Cathedral setting for band’s new songs

Hatful of Rain, Brecon Cathedral, Brecon

BRITISH folk group Hatful of Rain are set to show off their latest release in a stunning Welsh setting. Hatful of Rain release their new album ‘Songs of the Lost and Found’ on Friday June, 1 and will perform at The Convivium Festival on Saturday, June, 23.

This won’t be the first time that the band have appeared in south Wales but this is particularly special given the unique opportunity to play in the breathtaking Brecon Cathedral.

Hatful of Rain use a mix of British and American styles. In their live performance they combine powerful songwriting with musical flair, using a single microphone approach to create an intimate and engaging atmosphere.

They formed in 2011, quickly signing to the Folk/Americana label Union Music Store for their first album ‘Way Up on the Hill’, which led to a session on the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Bob Harris Saturday show.

A second album ‘The Morning Key’ followed in 2014 was warmly received by the roots music world with the Hatfuls nominated to perform at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville and as Best Group in the Spiral Earth Awards.

In 2016 the band released a CD of traditional UK and US songs on their own label, Long Way Home Music, in an exploration of what had influenced them in their earlier musical careers.

Their upcoming release’s contents are entirely original and utilising the familiar palette of voices, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass alongside a cast of additional musicians.

The music is entirely of its time, responding to the modern world’s experiences of loss, redemption, migration, identity and austerity.

The Convivium festival is dedicated to the support of sustainability, conservation and local communities, and will include a guided walk, a public talk by the author Nick Hunt, activities for all the family and live music.

For more information or to buy a ticket for the festival visit their website at convivium-brecon.com.