Evening Peeps,

You’ll be happy to hear that another of my tracks from “Young Runaway” is now available online to download and stream in advance of the full album release on July 8th!  It’s called “Here’s to Hoping” and it’s the first single from the album.  I really hope you like it!
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/heres-to-hoping/id1109003523?i=1109004663
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/46CvaomMzLOqLfYdlp8D8H

The song is about the house where I grew up and the uncertainty of the future.  You can read the full lyrics here - http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk/lyrics.

Here’s a review from my gig in Hampstead last week by Keith Ames.  It includes a sneak preview of the review Keith is writing for “The Musician” magazine summer edition - http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk/album--live-reviews.​

And a Q&A I did for Zap! Bang! Magazine - http://zapbangmagazine.com/music/interviews/hattie-briggs

Evening Pals,

Just a quick one from me tonight!

First of all I wanted to let you know that I’m going to be starting a new series of short videos on YouTube, interviewing other musicians, bands, people who might be fun to talk to.  This series will be called “Hat’s Chats” and in the first episode I will be talking to my producer Peter Waterman.  If you have any questions that you’d like me to ask Pete (serious or ridiculous, musical or not), please email me on [email protected].  If your question is “do you like train spotting?” then that one is already on my list and the answer is a resounding “no”.

I hope you’ve all been enjoying listening to “The Lake”, which is out now online as a taster for the album.  Here are the lyrics for you to peruse - http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk/lyrics

Also new to my website is a page about song commissions - http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk/song-commissions - I completed my first one last week.  Email me if you’re interested.

A couple of great gigs coming up this week:

Thursday 26th May, 7:30pm - The Rabbit Hole, Hampstead, London, NW3
I’ll be performing a showcase as a duo for this one and it’s another intimate venue so make sure you book in advance.
Tickets - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/251214

Sunday May 29th, 7:30pm - The Crofter’s Rights, Bristol
I’ll be performing as a duo with Jack Cookson, BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Nominee 2016, who will also be supporting me at the gig.  Don’t miss it Folks.
Tickets -  https://tigmus.com/hattie-briggs/crofters-rights/228

Thanks to Ian Wallman for the pic above.  Hair by Natasha Quigley, make up by Louise Buxton.

That is all for now folks.
H xxx

I’m looking forward to seeing some of you this weekend in Chesham and Harpenden.  Here are the details in case you’ve missed them up to now:

Saturday 14th May, 7:30pm - The Drawing Room, Chesham
I’ll be duoing with Henry once more at one of my favourite venues!
Tickets - http://the-drawingroom.co.uk/gigsparties-temp/

Sunday 15th May, 7:15pm - Harpenden Tennis Club, Amenbury Lane, AL5 2EF
Henry and I will be playing as a duo for this casual and intimate gig.
Tickets include food and the link is at the top of my gigs page:
http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk/current-gigs
You can buy tickets on the door, but food will not be included in the deal.

Also coming up in May:

Friday 20th May, 7pm - Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry
I’ll be doing with Asha at this cosy venue that has really made a name for itself among acoustic acts.  Support comes from Gareth Lee & Annie Baylis, and Paris Georgia.
Tickets - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/348665

Thursday 26th May, 7:30pm - The Rabbit Hole, Hampstead, London, NW3
I’ll be performing a showcase as a trio for this one and it’s another intimate venue so make sure you book in advance.
Tickets - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/251214

​Sunday May 29th, 7:30pm - The Crofter’s Rights, Bristol
I’ll be performing as a duo with Jack Cookson, BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Nominee 2016, who will also be supporting me at the gig.  Don’t miss it Folks.
Tickets -  https://tigmus.com/hattie-briggs/crofters-rights/228