TOUR DE FRANCE-Music of the French Provinces contains 55 minutes of the band's arrangements of traditional French music played by the group and special guests on both authentic acoustic regional folk and other instruments. The beautiful songs and infectious rhythms of the dance music presented are sure to please the listener and set dancers in motion. The colorful and informative 8 page booklet includes information on each track, and includes the lyrics of all three songs in both French and English. The band has been featured on "A Prairie Home Companion" PRI radio show as well as in many major West Coast (U.S.) music festivals. 　　 　　Tour de France features four of the most prominent musicians playing traditional French music in the U.S.: 　　ARRIGO D'ALBERT - vielle à roue (hurdy-gurdy), continental (button) chromatic accordion, guitar and vocals 　　ALAN KEITH - cornemuses (French bagpipes), diatonic accordion, and other wind and percussion instruments 　　DEBRA DAWSON - vielle à roue (hurdy-gurdy), violin and vocals 　　VICKIE YANCY - diatonic and piano accordions, flute and vocals. 　　 　　Special guest musicians are: Gary Breitbard - piano accordion; Rita Crane - vocals; Ernie Fischbach - mandolin & oud; Michael Hubbert - violin; John Paul - vocals & diatonic accordion; W.B. Reid - banjo-guitar; Marcia Sloane - cello; Brian Steeger - oud; Marianne Steeger - Middle-Eastern percussion; Peter Temple - bass guitar; and Peter White - drums. 　　 　　CHECK THIS OUT! - Many of these same artists can be heard on FRENCH CREEK 's - 'Fait en Californie' CD - a French traditional music album also available from CD Baby. 　　 　　EXTRA! - Musicians: Ask for a free (with CD purchase) copy of the 14 page CD Companion Tunebook (available through the Tour de France web-site link).