Sunday 5th May – 4.30pm
Lightning Threads
This Sunday’s (5th May) gig introduces Sheffield based band, Lightning Threads, as part of the “Off the Lonely Road” UK Tour.The three piece are Tom Jane (vox/guitar) Sam Burgam (Vox/Bass) Hugh Butler (Drums/Keys). From the gruff vocal melody styles of Chris Stapleton to the inspiring arrangements of legendary blues bands Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
LIGHTNING THREADS are a Blues-Rock power trio influenced by the great rock musicians of another time. Often compared to The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. Cream & The Doors.
Featuring face-melting guitars, groove-ridden basslines, and a multi-instrumentalist drummer simultaneously playing keys. Audiences can’t get enough of Thread’s fresh and uniquely energetic electric blues.
Their music regularly featured on BBC INTRODUCING with the single ‘Take a Mile’ hitting #1 in the ITUNES BLUES CHART upon release in 2021. With their Debut Album ‘OFF THAT LONELY ROAD’ now out in the world there is growing excitement on the Northern Blues circuit
Since forming 2019, they have headlined legendary venues such as THE LEADMILL and THE GREYSTONES, Sheffield. As well as unforgettable festival appearances in front of thousands at WITNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL (supporting Bez, Happy Mondays) BUNKERFEST (supporting Beans on Toast) and DN ONE LIVE (supporting Sandi Thom) Also sharing stages with the likes of CHANTEL MCGREGOR, DARNELL COLE, TOM KILLNER, THE FARGO RAILROAD CO., EMILIA QUINN, THE DAYBREAKERS, and WILLIAM THE CONQUERER at some of the UK’s best venues.
A compelling power trio with an obsession and dedication to their music; embarking on bringing their flare and full force of Blues Rock & Roots to the scene.
The show starts at 4.30pm and the door charge is £13
In Lincolnshire, the audience have to travel many a mile to hear good music and their closeness to the action at the Hope Tavern creates an environment and atmosphere to rival most blues venues in the UK.
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