Orenda Fink has sculpted a diverse & heralded career since Azure Ray released their last album in 2003. Through solo debut Invisible Ones & bands Art in Manila & O+S, she has remained a consistently creative force & returns with Ask the Night, her second solo album & second project of 2009.Ask the Night is a reflection of the Southern cultural & familial roots that helped shape her aesthetic. Songs defy simple categorization & move between old-time waltz, country, folk and haunting bluegrass; instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, accordion, upright bass & pump organ.