# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Upstairs at Abyssinia
Suggested donation $10-20
Doors 7:30 pm
Show 8 pm


A Different Thread is a transatlantic duo weaving Old World folk traditions with contemporary Americana storytelling, led by Alicia Best from North Carolina and UK-born Robert Jackson. Formed busking in Ireland and shaped by years on the road, their harmony-driven songs carry bittersweet nostalgia, community healing, and an underlying sense of hope.

joy burklund (she/her) is a songstress, guitarist, vocalist, and diva living on unceded land of the Lenni-Lenape people (Philadelphia). She's been performing with her band since 2023, and their first record "Songbouquet" was released in Spring 2025.

Leonora Tomlinson is a folky lefty from San Marcos Texas, based in Philly. Her acoustic-driven, storytelling style incorporates traditional roots influences with contemporary folk elements. She has also collaborated with and contributed to broader rock and experimental projects
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/a-different-thread-joy-burklund-leonora-tomlinson/200030423755037
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, nonprofit, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
- **lat**: 39.95415
- **long**: -75.21161
- **full address**: Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant, 229 S 45th St,Philadelphia,PA,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson being held?
  - **A:** A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant, 229 S 45th St,Philadelphia,PA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson?
  - **A:** A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson is organized by A Different Thread.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Different Thread + Joy Burklund + Leonora Tomlinson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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