturing the love of two folk singers chasing their dreams on the road.
Their original songs weave Celtic balladry and Appalachian blues, featuring fiddle, harmonica, and an abundance of honeyed harmonies. Following in the footsteps of Johnny Cash and June Carter, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, A Different Thread’s unique sound has earned them acclaim for their powerful storytelling and moving live performances. They have garnered support slots with the likes of The Milk Carton Kids, Native Harrow, and Jody Stephens (Big Star), as well as features with NPR and the BBC.
Their upcoming third album, Over Again is set for release in early September, however physical pre-release copies (CD and Vinyl) will be available at live shows on this tour. The album is an ode to new beginnings and working towards a brighter future. Written around the solar eclipse, it sees the band exploring new sonic territory, mixing electric guitars 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.
+ The Old Crow Road
The Old Crow Road are Tracey, Rob & Rachel. Together, they draw inspiration from folk traditions and combine them with their own unique sounds to create performances that they hope will resonate and leave a lasting impression.
+ Keir Lammas
Singer/Songwriter in the great city of Hull. Blending Folk and County ‘Keir Lammas’ is a nostalgia trip for a modern audience.