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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We just wanted to let you know that the new Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures video "Zombie A Go Go" is debuting on FANGORIA.com on July 15th!! Don't miss it!!!
On Friday July 3rd, The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band will join four of the best Colorado blues acts for an epic night of steamy music in one of the best jazz rooms in the world.
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln Street (9th & Lincoln), Denver www.dazzlejazz.com Friday July 3, starting at 6:00pm. Call for reservations 303-839-5100 or email reservation@dazzlejazz.com
The Line-Up:
6:00pm - Paul Soderman & Bluzhouse 7:15pm - Roadhouse Joe Blues Band 8:30pm - Sammy Dee 9:45pm - Ricky Early Band 11:00pm - Ronnie Shellist & the Shuffletones
Kick off your Independence Day weekend with a bang! This is a not-to-be-missed event in a big comfortable room. Plus, everybody who attends will receive a free music download from Roadhouse Joe!
www.roadhousejoe.com www.myspace.com/roadhousejoeblues For Bookings: bookings@roadhousejoe.com
