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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.
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  • xdreamx19

    whoever tag this piece of country crap as "jam band" deserves to be nailed in the ears

    March 2012

  • Irienow2

    Railroad Earth at Bonnaroo - http://www.performanceimpressions.com/Railroad_Earth_Bonnaroo_2011/index.html

    July 2011

  • rhinowing

    they did a really long version of something at bonnaroo, not sure what song it was though

    June 2011

  • beatleslovefor

    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

    May 2011

  • AnimatedOysters

    can't wait to see them at Bonnaroo!!!!

    May 2011

  • Akana_

    feel good music

    February 2011

  • kirstenalana

    wow - LOVE!

    November 2010

  • webbix

    Just saw them at MagFest in Live Oak, FL and it was incredible show

    October 2010
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Railroad Earth in Morrison, CO on 09/14/12

14 Sep 2012 | from rre.ignoredbydinosaurs.com/tourdates

Artist: Railroad Earth Tour: Summer 2012 Date: Fri 9/14/2012 Time: 6:00PM City: Morrison, CO Venue: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Address: Red Rocks Park Country: United States …

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