An original songwriter who draws on her love of the earth, life, and death for inspiration. With just a guitar and drum she uses dark gothic visuals, whilst singing softly and belting out her vocals in equal measure to captivate her audience.
Some things are just meant to be. Alicia Best (US) and Robert Jackson (UK) met while busking on the cobbled streets of Ireland and discovered both a musical and personal harmony that was serendipitous. In the decade since forming A Different Thread, Best and Jackson have taken their act on the road, touring over a dozen countries, supporting artists such as Milk Carton Kids and Jody Stephens (Big Star), and garnering critical praise from the likes of Folk Radio UK, which hailed the duo as “warm, deep songwriters that have drank from the well of 20th century tradition.”
Headlining the opening night we have Roving Crows, multi award winning & un-missable IRISH FOLK ROCK. Roving Crows are an Irish Folk Rock band based in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. The Crows are a MUST SEE live act; a mix of fiery fiddle playing and conscious lyrics alongside driving drums and bass.
Draw back the Veil and peer into the realm of the Unseelie, guided by fantasy Bards, Fae as Folk. Gabi and Alicia are a dark folk duo, brewing potent tales of the fantastic and folkloric through a mixture of traditional folk tunes, rollicking shanties, and captivating original creations.
Lyz LeFay is a singer/songwriter that has been playing in bands and solo over 25 years.
Peet Jackson’s musical influences were passed down the generations from his Irish and Ukrainian roots. He honed and developed his musical sound and production skills at a London University where Peet gained a 1st Class Music degree.
