Save the Date ! July 26- 27-28, 2024 | 43rd Annual Backbone Bluegrass
Save the Date ! July 26- 27-28, 2024 | 43rd Annual Backbone Bluegrass
2012 and 2018 GRAMMY Nominee
The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in their four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic. The band is led by Greg Cahill, banjo player and recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America Hall of Greats, and includes Dan Eubanks (bass), Greg Blake (guitar) and Michael Prewitt (mandolin).
Special Consensus has received seven awards from the IBMA and two Grammy nominations (Scratch Gravel Road in 2012 and Rivers and Roads in 2018).
The Punches are musical family group who make their home in Fredericktown Missouri, nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Mom and dad, as well as their twin girls (Brooke and Emily), all play instruments and sing. They have been performing nationwide at churches, festivals, fairs and special events since 2009. Additionally, they’ve been featured weekly on Great American Gospel TV and Great American Bluegrass TV on over 200 stations across America.
Rick Faris was awarded the “New Artist of the Year” at the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Awards ceremony making him a 7-time IBMA Award winner and a 2-time GRAMMY-Nominated artist. Rick was also Nominated last year for IBMA Industry ”Songwriter of the Year” and “Song of the Year”
Hembree's band combines powerful vocals and hot picking to bring a new sound to the bluegrass stage.
The Kenastons are family. Not only to each other, but to all their friends and musicians they consider as family. Five generations of Kenastons have entertained and shared their talent on stage. Beginning with Great-Grandpa Kenaston, Dewey, who played drums; Grandpa Kenaston, Bob, who played fiddle and other instruments; and on to Bob’s children, Roger & Vanessa; their kids and grandkids.