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, 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!

They are a part of the Live and Local rural touring scheme 2026-2027 Menu.

Jamie is a Fishman Artisrt and part of the G7th Capo Comoany family.

'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)