Tying up the loose ends

After 10 intense days in the studio in North Carolina, we have a record!

The tracks are in the post production phase now, we think they are already sounding great!

Our target release date is August 2018, just in time for our performance at Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

We are now touring in the UK until September and we would love to see you at a show!

We will be sending out more info about the album as it comes together so stay tuned!

Your fan, 
ADT


Upcoming shows:
 

Thunder and Fireflies

In between the downpours, the first fireflies of the season begin to glow.  Another tour comes to a close as the thunder rolls on into the night. 

a different thread

The rain, despite causing our last show to be cancelled, is a welcome change.  Over the last month we have been graced with scorching weather, stunning scenery, engaged audiences, exciting venues, and unexpected adventure...not to mention some famous southern hospitality!   
It has also been a pleasure to perform with Alan Best and Birdie Baird (see photo) along with a host of other local talent as we prepare to record our debut full length album starting tomorrow!

Our Kickstarter campaign was a success—thank you so much to those of you who donated to our project! We look forward to creating your rewards and getting them into your hands!

On Saturday June 1st, Robert will be returning to his hometown to perform a solo blues set at the Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival and you can catch a full band show at the Globe at Hay on Wye on the 22nd June.  Look our for more UK dates to be announced!

Your fan,
ADT

The home stretch

a different thread

Our album Kickstarter is now in its final stage and ends this Sunday at 9.22am USA time (or 2.22pm if you're in the U.K.).  A massive thank you to those of you who have shown your support already, we are very close to the $7,700 goal.  Even a little donation goes a long way!

Click here to donate now and choose your reward


Here's a live video we made in Paris back in March. The tune is 'Carolina Song' and will be one of the tracks on the upcoming album.

MAKING RIPPLES

"You're not allowed to play music here, you have to stop" said the burly security guard, holding his walkie-talkie threateningly.  We were in the old tobacco district in downtown Durham, NC, gearing up for our interview and live session on national public radio...
and trying not to get kicked off the premises!

A Different Thread

Frank Stasio's voice is a daily comfort for many Americans living in North Carolina who tune in to listen to his show 'The State of Things'. 
"Oh you brought the ukulele!" he said when he walked in and saw Alicia strumming along.
"I can't believe that's Frank Stasio" said Kaiah, as Frank walked by. Birdie let out a faint yelp.

Click here to listen to the full 15 minute slot on WUNC
 

And here is a short clip of us rehearsing in the studio before the interview with our guest musicians; Kaiah Wells and Birdie Baird.

In other exciting news, our album Kickstarter is currently 70% funded! We now have just 6 days left to reach our goal! 

Many of you have been amazing at showing your support since we launched earlier this month, thank you so much!

There are still some great rewards on offer, please continue to share and donate if you can!
We will be heading to the studio at the end of May to record the album.

click here to donate now


Until then, why not see if you can catch us at a show in the US south?


Your fan,

ADT


Upcoming shows:

Half way there

Greetings from North Carolina,

adifferentthread


Our Kickstarter is almost 50% funded!
We have 19 more days to make our target and get this project off the ground!


CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW AND JOIN THE JOURNEY

 

Even with the tour in full swing we have managed to find the time to work up our material with local artists.  We cannot wait to get into the studio with these talented folks!

If you are able to support us from near or far, we have rewards (and our eternal thanks) for you!
 
Thank you to everyone who has already donated, your support means the world to us!

If you happen to be in the US south, come find us at a live show!

CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING SHOWS

Your fan,

ADT

We're making a full album!


CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW AND CHOOSE YOUR REWARD

New songs? -Check!
Awesome studio in the woods in North Carolina? -Check!
Talented guest musicians ready? -Check!
Now we just need your support to make it happen!

We are super excited to be bringing our new songs to life and we can't wait to get our new album into your hands!
 

With Kickstarter it's all or nothing, if we don't make our goal, we don't get a penny of the money you've pledged, if our project succeeds then we can continue to share our music with you and the rest of the world!


If you would like to donate but you're not familiar with Kickstarter, simply choose one of the perks on the right hand side of the page (on some phones and tablets, you have to rotate the screen to see the full rewards)

Project ends in 30 days!

(Oh and by the way, today just so happens to be Robert's birthday so if you are feeling generous, follow the link)


Your Fan,

ADT

Out of the frying pan and into the skillet

A Different Thread

After two months touring in the Netherlands, Belgium and France, we are switching our berets for stetsons and turning our sails to the States for a tour of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee.

We can't wait to be on National Public Radio for the first time (April 27, on WUNC with Frank Stasio), or to perform with Jonathan Byrd again (this time at The Kraken), but we're most excited about going into the studio at the end of May to record our first full length album at Arbor Ridge Studios in North Carolina!


We have decided to crowd-fund the album through Kickstarter.com. The project launches tomorrow (Friday, April 6) which just so happens to be Roberts birthday(by complete coincidence, honest)!  He will be performing a solo launch concert in Lichfield at The Lounge, 9pm before flying out to America on Sunday.
Click here for the launch concert FaceBook event page

Look out for another email tomorrow with all the Kickstarter information!


Upcoming shows: 
(Click here for full venue info / timings)
 

April 6
Lichfield

April 13
Wendell, NC

April 14
Wilmington, NC

April 15
Wilmington, NC

April 19
Columbia, SC

April 20
Charleston, SC

April 25
Chapel Hill, NC

May 5 + 6
Thomas, WV

May 8
Charlottesville, VA

May 10
Blacksburg, VA

May 11
Morganton, NC

May 12
Floyd, VA

May 12
Asheville, NC

May 13
Sylva, NC

May 14
Knoxville, TN

May 15
Knoxville, TN

May 17
Asheville, NC

May 19
Saxapahaw, SC

 

Your fan,

ADT