Patchwork Shindig

A Different Thread + Caitlin Gilligan + Mr. Novembre Trio

Presented by: A Different Thread

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0	MANCHESTER: The Carlton Club
P	Thursday 22nd August, 2024
N	7:30pm

Event information

Three bands team up for a Thursday evening of live music and celebration in Manchester, headlined by transatlantic trio, A Different Thread. They are joined by folk singer, Caitlin Gilligan and the Mr. Novembre trio. The show is at the Carlton Club in Whalley Range on Thursday 22nd August. Doors open at 7:30pm Tickets are £10 and available at adifferentthread.com

A DIFFERENT THREAD

The story of A Different Thread began with a serendipitous meeting, busking on the streets of Galway, Ireland. Robert Jackson from Lichfield, England and Alicia Best from Durham, North Carolina. Their impromptu harmonies sparked a creative partnership that has flourished over eight years of independent music-making and relentless touring.

Folk Radio UK lauded them as “warm, deep songwriters” with “a strong, independent sound,” a testament to their word-smithery, which delves into themes of change, counter culture, travel, and the parting ways and reuniting that comes with a life on the road.

Known for their hair-raising vocal harmonies, intricate guitar, soulful fiddle, playful harmonica, and Alicia’s distinctive suitcase drum-kit, the duo has forged a minimalist yet powerful sound that resonates deeply with listeners.



CAITLIN GILLIGAN

Gallovidian folk musician, Caitlin Gilligan, hails from rolling hills and glens. Although now based in North-West England, her songs still echo the wildness of her youth.​

Caitlin has played alongside artists such as Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson, The Unthanks, Sam Amidon, Rachel Sermanni, Emily Portman and Rachel Newton. She played her debut Cambridge Folk Festival in 2019, where she was a selected highlight on The Den Stage. In 2022, she toured with the highly-acclaimed folk-supergroup Tarren for a run of Nest Collective gigs around the country. 2023 saw the recording of five original tracks at Wise Tree Studios in Liverpool, to be released Spring/Summer of 2024, as well as nationwide gigs such as her sold out show at The Green Note in London.



MR. NOVEMBRE (TRIO)

Hailing from the Middle-East by way of France, Mr. Novembre plays impassioned contemporary folk mixing deft fingerpicking, spirited climaxes, and heartfelt lyricism, singing about love and self-discovery, with towering and cathartic performances



PATCHWORK TOUR

“This show is a special stop on A Different Thread's 'Patchwork Tour', which spans over 20 cities and towns across the UK," shared the band in a statement. More than just music, this tour embodies community spirit. Audience members are encouraged to bring a small square of fabric or cloth to contribute to a collaborative art piece—a quilt symbolizing unity, diversity, and creativity. Contributors stand a chance to win this unique creation at the tour's conclusion.

"In a world where music weaves our lives together, this patchwork tour celebrates how it enriches our connections with each-other,” added the band. Demonstrating their commitment to sustainability, A Different Thread opposes the fast fashion fabric market by crafting their shirts from upcycled fabric. Audience members are invited to bring their own clothing items for a personalised stencil design during the show.