The group is a revelation. Fresh, glorious arrangements; strong, exhilarating singing; comfortably engaging, breezily informative intros; and a repertoire that covers a festival's worth of genres, from folkish-country to British trad, Canadian anthems to old rock 'n' roll, Sacred Harp to music hall.

Finest Kind's breadth is at least partly due to its members' varied backgrounds-Ian Robb, ex-Londoner, for the past four decades one of North America's leading singers of traditional song; Ann Downey, from the southwest US, a multi-instrumentalist, old timey musician, and master vocal blender; Canadian Shelley Posen, folklorist, choir leader, Gilbert & Sullivan aficionado, and one of Canada's most versatile and respected songwriters.

"Like the aural equivalent of a fresh garden salad their crisp harmonies, colourful variety of songs, and appealing presentation, provide a delightful musical repast." Rich Warren, WFMT Radio, Chicago.