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Timing, they say, is everything.  Glen and Jeremy Garrett’s musical—bluegrass—timing has always been impeccable, as fans of their former group, The Grasshoppers, already know.  But they showed a perfect sense of timing, too, when they moved to Nashville in 2002, for in doing so, they joined an entire community of relatively recent and talented transplants to Music City.  Again, it will come as no surprise to their fans that the Garrett's would be welcomed into that circle—though Glen’s stout bass singing here will startle more than a few—nor is it anything but natural that they would draw on those friends to make this album.  But though some of the musicians on this disc are well-known, many of the others are not—at least, not yet—and so it is guaranteed to introduce listeners to some unexpected and joyful pleasures.

It’s no accident that in making their first album as a team, rather than as part of a band, Jeremy and Glen chose to make an all-gospel set.  Gospel songs have always been an important part of bluegrass, but it’s not tradition alone that guided the Garrett's in their decision.  Traveling with them during their stint with the Chris Jones Coalition in 2003 and 2004, I saw first-hand how important their faith community is to them, as they unfailingly sought out, no matter what sacrifices were entailed, weekly worship services with their fellow believers.  Glen and Jeremy’s talents alone would have ensured that this is an outstanding CD, but their convictions add an undeniable measure of inspiration to the music.

Adding to the beauty of this collection is the broad stylistic ground the Garrett's have chosen to cover.  There are, to be sure, straightforward, driving bluegrass gospel numbers, but Glen and Jeremy have made room, too, for the thrilling harmonies of the southern gospel style, for the stark intervals of centuries-old hymn singing, and for the African-American sounds embodied in songs like Thomas Dorsey’s “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and performances like Jim Hurst’s riveting guitar work on “Gonna Lay My Heavy Burdens Down.” 

In short, this album is a true celebration of faith—and of the musical fellowship Glen and Jeremy Garrett have found in their new home.  Listen, and let your spirits be lifted.

                      Written By: Jon Weisberger 
                          Nashville, TN, April, 2005

Bluegrass Gospel 2005 features the vocal and fiddle talents of Jeremy Garrett and the bass vocal and guitar talents of Glen Garrett. Clicking on the song names will open up your media player to play sample MP3's.

1.  Goin’ Up Guests: Audie Blaylock, Andy Falco, Patton Wages, Jesse Brock 7.  Were You There Guest: Brittany Bailey,  Chris Eldridge, Chris Pandolfi, Jesse Cobb, Andy Hall 2.  After a While Guests: Alan Bartrum, Stephen Mougin 8.  Precious Lord Take My Hand Guests: Garnet Imes Bowman, Ronnie Bowman, Wyatt Rice 3.  This World Is Rocking Guests: Cia Cherryholmes, Andy Falco, Patton Wages, Jesse Brock 9.  Visions Of Mother Guest: Chris Jones, Ned Luberecki, Jon Weisberger 4.  If Jesus Comes Tomorrow Guests: Alice Vestal, Chris Eldridge, Chris Pandolfi, Jesse Cobb, Andy Hall 10.  Whosoever Will Guests: Alan Bartrum, Stephen Mougin 5.  One More Bridge Guests: Audie Blaylock, Patton Wages, Jesse Brock 11.  Gonna’ Lay My Heavy Burdens Down Guests: Alan Bartrum, Stephen Mougin, Jim Hurst 6.  Satisfied Guests: Ronnie Bowman, Garnet Imes Bowman 12.  I Will Arise and Go To Jesus Guests: Alicia Nugent, Alan Bartrum