A break from Dan's usual Appalachian Folk, this instrumental recording features new arrangements of many popular Christmas Carols for acoustic guitar. Popular holiday tunes are re-imagined with guitars and cello in an intimate "orchestral" image. Coventry Carol and Silent Night feature flute by Jenny Wilson. The Dominion Post has described Dan's playing as "guitar genius" and by Ben Ohmart of Music Dish as "luscious." “The guitar is outstanding! I’m talking great technique, great emotion and inventive playing.” www.southofmainstream.com "Dan Cunningham plays his guitar the way a man loves a woman--- with heart and caring and affection." Richard Fuller Dan has performed/recorded with Phil Keaggy (Grammy nominee and Dove award winner), Robin Kessinger (1985 National Flatpicking Champion), Nedra Talley Ross (Ronettes), Phil Madeira (Nashville songwriter, producer, and recording artist) Lance DeMers (Hannah's Prayer), John Fischer, Jenny Allinder, Ted Sandquist and others. Dan's song, Out Of My Mind from his Appalachian Song CD gained some recognition: -Regional finalist 2010 New Song/Mountain Stage contest -Story Song finalist 2010 Independent Music Awards -Semi-Finalist Acoustic Roundtable 2011 Worldwide Search -Semi-Finalist 2011 SONG OF THE YEAR contest -2012 East Coast Songwriters Honorable Mention Americana/Folk