This talented picker is not only fluent on mandolin; at the age of 20, he has become a multi-state champion on banjo, mandolin and guitar. His music is my introduction to traditional bluegrass, so I will be forever thankful. The songs he selects address a delicious breadth of subjects and reflect a deep respect, reverence, and love for his native Kentucky / Southern culture. His latest musical achievement, this solo debut album called "Now That You're Gone," should clearly establish Josh's name as a shining star that will carry bluegrass music's flame into the future. Special guests on this release include: Greg Cahill, Ray Craft, J. D. Crowe, Aubrey Haynie, Jim Hurst, Carl Jackson, Randy Kohrs, David Parmley, Missy Raines, Don Rigsby, Sammy Shelor, Ron Stewart, Chris Thile, and Brent Truitt. Please try again. Now That You're Gone boasts top-notch pickers in the bluegrass realm and will be a favorite album for years to come. My family saw Josh play with Special Concensus July 23, 2002 in Door County Wisconsin live, promptly purchased our autographed CD, and have been hooked ever since. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He has been performing in noted bluegrass bands since his teenage years and even had his own band, High Gear, before joining the world renowned Special Consensus as their mandolin player. Now That You're Gone boasts top-notch pickers in the bluegrass realm and will be a favorite album for years to come. Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2002. Learn more about the program. If you like contemporary bluegrass "All of YOu" is a great track, it is very up tempo and just makes you want to dance. al.) Despite his considerable youth, Williams sings stories in the voice of older characters with beauty and conviction. Special guests on this release include: Greg Cahill, Ray Craft, J. D. Crowe, Aubrey Haynie, Jim Hurst, Carl Jackson, Randy Kohrs, David Parmley, Missy Raines, Don Rigsby, Sammy Shelor, Ron Stewart, Chris Thile, and Brent Truitt. The arrangements are crisp and the playing and singing of everyone who joins Williams (J.D. are fired by the power of the young players vocal, mando, banjo, and guitar work. Everytime I listen to Josh's lead vocals I want to hear him sing and play again and again. Though i dont know what JOsh would sing about that, since he isn't real in touch with god himself, but his voice does sound right for the song! JOsh has a ora about his singing that makes him irrestistable. DOes he loose alot of the well let's guess women in his life? It of course features hot picking and sweet singing by Kentucky whiz kid Josh Williams(not yet 21 when this album was recorded) and an all star stew of friends. He then received national recognition as a young bluegrass prodigy when he appeared in the 1993 IBMA Awards Show as part of a "youth in bluegrass" band. Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2002, Wow. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. He recorded his first album in 1991, played with The Young Acoustic All-Stars (1994-98), Hyperdrive (1998), and The Special Consensus (since 2000). ", Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2003. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015. What really puts this album over the top, though, is the breadth and maturity reflected in Williams's song selection.