The Horse’s Ha, comprised of Freakwater and Eleventh Dream Day’s Janet Beveridge Bean and The Zincs‘ James Elkington, will be playing the first of several mini-tours this summer in support of their genre-bending debut album, Of The Cathmawr Yards, out now on Hidden Agenda. Featuring stellar performers from Chicago’s rock and jazz communities, The Horse’s Ha blend an all-acoustic instrumentation with sweetly harmonizing vocals that belie the group’s darkly haunting songs.
The Horse’s Ha recorded a cover of Slapp Happy’s “Slow Moon’s Rose” when they were in the studio for Of The Cathmawr Yards. This track was not released on the album, but is available now as a free download.
The Horse’s Ha – “Slow Moon’s Rose” (Slapp Happy)
At the end of the month, The Horse’s Ha will pass through Philadelphia, stopping to perform cuts from the new record, Of The Cathmawr Yards, at Johnny Brenda’s. They will join Illinois and The Builder and the Butchers on stage at the Fishtown venue. Check out a couple tracks from Of The Cathmawr Yards.
The Horse’s Ha – “Asleep in a Waterfall”
“Asleep in a Waterfall” is an upbeat and mildly jazzy folk number Elkington’s deep, resonant voice intertwining beautifully with Bean’s soft, high vocals. Sinuous strings make for an eerie, mysterious and nuanced cut that is nothing short of beautiful. Be sure to catch the Horse’s Ha along their short East Coast trek, you’re in for a treat.
Tour Dates:
Jul 27 – Thunderbird Cafe / Pittsburgh
Jul 28 – IOTA / Arlington, Va.
*Jul 29 – Johnny Brenda’s / Philadelphia (w/ Illinois, The Builder and The Butcher)
Jul 30 – Bruar Falls / Brooklyn (w/ Hospitality_
Jul 31 – The Bell House / Brooklyn (w/ The Mekons)
Aug 01 – Mercury Lounge / New York City (w/ The Mekons)
Aug 02 – Beachland Tavern / Cleveland
Sep 19 – Pygmalion Festival / Champaign, IL
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