A Different Thread

“Warm, deep, singer-songwriters that have drank from the well of 20th century tradition” - Folk Radio UK

Transatlantic Americana band, A Different Thread, is fronted by Alicia Best from Durham, North Carolina and Robert Jackson from Lichfield, England. The two songwriters first met while busking in Galway, Ireland — a chance encounter that sparked a creative partnership that has flourished over eight years of independent music-making and living on the road.

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 gone on to land prime 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 mournful fiddle and harmonica, exudes a timeless quality. Their influences range from Cash and Carter to Welch and Rawlings, with hair-raising harmonies that tell heartfelt tales of love, loss, and life on the open road.

Now, anchored in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, they return to the UK to tour August - October 2024 and are crafting their next release, set for spring 2025. As the duo traverse new horizons, immerse yourself in the warmth of their music on Apple and Spotify, join them on Patreon, and explore A Different Thread’s extraordinary tale at www.adifferentthread.com