Scratch Gravel Road
Special Consensushas reached a highpoint in its 35 year career with the release of . Bandleader/banjoist SCRATCH GRAVEL ROAD Greg Cahillâs current line-up: Rick Faris(mandolin and vocals), David Thomas(bass and vocals) and newest member Dustin Benson(guitar and vocals) is one of the most exciting in bluegrass and, together with producer , they have recorded a 12 song set that is certain to be one of the most airplay friendly bluegrass releases of 2012. Stand-out tracks include âMonroeâ (featuring guest vocals from former members Alison Brown Josh Williamsand Chris Jones), a first recording of the Harley Allenoriginal âGood Problem to Haveâ and a dynamic reworking of the Golden Gate Quartetâs classic gospel song âOn My Way To The Kingdom Land.â Special Consensus was founded in 1975 by banjoist Greg Cahill as a showcase for his urban traditionalist take on bluegrass which encompasses elements of Chicago blues, swing, newgrass, and country music. Over the intervening 35 years, the group has seen a myriad of personnel changes and has been the breeding ground for some of the best young stars in bluegrass today; Josh Williams, Chris Jones and Robbie Fulksare just a few names in a long list of former members who have gone on to build solo careers. Special Consensus maintains a busy year round touring schedule, reaching an eclectic demographic through appearances at festivals, listening rooms, bluegrass in the schools programs and symphony appearances. Â âThirty-five years in bluegrassâon the road, recording, teaching, volunteeringâGreg Cahill is the Cal Ripken Jr. of bluegrass. This iron man is still going!â âBluegrass Unlimited âOne of the longest-running and best-respected outfits in bluegrass history.â âChicago Reader
The Special Consensus  (Artist),     Becky Buller  (Composer),     Greg Cahill  (Composer, Performer),     Mark "Brink" Brinkman  (Composer),     Hal David  (Composer),     Harley Allen  (Composer),     Billy Smith  (Composer),     Dustin Benson  (Composer, Performer),     Donald Robinson  (Composer),     Jon Weisberger  (Composer),     Ryan Roberts  (Composer),     Tim Stafford  (Composer),     Craig Market  (Composer),     Tom T. Hall  (Composer),     Paul Hampton  (Composer),     Willie Williams  (Composer),     Josh Williams  (Performer),     Chris Jones  (Performer),     Rick Faris  (Performer),     Alison Brown  (Performer)    &                   17                  more   Format: Audio CD
{"Is Discontinued By Manufacturer": "No", "Language": "English", "Product Dimensions": "5.47 x 4.92 x 0.08 inches; 1.62 Ounces", "Manufacturer": "Compass Records", "Item model number": "CDCOMP4573", "Original Release Date": "2012", "Date First Available": "February 16, 2012", "Label": "Compass Records", "Country of Origin": "USA", "Number of discs": "1"}