The Avant Gardeners second cd, The new album features, Laura on fiddle, Dave Wiesler on piano, guitar and mandolin, George Paul on piano and accordion, Roger Gold on guitar, Stuart Kenney on bass and banjo and Scottie Williams on percussion, with guest artist, Bobby Read. The tunes are mostly original with a few traditional tunes done up in the inimitable Avant Gardeners style. Also featured are a tribute to Ray Charles, soulful singing by Laura, and some definate contra madness with tastes of latin, rock, blues, Irish, Cajun and old time.