Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Kristofferson, Buck Owens, Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Slim Cessna, Reverend Horton Heat, Robert Johnson & old blues, Clash, Motorhead, Supersuckers, AC/DC, Replacements, Social D., among others...
They've been called "country", "alt-country, and "outlaw country", but the phrase that best describes the Railbenders is "hard country." This Denver, Colorado band plays unabashed, straight-no-chaser music that pulls no punches and offers no apologies for the love of some of the finer things in life: whiskey, women, song, and good timin' friends. While their songs are soaked in traditional country influence, their punk background gives them a jagged edge appeal. Their music and dynamic live shows have made them one of the top draws in Colorado, bringing in a diverse fan base of all ages.
Formed in 2000 by Jim Dalton (vocals, guitar) and Tyson Murray (upright bass), the Railbenders took a mutual love of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Rock 'n' Roll, whiskey, mixed it all together, and created their sound. Powered by the steady rollin' drums of Graham Haworth, the band has garnered local awards, including "Top Country Band" by the Rocky Mountain News (2004 & 2005), and "Best Country/Roots Band" (2002 through 2005) in the annual Westword Music Showcase.
With their hard-charging music, the Railbenders have gained fans within the country community - they've been invited to play with Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, and David Allan Coe. They've made friends with acclaimed country and rock musicians like Jesse Dayton and Eddie Spaghetti (of Supersuckers fame), who were both so impressed with the Railbenders, they've both appeared on their CDs - Jesse lays down the lead guitar on "Black Rose" from 2006's Showdown, and Eddie lends his pipes on two tracks on 2004's Segundo. Most recently, the Railbenders were recruited by David Lowery and Johnny Hickman (Cracker) to back them up for a KBCO-FM Studio C recording session and a show.
The Railbenders beat out several other Colorado groups in a "battle of the bands" to win a coveted sponsorship from Coors in 2004, a relationship that continues today. 2006 promises even more high-profile partnerships for the band, beginning with A&E's "Rollergirls" television series. Producers chose their song, "Breakneck Speed" for use on the new reality-based cable TV series. Current airplay on XM Radio's "X-Country" channel is also giving the band exposure to a nationwide audience.
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Hey guys- Great show tonight at the Crescent! We were the ones with the sign. ;) Take it easy, see ya at the festival!! We love the Railbenders! -Brook and Jason
I'm sorry for the lights last night, they were brutal! After you mentioned it I went off to the side and got some great shots. :) But as you said, they were UBER bright! Nonetheless... You guys pretty much rocked my ass.
I wanted to email some of my pals and remind them about our killer show at The Bluebird Theater in Denver!
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I think the Bluebird is one of the finest music venues in the country. Help us get the word out about the show. Please, forward this stuff along.
Wow guys!! As always a FANTASTIC show at the Ogden. And to open for Gary Allan!! As far as I'm concerned - it was the perfect night! My kiddos were VERY pissed at me for not being able to go see their 2 faves! See you soon!!!!
Hey homies. My little brother said he saw you at the Ogden opening for Gary Allen. That is bad ass! i LOVE Gary Allen! My bro said he could see why I was such a big fan. He really enjoyed the show! Wish I coulda been there! Hope you all are doing well--miss ya and love ya.
Hey friends, Come check the sound of my new band, Jacie McConnell & AN SHEE EILEE! (first two songs on my profile) You can hear us live @ Oriental Theater June 29th!
