Special C., special offer

A good opportunity for those who can make quick decisions: Compass Records announce that the new album Scratch Gravel Road by Ireland's favourite regularly-visiting US band, the Special Consensus, is due for release next Tuesday (27 Mar.), and is available at a special pre-release price of $11.99 (regular price $15). This offer extends only up to and including Monday 26 Mar. For details, read the Compass e-newsletter; for more about the band, read the Special C. page on the Compass website, where you can also hear audio samples of the new album.

NB: Homespun, the daddy of bluegrass (and other) instructional tapes and DVDs, reminds us that the Homespun March sale has only a week to run. Visit the Homespun website and check the current offers.