[Cover photo credit to Esme Mai]
The Trials of Cato are a UK-based Folk band who are currently touring with fellow UK band Talisk on American soil. Known for their energetic live show, Cato create music in “homage to the tradition whilst twisting old bones into something febrile and modern.” Their most recent album is the eclectic electric and acoustic collection Gog Magog.

Actually formed in Beirut, Lebanon, before returning to the UK, The Trials of Cato have previously performed across Britain, Europe, and North America. Check them out by showing up to one of their tour dates below.
Tour Dates:
Friday, Feb 16th – Milwaukee – Celtic MKE Centre
Saturday, Feb 17th- The Forst Inn – Kewaunee
Sunday, Feb 18th – Lincoln Hall- Chicago
Monday, Feb 19th – Midtown -Grand Rapids -Iowa
Tuesday, Feb 20th – The Ark – Ann Arbor
Tuesday, Feb 27th – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT
Wednesday, Feb 28th – The Kate- Old Saybrook, CT
Thursday, Feb 29th – The Crystal Ballroom- Boston
Friday, March 1st- DROM – NYC
Saturday, March 2nd- The Hamilton – DC
Sunday, March 3rd – Ardmore Music Hall- Philly

