Greg Cahill Interview

Greg Cahill - Special Consensus

Compass Records has posted an interview with Special Consensus leader Greg Cahill who discusses his early music experiences, his favourite music, performance venues and other likes. Chicago-based Special Consensus celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with the release of 35. The new album, and the group’s 10th release, features band founder Greg Cahill on banjo, [...]

Special Consensus Lineup Change

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Ashby Frank Leaves Special Consensus In September we brought you news of Canadian Ryan Roberts joining Special Consensus on guitar. More news from this band sees Ashby Frank recently leaving the band after two and a half years, and being replaced by Faris Family Bluegrass Band veteran Rick Faris on mandolin. Rick has toured throughout [...]

Ryan Roberts Joins Special Consensus

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Canadian guitarist Ryan Roberts has joined Chicago bluegrass band Special Consensus. He will replace Justin Carbone who has been with the band for just on six years. Justin Carbone is expected to continue with the band through to September,  after which he plans to end his traveling musician ways, settle down and buy a house [...]

Special Consensus – CD Release

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Pinecastle Records has announced the release of Special Consensus’ new CD, Signs. Special Consensus includes band members include Greg Cahill on banjo, Justin Carbone on guitar and vocals, Ashby Frank on mandolin and vocals, and David Thomas on bass and vocals. The CD  features twelve songs, half of which are written or co-written by band [...]