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Biography
Threaded are an acoustic crossover outfit that create and perform original music inspired by world folk culture, nature, stories and personal experiences. Described as ‘an ambient slice of acoustic wonderment’ (Songlines) and ‘with startling levels of expertise’ RnR; their compositions fuse influences from traditional and contemporary folk, classical music and world soundscapes, which has culminated in their unique and distinctive sound.
Threaded features the 'super talented' (Bright Young Folk) Midlands based musicians: Jamie Rutherford (guitar/lead vocals), Ning- ning Li (violin/vocals) and Rosie Rutherford (clarinet/bass clarinet/ vocals). The trio have released 4 studio albums, with their most recent album 'as it always was' being produced by their very own Jamie Rutherford and released Summer 2024. As well as touring and performing on the music circuit, their love for collaborative writing and devising has seen them create and perform and tour music for the Theatre sector too. Their music has received great critical acclaim, and they feel so privileged to be able to create and share the music from their hearts to audiences all over!
‘A wonderfully accomplished and fresh fusion’ & ‘beautiful refreshing and charming’ Songlines
'The music quite simply dazzles' FATEA
'Threaded make a glorious sound.' Bright Young Folk
'It is atmospheric and joyful to see these guys perform' Folk Phenomena
'They are to be greatly applauded for the entirely self-penned compositions that they have come up with, and for the most impressive breadth of style they demonstrate.' (R2 Rock 'n' Reel)
'With their own impressive talent to underpin their passion for musical exploration, [and] seemingly endless capacity to create music and song that appeals across multiple audiences' (Folk Radio UK)
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‘A wonderfully accomplished and fresh fusion’ Songlines
‘An ambient slice of acoustic wonderment’ Songlines
'The music quite simply dazzles' FATEA
'An absolute joy to listen to.' Folk Radio UK
'Very talented trio' Johnny Coppin: BBC Radio Gloucester
'Creative, clever and captivating music of instant allure and appeal.' The Living Tradition
'Threaded make a glorious sound.' Bright Young Folk
'A feast of beautiful music' Limping Chicken
You could call them the “E.T.” of the folk world as their tunes are the musical equivalent of the fruits of Steven Spielberg’s producing flair. Folk Phenomena
as it always was
**** ‘An ambient slice of acoustic wonderment.’ Songlines
'A beautiful, refreshing and charming listen.' Songlines
Fair Winds & Following Seas
****"This is a beautiful package inside and out, and one that suggests that Threaded will become significant figures on the folk scene." RnR
"Enjoying Fair Winds and Following Seas is like an evening spent at the best of dances among the best of company – you leave feeling fresh, elated, and eager for more." Folk Radio UK
"Fair Winds and Following Seas leaves you longing for more. It’s rare to find an album that’s so effortlessly uplifting. An absolute joy to listen to." Folk Radio UK
"Overall, it's like sitting on a pebble beach, the waves breaking on the shore. You could be there forever, you wouldn't mind, you never want to leave that magical place. You don't have to. Just hit the loop button." FATEA
"Fair Winds & Following Seas is a journey worth taking." Bright Young Folk
"An excellent and very distinctive sound." Shire Folk
"Exhibiting assured, mature prowess in both instrumental and vocal departments." fROOTS
Debut album "of what we spoke"
**** R2 (Rock 'n' Reel)
'Impressive and stimulating' FATEA
'a thrilling musical ride, where inventive and melodically interesting tune- medleys alternate with thoughtful, quirky self-penned songs.' fROOTS
'Richly sophisticated in the tapestry of its composition and ensemble interplay' Shire Folk
'Threaded genuinely don't sound like anyone else.' Bright Young Folk
'Fantastic' Genevieve Tudor BBC Radio Shropshire