Parmley secured his place in Bluegrass history as a founding member of the inimitable Bluegrass Cardinals, the ground-breaking group that recorded for CMH Records in the ’70s. Known for their instrumental and vocal prowess and ability to incorporate traditional songs with contemporary material in their sets, the Cardinals paved the way for countless progressive and “newgrass” bands who would rise to prominence years later. Long Time Coming picks up where the Cardinals left off and offers a diverse set of familiar and new songs which draw from both spiritual and secular sources. Continental Divide is just as comfortable belting out a bluesy number like the album’s opener “More Than I Can Bear” as with the traditional sounding gospel song “I’ll Be A Friend to Jesus.”

Impeccably produced and featuring dazzling three and four part harmonies as well as the hottest pickin’ east of the Mississippi River, Long Time Coming will have you tapping your feet with a smile on your face.

About the band: A native of southern California, David Parmley was a founding member of the internationally acclaimed, Bluegrass Cardinals. In that association of 18 years, the Cardinals recorded fifteen separates projects, made appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, the Ralph Emory Show, even the White House for former President, Jimmy Carter. In 1994 David teamed up with banjo great, Scott Vestal to form Continental Divide. The rest is, as they say, history. Known for his soulful voice and driving rhythm guitar, and exceptional skills as a producer, David has notched many awards, including: International Bluegrass Music Associations "Recorded Event of the Year" 1991 and 1995. Continental Divide became an instant success with bluegrass fans all over the world as well, claiming the IBMA's coveted, "Emerging Artist of the Year" award in 1995.

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