"...[The Northwest] is teeming with talented singer-songwriters, but few have the jaw-dropping voice of Train Go Sorry vocalist Chad Bault.
Whether at a whisper or full volume, Bault has that rare ability to stop conversation and turn every head in the house in his direction. His songs, which marry twangst with a sure-footed pop sensibility, perpetuate the emotional power inherent in his vocals."
The Portland Tribune
"...I especially like [Chad's] voice, it's husky and warm, a little gritty and it's got a powerful emotional punch... I guess what I mean is that when listening I was thinking, this is a guy who shoots straight. No gloss, no bullshit. It's the real deal. I like that."
southofmainstream.com
"Train Go Sorry is one of those bands that captures the exquisite quality of a melancholy day, the fragile gorgeousness of vulnerability and how good it feels to drink that feeling in and let others look for their silver linings..."
Derek Sivers
Founder of cdbaby.com
“This is a small gem of an album that deserves a wider listening audience. Chad Bault has constructed a set of fine songs driven by a solid flair for writing some high-quality lyrics. In the inevitable quest to ..compare it to something' it reminds me somewhat of the early Joe Henry/Jayhawks collaborations. I would say that fans of strong songwriters like Richard Buckner, M Ward, Ryan Adams and John Darnielle will also find many appealing moments. A quiet, understated talent lurks within these songs.”
Train Go Sorry is the brainchild and alias of singer/songwriter Chad Bault. With and/or without a revolving cast of supporting characters Chad uses a balance of easy-going humor and a sincere, plaintive melancholy to connect with his audience. “I write songs for the underdog.” he explains, “I write about the things that hurt. I write about the things that most pop songwriters don’t want to talk about. I try to be as open and honest about my emotions as I can, and I think people connect with that. Sometimes it just helps to know someone else feels the same.”
Train Go Sorry’s roots are found in the seemingly incongruent genres of Garage and Folk. Growing up in the farmlands of Eastern Washington at the height of the Grunge explosion, Chad cut his teeth in garage band after garage band. He developed the gritty side of his voice by covering songs by Nirvana and Alice In Chains. His first band, Big Brother, was one of the few Eastern Washington grunge bands to receive positive press in the then popular Seattle weekly The Rocket.
With the education gained in those rural garages and attics Chad began performing solo; opening for artists like Pedro the Lion, Sixpence None the Richer and Damien Jurado. Drawing on influences across the musical spectrum, his unique brand of indie infused acoustic music was beginning to take shape. “I was as much influenced by Kurt Cobain as I was Nick Drake. I’ve always tried to hear beyond the labels that we put on music, and find the artists behind them. I’ve been forever changed by artists like Jeff Buckley, Michael Hedges, Utah Phillips, Bono, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Tweedy and Johnny Cash. It’s all in there, filtering out through my perspective and abilities.”
Although primarily a one-man band, Train Go Sorry has expanded over the last 2 years to occasionally include an all-star and ever-changing line-up of Portland talent. Drummer Adam Mack (The Paperboys), guitarist Jaycob Van Auken, multi-instrumentalists Michael Benke and Keith Peterson, bassists Darren Claymon and Wayne Miller (Derby) have all been a part of the Train Go Sorry family.
Train Go Sorry’s debut full-length CD is a heart wrenching and deeply personal album. Set against a backdrop of alt-country tinged indie rock, Souvenir explores emotional subjects such as divorce, death and the loss of religion. Recorded mostly in basement studios in and around the Portland area, the feel is intentionally relaxed. In an age of digital slickness, capturing spontaneous and inspired performances is rare. Souvenir captures just that. It’s sonic textures compliment the personal nature of its lyrics perfectly. Souvenir was released nationally through Burnside Distribution on August 9th, 2005.
This month we mostly have Catie Curtis (with a Richard Thompson cover), Lindsay Fuller and The Cheap Dates (and who amongst us isn't?), Josh Fix with a track from the well-titled album This Town Is Starting To Make Me Angry and the rather lovely Red Rooster.
Four more little sonic gems for your August pleasure are now available on the site. Blitzen Trapper, Boulder Acoustic Society, Jay Brannan and The Wiyos. Yet another fine quartet even though we say so ourselves as picked them out.
Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
I would rather be forgiven. Cuz it wouldent matter if i die if im for given. I like that verse. I miss the fuck out of you chad i want to see you have coffee or something. Glad to hear that your alive i am too. I hope all is well with you you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dont be such a stranger keep in touch my phone number hasnt changed. Love you bro. David
Hey thanks man, we really appreciate your support. I saw you guys are playing at Gilbert Cellars, were working with getting some dates set with them as well... Would you guys be interested in sharing shows sometime? our music isn't completely different. IDK whatever you think we would just like to get aquainted with other local artists ya know.
aw, very good poem. i miss you too. if i have not already shared it with you, you should read the poem "not waving, but drowning" by stevie smith. but prepare to feel your heart break a little.
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