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The Special Consensus, or "Special C", is a four-person acoustic band based in Chicago, Illinois USA. They play primarily bluegrass, including traditional and contemporary standards, as well as compositions by band members. The Special Consensus tour year-round, focusing on the Traditional American Music (TAM) program they created to introduce students to bluegrass music. Special Consensus has had numerous members come and go since its start in 1975, but the one constant has been founding member and banjo/vocalist Greg Cahill. He has conducted classes and workshops at bluegrass festivals and at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music and has released...

1. Consensus started as an avant-garde dark metal band from Belgium. Formed in 2001 in Kalken, Belgium by Jeroen De Brauwer, Koen Reyniers and Kris Van De Velde, Consensus released their first album Larvatus Prodeo in 2004, with an EP entitled Libertatis Clamor following in 2005. Gradually their style evolved to a more avant-garde rock sound, incorporating influences from chanson as well as jazz. Consensus announced in early 2009 that the band had been put to an end. A few members went on to form According to Garp. Bandmembers: Michaël Ball: keyboards (2002-2005) Koenraad Blancquaert: bass (2001-2003) Jeroen De Brauwer:...