Friday, February 14, 2014

JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE FROM SPECIAL CONSENSUS

"Special Consensus" Greg Cahill's band which frequently tours our area is releasing a new album,  Country Boy: A Bluegrass Tribute to John Denver, on March 25th. The first track is "Wild Montana Skies" featuring Claire Lynch and mandolinist Rick Faris on vocals. I have watched a video of this and it is excellent with great dobro work, too.  According to Cahill:  “I’ve met so many people who were affected by John’s music and so many musicians who mention him as an inspiration.  It felt like a bluegrass interpretation of his songs would be something really special and might also serve as a way to connect more people to bluegrass music.” This new album has guest artists who are among the very top in today's bluegrass music.  It would be well worth tapping into this music for bluegrassers who are also fans of the songs of John Denver.  For more information contact: betsy@compassrecords.com.  

One newcomer to the YBA Friday jams has featured John Denver tunes in her singing. You can pre-order this CD from Compass Records for $11.99 which includes a signed copy and a free "iPick" sticker.  


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