Angels Rejoice released on the MasterShield Label in May 2008 has recieved some great reviews from radio. Dick Atkinson on banjo and guitar, Liza Atkinson and Shelene Atkinson on guitar, Adam Atkinson on mandolin, Dave Bevins on dobro, Chad Darou on mandolon, Jim Treat on bass. Guest appearance by Ralph Lane on guitar on the song Friday. Cover design by Lamay Designs.

"I have indeed received a copy of Angels Rejoice which I have been thoroughly enjoying. Every few years a song comes along that just sends you reeling because of its message, poignancy and delivery. “Friday” is such a song. It’s brilliantly written, the tune matches perfectly and you all have arranged and sing the piece with a knock-out punch. The tune is a masterpiece and is destined to become a gospel classic.

Dave Higgs Nashville Public Radio, Bluegrass Breakdown

A creative composition; that reflects the genius of this band. They have their own unique sound that sets them apart from other bluegrass bands. Their creativity will have them in great demand. The instrumentation here is haunting and memorable.

Wayne Bledsoe, KMST

"Syracuse composer John Cadley has done it again. Atkinsons interpret it perfectly! 

Bill Knowlton, WCNY/WUNY/WJNY

The CD includes 14 songs, traditional and orginial material. The featured song is one written by John Cadley, Friday, a story about the workers taking Christ up the hill. This story is about how the workers must have felt, the series of events and how they saw it that day. For a small sampling of the songs, click on the links below.

1. Angels Rejoice
2. Little Black Train
3. Warfaring Stranger
4. Lord Won't You Help Me
5. Someday My Ship Will Sail
6. Shield of Faith
7. The Hammer
8. Rank Stranger
9. My Burdens Are Heavy
10. Master's Hand
11. Shores of Jordan
12. All Prayed Up
13. Friday
14. That Same Spirit