The third album from John Reischman and the Jaybirds is a powerful follow-up to the band's JUNO nominated "Field Guide" CD. Known as a world-class mandolinist and composer, John and his long-time playing partners have established a strong musical bond with a unique identity - stellar original songs and instrumentals, and trademark interpretations of old-time numbers. "Together they produce music that is seamlessly excellent", says Sing Out! magazine in one of many accolades earned by the Jaybirds down through the years. The 16 tunes on "The Road West" range from driving hard-core Bluegrass and haunting ballads to fiddle tunes and time-honored classics. Most band members contribute at least one original number. Other sources range from traditional tunes given the Jaybirds arrangement to songs by Don Stover and Harold Hensley