Throughout the development of Café Orchestra John Aungiers Café Pasta has retained it's status as the bands number one restaurant. It has been our boardroom, our refuge, a place to unwind, to romance and generally have a good time. It's wonderfully unique atmosphere coupled with superb cuisine and without doubt the best staff in Dublin, have contributed to many a memorable evening there. We would like to take this opportunity to salute all the "Casa Pastians" and suggest that everyone should take Café Orchestra's recommendation and reserve a table there soon. By the way, - the Band are drinking red!

Valse Maria: Dedicated to Pat's beautiful wife - coincidentally named Maria.
Azzola 2000: A tune actually written for the accordion all the way from Argentina.
Mexican Hat Stand: One cactus, a large dose of party fever and copious amounts of Tequila. Shake don't stir and don't forget to put an alarm call in for the morning!
After Hours: Conceived late one night in Mick Gleeson's An Beal Bocht. Think glasses of wine, a blazing fire, even moonlight on the beach. For Sarah.
Shakin' the Shifter: If Pat says: "It's seriously good", about anything, anyplace, anyone - he means it - seriously! Party time but don't shake too hard (seriously!)
Dark Eyes: The band go on a serious Gypsy Trip. Please refrain from throwing empty glasses into the fireplace!
La Poubelle Cuisine: Dance, eat, drink and be merry. From "Betty Blue".
Michael's Week: Pat named this one and the reference is indeed aimed at my good self. One of those no comment situations. Wait until the book comes out!
Kevana: Probably the sexiest tango in the world.
Carrickfergus: The first time myself and Pat played this was at the funeral of one of Ireland's most cherished abstract painters, Paddy Collins (Pat's uncle). Dedicated to his memory.

Café Orchestra are:
Michael Flynn - Accordion, Keyboards
Patrick Collins - Violin, mandolin
Drazen Derek - Guitars
Paul Moore - Double Bass, Electric Bass (Live)

Album guests:
Peter Eades - Bass
Sven Buick - Bass
Benny Hayes - Ukelele
Mary Cashin - Spoons
Vinnie Kilduff - Bodhran
Qguido - Percussion
Myles Drennan - Percussion (studio break ambient piano!)

Recorded at :
Park House Recording Studio, Growtown,
Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, Ireland.
Additional tracks recorded at Drop In Studios,
Windmill Lane, Dublin.



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