From
New York’s world-famous Carnegie Hall to
the Pacific Northwest to the sunny Caribbean,
Cady Finlayson has brought her “sweet and
melodic” (Dirty Linen) fiddle playing to
a wide range of audiences in over twenty-five
states and four countries.
With a repertoire that ranges from “joyously
playful reels to sweet haunting ballads…
stellar instrumental performances… and
original songs written by Cady…. Cady Finlayson
and crew have given birth to a stylish blend
of Irish Celtic and American Folk that is guaranteed
to warm the heart.” (HotIndieNews)
Cady holds a Masters degree from Mannes College
of Music. She is a recipient of the President’s
Award in Irish music studies from the University
of Limerick, and on the music faculty at the
United Nations International School.
“One
of America’s top Celtic fiddlers,”
(New Age Voice Magazine) Cady’s band includes
three time All-Ireland button accordion champion
John Redmond, who was also the Co. Wexford Champion
on button accordion for nine consecutive years.
Singer Mari Reisberg performed throughout the
U.S. and Australia before joining the Cady Finlayson
Band. Guitarist Kyle Sanna, who is also a film
composer, and bodhrán player/percussionist
Tim Alworth, who studied at the University of
Limerick, round out the line-up. Cady performs
with Champion Irish stepdancers, who are available
upon request.
Cady
Finlayson has performed in over twenty-five
states and in Ireland, Greece, and the Caribbean
at festivals, concert series, and on film soundtracks
such as the Irish movies “The Emerald Diamond”
and “Snakes and Ladders.” She has
been a guest artist on CDs by Pierce Turner,
piper John Bradley (Dead Poets Society), and
the Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County,
and has performed live with Pierce Turner, Sean
McCabe, Jodee James, Ffynnon, and other well-known
Celtic groups. Cady’s performance of “Silent
Night” is on the NPR recording, “Peace
on Earth Holiday Folk Tour” with Judy Collins.
Cady’s
two albums, “Shines Like Silver” and
“Harp and Shamrock” have been played
on over 400 radio stations in North America,
Europe, and Australia. Currently at work on
her third album, music critic Michael Allison
says, "…with a remarkable talent and
vision for her music…Cady Finlayson makes
the world a little more beautiful."
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