Friday 13th is seen by some as a dubious date to venture out and risk goading the wrath of fate. This may have been the deciding factor in the sparse attendance at the Galleri Bar in Caernarfon, but the brave souls who did cast caution to the winds were treated to a thoughtful and intimate performance by Welsh singer songwriter Gwilym Morus (right).

Opening for Gwilym was 17 year old Dion Jones (left), a solo singer guitarist from Caernarfon. Playing his first formal gig, Dion played a bilingual set of original compositions and also some covers, notably a competent rendition from the Verve. Working through tuning problems, Dion delivered his acoustic set with considerably mature vocals for someone of such a young age and limited experience. Under the influential eye of Welsh music promoter Rhys Mwyn, Dion changed approach for his final track of the evening. Halfsun Star was a raw and iconic fully fledged album track that enabled Dion to show the full range and quality of his voice. This was a good foundation experience from a musician at the outset of his career.

Setting up quietly on the edge of the bar was the unassuming figure of Gwilym Morus who introduced his set with the thoughtfulness that characterises his music. As a child Gwilym's music teacher encouraged him to use his voice in the bass range and years later this shaping of his singing style is immediately recognisable.

Unrushed and meditative, Morus the storyteller sits surrounded by the tapestry he weaves in the air. Though anchored in the industrial setting of the Galleri bar, his chiming esoteric tunings ring out hypnotic and pure, transporting his listeners far away with timeless stories and legend. Implored by a grateful audience the encore, "Yn Pontypridd" was untreated, existing in basic chords and this contributed to the song's brooding edge.

Interviewed after his set Gwilym described the satisfaction of live performance and his eagerness to develop the breadth of his music later in the year. He also spoke with enthusiasm for his parallel project as lead singer with Drymbago and their soon to be released album.

Dressing Gown Goddess could be sought out for its artwork alone but the level of craftsmanship found in the recording of its music confirms the creator's place in Welsh music today.