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forget (hence the title). The CD opens with “Four Tables Away” a pensive piano based chronicle of strangers in a coffee shop. Lisa’s warm voice blending with her rich storytelling is comparable to a fine cup of gourmet coffee. The flavors only get stronger as her tuneful tales such as “Rocket Surgery” unfold. She writes lyrics to linger over with production that is sharp. Lisa Aschmann’s The Elephant is album worth remembering. Emily Maguire is a British singer/songwriter with an expressive vocal style. Emily pens astute lyrics that she weaves into layered compositions. Bird Inside A Cage, her most recent 10-track CD, is filled with imagery and insights. The opening track “Beautiful” pairs Maguire’s pretty voice with a polished piano part. Other highlights include “Rain” along with “North & South” - songs filled with rich visuals flowing at a pleasing Watch the video for “Over the Waterfall” by Emily Maguire NewJerseyStage.com 2016 - ISSUE 2 Table of Contents 47