BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:525@lewesconclub.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T230000 DTSTAMP:20250121T195758Z URL:https://www.lewesconclub.com/events/a-different-thread-erika-olson/ SUMMARY:A Different Thread & Erika Olson DESCRIPTION:Hilltop Sessions Presents: A Different Thread &\; Erika Olso n\n\n\nOur May Hilltop Session will be headlined by the wonderful American a duo 'A Different Thread' and their a richly emotive tapestry of transatl antic folk inspired by the likes of Old Crow\, R.E.M.\, Joni Mitchell\, an d John Prine.\nSupport will come from our very own Erika Olson.\n\nBar fro m 5:00pm. Doors 8:00pm to 11:00pm.\n\nTickets and more info: www.hilltopse ssions.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Different Thread - British-Americana troubadou rs A Different Thread create a richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic fo lk. Lead singers Robert Jackson (Midlands\, UK) and Alicia Best (North Car olina) first met busking in Ireland. Their chance encounter sparked a musi cal journey that has spanned over nine years\, a dozen countries\, and thr ee studio albums — capturing the love of two folk singers chasing their dreams on the road.\nBacked by Mike Seal on double bass\, their original s ongs weave Celtic balladry and Appalachian blues\, featuring fiddle\, harm onica\, and an abundance of honeyed harmonies. Following in the footsteps of Johnny Cash and June Carter\, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris\, and Gil lian Welch and Dave Rawlings\, A Different Threadʼs unique sound has earn ed them acclaim for their powerful storytelling and moving live performanc es. They have garnered support slots with the likes of The Milk Carton Kid s\, Native Harrow\, and Jody Stephens (Big Star)\, as well as features wit h NPR and the BBC.\nTheir third album\, Over Again (May 2025)\, is an ode to new beginnings and working towards a brighter future. Written around th e solar eclipse\, it sees the band exploring new sonic territory\, mixing electric guitars with dulcimers\, gospel-esque backing vocals with honky-t onk fiddle. Echoes of Old Crow\, R.E.M.\, Joni Mitchell\, and John Prine r ipple through its tracks\, creating a potent\, soul-soothing mix that will leave you wanting to play it all over again.\n“Warm\, deep\, songwriter s that have drunk from the well of 20th-century tradition.” – Folk Rad io UK\nErika Olson - Heralded by Americana Highway as “a modern-day trou badour” with “impeccable musicianship and vocals\,” Erika Olson brin gs her unique blend of folk\, pop and Americana to life with endearing art istry and a powerful connection to audiences through her live performances . Since the release of her debut album\, This Is How I Pray (May 2023)\, Erika’s career has flourished—earning recognition as a finalist in Ho ller's inaugural songwriting competition\, securing a coveted spot in the much-beloved Purbeck Rising Competition\, and performing at festivals and venues across the UK\, including the Black Deer Festival\, London’s Gree n Note\, Hastings Fat Tuesday\, Elderflower Fields\, Wick St and beyond. W ith a voice likened to Everything But The Girl\, Emmylou Harris\, and Bonn ie Rait\, and songwriting reminiscent of Joni Mitchell\, Erika weaves deep ly personal narratives into universal themes. She combines timeless and ti mely music with a unique\, authentic artistry that resonates deeply with h er listeners.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lewesconclub.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/ADT2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR