The Shakori Hills Festival of Music and Dance is coming this weekend, October 4-7! Among the 50-plus performers in the lineup is A Different Thread, featuring Alicia Best of Durham and Robert Jackson of England. Robert and Alicia stopped by to discuss their journey and play a few songs off their debut album, “On A Whim.”

Catch A Different Thread on stage at Shakori Hills Friday, October 5, at 4:45 pm.

Part 1: “On A Whim”

 

Part 2: “Potter’s Field”

 

Part 3: “Rosa Rosa”

 

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