In January 1968, “Epic” label released “A Beacon from Mars”, the second Kaleidoscope album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by Mike Goldberg and Stu Eisen.

Personnel:

• David Lindley – guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin
• Chris Darrow – vocals, bass, guitar, mandolin
• Solomon Feldthouse – vocals,  saz,  bouzouki,  dobro,  vina,  oud,  doumbek, dulcimer, fiddle, guitar
• Chester Crill (as Fenrus Epp) – violin, viola, bass, organ, piano, harmonica
• John Vidican – drums, percussion

Track listing:

1. I Found Out – Earl Shackleford
2. Greenwood Sidee – traditional
3. Life Will Pass You By – Chris Darrow
4. Taxim – Kaleidoscope
5. Baldheaded End of a Broom – traditional
6. Louisiana Man – Doug Kershaw
7. You Don’t Love Me – Willie Cobbs
8. Beacon from Mars – Kaleidoscope