On Feb 3, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Tom Hinds wrote:

> I'm looking for CDs that could be used for a contra dance class.  The music should be at a moderate tempo, have long cuts (7 times or more), have good phrasing and a good beat.  Any suggestions?

The recently released 2 CD set by Wild Asparagus (Live at the Guiding Star Grange) should work.  The lengths and tempos are what you are looking for...

http://www.wildasparagus.com/live.html

	• Coral Riff (Pete Sutherland, Epact Music, BMI) - 6:24
	• The Virginia / Galtee Ranger/Liam O'Flynn's - 7:59
	• Boune Hunt - 6:03
	• Mahana Bay (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / Black Rogue The Rookery - 9:09
	• On the Danforth (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 6:16
	• Speed the Plow / Enjoy Yourself (Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson) - 5:54
	• Crested Hen (Les Poules Huppees) (Gilles Chabenat) - 3:07
	• Simple Tune (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / March of Poetry (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 7:11
	• Six Feet Under (Becky Tracy) / Man of the House - 7:06
	• Arigna Coal Miner / Bubbling Wine (Paddy O'Brien) / Dinny O'Brien's (Paddy O'Brien) - 7:49
	• Farewell to the Taliban (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 6:49
	• Cold Lampin' (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) - 5:31
	• Pakalolo (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / Tournemine (Gilles Le Bigot) / The Northwest Reel (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 9:45
	• Maggie - 5:41

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