The Special Consensus is an acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwestern United States in 1975. The first band album was released in 1979 when the band began touring on a national basis. In 1984, The Special Consensus initiated the Traditional American Music (TAM) Program in schools across the country and began appearing on cable television and National Public Radio shows. The band has since appeared on The Nashville Network “Fire On The Mountain” show, toured for three seasons as 4/5 of the cast in the musical Cotton Patch Gospel (music and lyrics by Harry Chapin), and released thirteen additional recordings.

The band’s repertoire features original compositions as well as traditional bluegrass standards (songs by Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and Jim and Jesse McReynolds). As a result of this musical diversity, The Special Consensus has performed at the most traditional bluegrass festivals and has also been the band to bridge the gap between traditional and progressive bands at more diverse festivals and fairs.

If you’re up for some amazing pickin’ don’t hesitate to get your tickets for this show when they go on sale this Friday. They will be available at Ticketmaster and the West End for $20 in Advance, or $25 at the door.


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