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Stillwater, New Jersey, USA (2001 – present)
Railroad Earth is a roots and Americana-based jamband from rural western Stillwater, New Jersey, USA. Their name stems from a Jack Kerouac poem “October in the Railroad Earth,” and the band has a song by the same name. Railroad Earth’s music combines elements of bluegrass, rock and roll, jazz, celtic and more, and the group is known for its extensive live improvisation and lyrical songwriting within an acoustic base.
The band members, already accomplished musicians, first came together in early 2001. Originally comprised of guitarist/vocalist Todd Sheaffer, violinist/vocalist Tim Carbone, mandolinist/vocalist John Skehan, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Andy Goessling, drummer/vocalist Carey Harmon, and bassist ]Dave Von Dollen, the group played both original compositions mostly written by Sheaffer, the former From Good Homes songwriter, as well as traditional songs. After just three weeks of rehearsals, they went into a local recording studio and tracked a five song demo. Recorded live with no overdubs except backing vocals, The Black Bear Sessions set Railroad Earth’s career in motion. Within a week they had a manager on board who then sent their demo out to some of the country’s most prestigious festivals, quickly landing a slot at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. That was their tenth gig.
The band members, already accomplished musicians, first came together in early 2001. Originally comprised of guitarist/vocalist Todd Sheaffer, violinist/vocalist Tim Carbone, mandolinist/vocalist John Skehan, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Andy Goessling, drummer/vocalist Carey Harmon, and bassist ]Dave Von Dollen, the group played both original compositions mostly written by Sheaffer, the former From Good Homes songwriter, as well as traditional songs. After just three weeks of rehearsals, they went into a local recording studio and tracked a five song demo. Recorded live with no overdubs except backing vocals, The Black Bear Sessions set Railroad Earth’s career in motion. Within a week they had a manager on board who then sent their demo out to some of the country’s most prestigious festivals, quickly landing a slot at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. That was their tenth gig.
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Featured Tracks
| FULL TRACK Walkin the Dog | 6:56 |
| FULL TRACK Fishermans Blues | 9:53 |
| FULL TRACK The Green Roofs of Eirann | 3:25 |
| FULL TRACK Dover to Dunkirk | 7:21 |
| FULL TRACK Came Up Smilin | 6:49 |
| FULL TRACK Mess | 12:54 |
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Irienow2 wrote:
Railroad Earth at Bonnaroo - http://www.performanceimpressions.com/Railroad_Earth_Bonnaroo_2011/index.html
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rhinowing wrote:
they did a really long version of something at bonnaroo, not sure what song it was though
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beatleslovefor wrote:
I am getting really excited about this year's Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, CA June 10-12. The lineup keeps getting better and more diverse and its by far my favorite festival in California! This year includes: Primus, The Flaming Lips, Michael Franti & Spearhead, G. Love & Special Sauce, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Railroad Earth, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, SOJA, Ghostland Observatory, and many others. For more info go to: http://www.harmonyfestival.com
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AnimatedOysters wrote:
can't wait to see them at Bonnaroo!!!!
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Akana_ wrote:
feel good music
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kirstenalana wrote:
wow - LOVE!
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webbix wrote:
Just saw them at MagFest in Live Oak, FL and it was incredible show
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str82urdome wrote:
these guys are fantastic
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Echilion wrote:
New album, hurray!
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samgil wrote:
Need to leave the US and come to Australia! It may be a Long Way To Go but it's about time.
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RottingChrist82 wrote:
nice
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onStageOne wrote:
Fairfield, CT welcomes Railroad Earth Friday 6/18 at 7:30 pm!!! Check it out at www.fairfieldtheatre.org
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Concert_photos wrote:
Railroad Earth tickets, photos & review up at Concert Photos Magazine - http://www.concertphotosmagazine.com/2010/05/railroad-earth-photos-review-tickets_20.html
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Emiel61 wrote:
great Kerouac poem
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red_foot wrote:
Amazing in every which way :]
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Headcoach1957 wrote:
Bluegrass - Jam vom Allerfeinsten!
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bobrosenbaum wrote:
smiles all around
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bloodybob wrote:
Nobody can make you feel like Railroad Earth can make you feel. I'm gonna catch as many shows as I can this summer. Get to know this band's catalogue, you won't regret it one bit.
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scienex wrote:
doesn't all bluegrass contain elements of celtic folk?
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nywolverine wrote:
I frickin love Railroad Earth. Can't wait for Saturday, I'll be in the audience after the Army/Navy game. The good guys have a 7-story mountain to climb to beat Navy, but when we do I'll be smilin like the Buddha.
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Paradise Rock Club, Boston MA, United States
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Best Buy Theater, New York, United States
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