Celtic Fiddler Cady Finlayson & Padraig Allen Bring Spirited Irish music to Connecticut

Trumbull, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- On Saturday March 18th at 7 p.m., Irish singer Padraig Allen joins celtic fiddler Cady Finlayson for a show of toe-tapping Irish fiddle tunes and beautiful ballads. The show is part of the church’s 175th Anniversary Concert Season, and follows their monthly Spaghetti Supper.

About Padraig Allen
From an early age it was clear that Padraig Allen was destined to become one of the finest singer/songwriters out of Ireland. Catch one of his shows and you will witness the undeniable energy and charisma he brings to his music. After spending 8 incredible years as the singer and bass guitarist for the band, The Whole Shabang, Padraig Allen brought his talents to America, and his new solo release, Celtic Evolution, carries influences from both countries. For more information about Padraig Allen, please visit www.padraigallen.com

“An experienced and talented artist filled with one dynamic driven show....” Margaret Bernabei

About Cady Finlayson
From her Irish fiddle show in the U.S. Virgin Islands, to her Carnegie Hall appearance for the NYPD Memorial Concert, Cady Finlayson has brought her spirited Irish fiddling to 25 states, performing at venues which include the Jacob Javits Center, New York’s Town Hall, and the Slainte Irish Festival. Her latest CD, Harp and Shamrock, celebrates her love of traditional Irish music with American folk and world music influences. The music from Harp and Shamrock is also featured in upcoming Irish baseball film,“The Emerald Diamond”.

Cady’s recording credits include Irish film “Snakes and Ladders”, an Irish aerobics DVD and CDs by artists including Pierce Turner and the Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County. Her additional projects include fronting her five-piece Irish band, the upcoming Celtic Sisters Show with Jodee James, and the multi-genre fiddle show, “Fiddlers on the Loose.”. For more information, please visit www.cadyfinlayson.com

“Cady Finlayson is a fiddle player with a remarkable talent and vision for her music.” Musicdish.com
“Cady Finlayson is one of America’s top Celtic fiddlers, expressing a level of soulfulness not commonly heard”. -New Age Voice Magazine

Date:     Saturday March 18th 7 p.m.
Place:     Long Hill United Methodist Church 6538 Main St.
          (Main and Elizabeth St. ) Trumbull CT
Cost:     Admission is free.
Info:    Church Office: 203-268-9090

Press contact/interviews: (718)-832-3440.

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