Level 3 at St David's Hall is one of the hidden gems of Cardiff venues. Offering a cheap, intimate setting it is the perfect way to enjoy comedy acts or musical performers not popular enough (yet) to fill the larger auditorium.
Today is the turn for Welsh Folk group Fern Hill to start the latest folk season here. In front of a large and enthusiastic audience lead singer Julie Murphy showed that even with a cold her voice is amongst the best on the UK. Ably supported by Ceri Matthews on guitar and flute who as well as being an accomplished musician also provided amusing and interesting information about the songs ( which were predominantly sung in Welsh).
The group was completed by Christine Cooper on Violin and occasional vocals with Tomos Williams on trumpet helping to create an totally unique and mesmerising sound.
"Llatai" is one of my favourite albums but I was more than happy to spend a couple of hours listening to unfamiliar material delivered so beautiful.Credit must also go to the sound crew who that despite the intimate surroundings it wasn't over-amplified and every element could be heard distinctly.
A part of me wishes they were better known but selfishly I would like them to remain at this level ( apologies for the unintended pun) so we can enjoy further quality nights at such a small venue.
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