Horse’s Ha
Chicagoans Janet Beveridge Bean (Freakwater) and James Elkington (Zincs) started their collaboration in 2002, but have waited until ’09 to release Of The Cathmawr Yards (Hidden Agenda). They’re a simpatico duo. In addition to a penchant for frequent Dylan Thomas references, the two share a thirst for musical exploration. Pairing alt-folk originals with an avant jazz rhythm section,Of the Cathmawr Yards is a successful and novel-sounding recording that’s well worth its long gestation.