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RAILROAD EARTH IN CONCERT:
Progressive bluegrass band Railroad Earth combines virtuosic musicianship, extensive improvisation, and psychedelic visuals to deliver a world-class concert experience that's rooted in tradition yet firmly forward-looking. The group's rootsy, Americana-infused sound takes on new dimensions at their live shows, where amplified mandolin, guitar, and lap steel combine to create a mind-blowing swirl of bluegrass instruments. The band totally rocks out as they bring tracks like "Elko" and the 15-minute "Like a Buddha" to life on tour, inspiring ear-to-ear grins and euphoric dancing among concertgoers.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
New Jersey-based Railroad Earth formed in 2010 around the songwriting of former From Good Homes frontman Todd Sheaffer. Under the guidance of manager Brian Ross, Sheaffer linked up with a group of talented bluegrass players, and the success of their initial jam sessions gave birth to Railroad Earth. Within several months the band had already released their debut album The Black Bear Sessions and performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where their high-energy set knocked fans’ socks off and earned them a deal with Sugar Hill Records. In 2002 they released their sophomore album Bird In A House, supporting it with a string of boot-stomping performances that floored fans across the country, who began calling themselves “hobos” in honor of the band’s vintage Americana leanings. A string of popular albums followed throughout the ‘00s, and the band’s rigorous touring schedule in support of the releases established them as festival favorites. In 2014 Railroad Earth released their seventh album Last of the Outlaws, a critical success that led to a sold-out show at Red Rocks and a concert DVD release of the epic performance.
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Great show at the Capitol Theater with my favorite band, RRE. When they opened with “Bird in the House “, I knew we were in for a great time. Played “Captain Nowhere” and my night was complete. Can’t wait to see them again at The Bender Jamboree in Las Vegas. 🤠
The Elm is such a great venue and the band as old as they are becoming, are playing better than ever. What’s not to like?
Thought that the sound balance could have been better. Could not hear most of the lyrics...but I suppose that is just RE.
Railroad earth was low energy. The elm sucks. I want to like it but the more shows I go to the more I dislike
Perhaps still not my favorite band, but one of my favorite shows I’ve ever seen.
Amazing set! Only gripe is the bass seemed a little strong. Overpowered other instruments...
Great show….almost 3 hrs of top notch musical talent with many favorite songs.
I have listened to this band for a while, but had no idea. They were so unique in their blend of music genres.So much more than just bluegrass, it was amazing! Neptune is just flat out the best place to watch and listen to music with a big sound and layers of instruments.
After quite a few personnel changes over the past several years, the band is now playing as well or better than I've heard them in some time. Seems like the new players are now fully integrated into the band. Can't wait to see them again, hopefully in the Uptown Theater.
12/30 and 12/31/24. Jefferson Theater in Cville,Va. Two great shows with many great jams but 12/31 really stood out. They blew everyone away. With RRE this happens very often. Great band that enjoys playing to ANY size venue. Every member is very good to say the least. We always look forward to going to another Railroad Earth show. Been doing it for 20 or 21 years.
