Greg Cahill is a world class bluegrass banjo player and teacher

Greg Cahill – Bluegrass Banjo

Chicago born and bred, Greg has been playing bluegrass banjo since the early 1970s and formed The Special Consensus in 1975.

He has appeared on all of The Special Consensus recordings, on numerous recordings by other artists, and on many national television and radio commercials as the banjo player of choice on Chicago’s busy jingle music scene. Greg has also recorded with the ChowDogs (Slavek Hanzlik, Dallas Wayne, and Ollie O’Shea) and periodically tours European countries with that band.

In addition to conducting workshops at festivals and teaching at World Music Company, Greg has released four instructional videos and is the Chairperson of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass In The Schools Committee.

We offer a unique opportunity for aspiring Banjo players to learn from world class performer and instructor, Greg Cahill. Sample a free video lesson below.

Due to his busy touring schedule, Greg teaches one hour lessons once per month.

Originally posted 2009-07-22 21:10:17.

The Special Consensus Comes to the World Music Company 11/21

Special Consensus is a superb bluegrass outfit in a classic vein but with more than enough modern sensibilities to attract every ear in this now pleasantly fractionating genre. The vocals are spotless, the playing as shiny as a newly minted penny, and music like this is the reason people come to love bluegrass… Special Consensus approaches this hallowed American musical form with boundless energy and an aesthetic reverence that tickles the ribs, tugs at the heart, and puts a restless two-step in boots and bare feet.

Tickets Available Now!

The show begins at 8pm, Saturday, November 21st, 2009. The World Music Company is located at 1808 W. 103rd Street. 60643. Call 773.779.7059 for tickets or more information. Get Directions.