James Reams – Wild Card

wild cardWild Card is the new album by James Reams, Walter Hensley & The Barons Of Bluegrass. The band includes longtime bluegrass sidemen Jon Glik, Mark Farrell and Carl Hayano, and includes some traditional material, a few originals, and couple of tunes drawn from unexpected places. It was recorded in one weekend with all members of the band present so as to preserve the raw excitement of playing together.

Wild Card is available from County Sales (540-745-2001 or sales@countysales.com) and at CDBaby (includes audio samples). You can also order from Mountain Redbird Music (info@jamesreams.com or 718-965-8490).

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