The tingle of stinging nettles and heady aromas of hawthorn and cut grass bring waves of nostalgia as the Dorset countryside blooms in the sunshine. With Dartmouth harbour in our rearview and London on the horizon, we take a pause to write this email to you — almost a third of the way into our tour.
Thanks to all who came out to our shows in Scotland, Liverpool, Huddersfield, Manchester, and Dartmouth. The last 700 miles have been a rollercoaster of new places, new faces, some intense shows, a bit of van trouble (though it’s doing alright now) and the gloriously varied countryside of the UK.
Our next stop is Camden in London this Sunday. If you’ve seen the tour videos we have been putting out (the one with the red velvet drapes behind us) then you’re familiar with the stage at Green Note, where we will be playing. It’s a fantastic, intimate venue that have always treated us well. If you’re in the area and are around on Sunday, we would love to see you at the show. Tickets are available here.
On Wednesday, we’re up in Robert’s ancestral hometown, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We’re sharing the bill with local songwriter, Banjo Jen, and Scottish folksinger, Caitlin Gilligan. As well as being good friends, these two are top shelf performers and it’s sure to be a great night. Tickets available here.
While we’re in London, Robert will have his medical examination in preparation for his Green Card interview. Three years ago, we began the process to apply for him to come and live in the USA and we’re finally at the last few stages. Fingers crossed it all goes well and we can be stateside soon, bringing our music back to its American roots.
If you are in the UK catch us while you can, and if you are in the USA and beyond, we hope to see you before too long!
A Different Thread
Upcoming Shows:
LONDON
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023
Green Note, 106 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN
Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM
TICKETS
SHEFFIELD - MIDWEEK AMERICANA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023
The Greystones, Greystones Road, SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire, S11 7BS
Triple Bill with BANJO JEN + CAITLIN GILLIGAN
DOORS 7:30 PM
TICKETS
CREWE
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023
Ebenezers, Nantwich Rd, Crewe CW2 6DF, United Kingdom
DOORS 7:30 PM
TICKETS
OSWESTRY
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023
Hermon Chapel Arts Centre. Chapel St, Oswestry SY11 1LF, United Kingdom
TICKETS
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023
The Cumberland Arms, James Pl St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LD, United Kingdom
Doors 7:30 PM
TICKETS
DONCASTER
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023
Roots Music Club, Ukrainian Centre, 48 Beckett Road, Doncaster DN2 4AD
7:30 PM, SUPPORT: PEET JACKSON
TICKETS
BIRMINGHAM
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023
Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SA
DOORS 7:30 PM, SUPPORT: Farefeld
TICKETS
BRIGHTON & HOVE
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023
The Bee’s Mouth, 10 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1AE
DOORS 7:30 PM
TICKETS
WORTHING
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
Palm Court Pavilion, Beach House Park, 55 Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing, BN11 2DB
More details TBA
Contact venue for tickets
STONEHENGE SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023
Stonehenge Campsite and Glamping, Berwick Rd, Winterbourne Stoke, Salisbury, SP3 4TQ
TICKETS
SHOW AT 7:40 PM
BRISTOL
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023
SouthBank Club. Dean Ln, Southville, Bristol BS3 1DB, United Kingdom
TICKETS
DOORS 5PM, SHOW 6PM - 8:30PM. SUPPORT: RYAN MCMURTRY
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MAVERICK AMERICANA FESTIVAL
FRI, JUN 30, 2023 - 1:00 PM + SAT, JUL 1, 2023 - 2:00 PM
Maverick Festival Productions Easton, Woodbridge, IP13 0EJ
NOT A CULT FESTIVAL
SAT, JUL 1, 2023 - 7:00 PM
TICKETS
Out to Grass, Woodend Farm, Bromyard Rd, Malvern, WR13 5JW
HULL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
TICKETS
The New Adelphi Club, 89 De Grey Street, Beverley Road, Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, HU5 2RU
SUPPORT ACTS (TBA): 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM. MAIN SHOW: 9:55 PM
MANCHESTER
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023
TICKETS
Carlton Club, Rowan Lodge, 113 Carlton Rd, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8BE
DOORS 7:30 PM. SUPPORT: CAITLIN GILLIGAN
LEEDS
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023
TICKETS
Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 5EB
DOORS: 7:30PM. SUPPORT: CAITLIN GILLIGAN + DANNY BRADLEY
SHEFFIELD
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023
TICKETS
Cafe#9, 9 Nether Edge Road, Sheffield, S7 1RU
DOORS: 7 PM
BRISTOL BLUES DANCE
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
The Board Rooms, Market Chambers, 20 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB
BLUES DANCE CLASS 7:30 PM, SHOW WITH DANCING 8:30 PM.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, at limited availability.
Anyone is welcome, though this is a dance event: dancing is encouraged and seating may not be available for all.
LICHFIELD
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023
TICKETS
The Hub at St. Mary’s, Market Square, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG
DOORS 7:30 PM. SUPPORT: BANJO JEN + SPECIAL GUESTS: FAREFELD