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Had a bad day? Why not warm yourself with a bit of Irish Coffee the latest CD by Cady Finlayson. Celtic, American folk and world music influences combine to give "Irish Coffee" a bold smooth taste sure to appeal to many musical palates.

Irish Coffee is a collection of both traditional airs, jigs, marches, reels, waltzes, and new compositions. Filled with the romance of centuries past, and hope for the future, it's sure to have you at the very least tapping your toes along with this magical music. Cady's playing will have you longing for Ireland, even if you've never set foot on the Emerald Isle before.

Favorite Tracks Include:

• (1) "Tuttle/Caislean an Oir," a spritely pairing of the fiddle and the drum bound to make your feet itch to dance.
• (7) "A Midwinter's Waltz," as soft as twilight, gently sweeps you away to the days of yore.
• (15) "Edgefauld House," a beautiful tune, as stately as a march into a grand ballroom. I'm particularly fond of the use of the harp in this arrangement.
• And last but not least, (16) "Jury Duty Waltz," a fun and contemporary number written by Cady herself.

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Related Web Links ::

Official Site:  http://www.cadyfinlayson.com/

Available At ::

CD Baby (CD)
iTunes Music Store (AAC Download w/ DRM)
Amazon.com (CD)

Album Copyright Information ::

© 2007 Cady Finlayson

Review Date ::

Reviewed: July 2007
Last Updated: 10/06/2007
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