A Different Thread & Erika Olson
Thu, 22 May
|Con Club, Lewes
Our May Hilltop Session will be headlined by the wonderful Americana duo 'A Different Thread' and their a richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk inspired by the likes of Old Crow, R.E.M., Joni Mitchell, and John Prine. Support will come from our very own Erika Olson.


Time & Location
22 May 2025, 20:00 – 23:00
Con Club, Lewes, 139 High St, Lewes BN7 1XS, UK
About the Event
A Different Thread
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 three studio albums — capturing the love of two folk singers chasing their dreams on the road.
Backed by Mike Seal on double bass, 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 Threadʼs 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…
Tickets
A Different Thread
£15.00+£0.38 service feeA Different Thread-Concession
No rules, no checks, but if money is a barrier to you attending this gig, feel free to buy a concession ticket. Please be aware that we also want to make sure the artists get paid well too!
£8.00+£0.20 service fee
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