HOPE OF THE STATES, EARLY CONCERT, 2003: A young Sam Herlihy of the band HOPE OF THE STATES at Cardiff Barfly, South Wales, UK on May 31 2003. Photograph: ROB WATKINS. INFO: Hope of the States was a British post-rock band formed in 2000. Known for their cinematic sound and emotional depth, they gained acclaim with their debut album "The Lost Riots." Their music often featured orchestral arrangements and politically charged lyrics.

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Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Rob Watkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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