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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZCACTUS BROTHERSNashville-based country band combining an old-time seven-piece string-band with rock'n'roll energy from the ashes of '70s rock band Walk The West, country edge provided by dobro/steel guitarist Sam Poland and dulcimer player David Schnaufer (who left '94). Played Nashville clubs for several years; gained record contract '92; debut album The Cactus Brothers '93 on Liberty had massive publicity campaign. Appeared in George Strait movie Pure Country and built up European following, but failed to make country radio playlists. |