A Hatful of Music [SEP] original network
A Hatful of Music
A Hatful of Music was a Canadian musical variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1960.
Premise.
The series was a mid-year substitute for "The Joan Fairfax Show", presenting several styles of popular music including jazz, folk and Broadway. Ernie Prentice hosted the series, while Bob Switzer was its announcer. Ricky Hyslop directed the programme's band while Pat Trudell led the show's chorus.
Lorraine Foreman, Tommy Vickers with dancers Sherrill Morton, Peggy Rae Norman
Hatful of Rain (band)
Hatful of Rain, an acoustic music group from Brighton and Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England, perform original material that combines English folk sounds with harmony singing and American bluegrass music. Critically acclaimed, the band came to the attention of broadcaster Mike Harding, who played their music on his BBC Radio 2 show. The band also performed live on BBC Radio 2's "Bob Harris Sunday" programme on 24 March 2013.
Origins.
Mandolin player Fred Gregory (who