The band has recently released an all gospel CD entitled The Back of the Book. Greenbrier is composed of Whaley – guitar and vocals; Roger Helton – guitar, banjo, dobro and vocals; and Scott Carris – bass. Other musicians performing on the recording include: Danny Barnes – mandolin; Shad Cobb – fiddle; and Dave Peterson, Ray Ball, and Jim Whaley (Jimbo’s dad) on vocals.

The disc includes 11 gospel tunes. The selections include story songs, driving bluegrass numbers, contemplative ballads, and one a cappella number.

Those who enjoy bluegrass gospel will surely want to give this CD a listen. Audio samples can be found, along with ordering information, on Jimbo Whaley’s website.

Whaley was a founding member of Pine Mountain Railroad, and performs now with Greenbrier. His songwriting and vocals were a distinctive part of the early PMR sound, and are the feature on the new live release as well.

An Evening With Jimbo Whaley & Friends will be officially released on May 19, where he and Greenbrier will be appearing at the Bloomin’ BBQ and Bluegrass Festival in Sevierville, TN.