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Railroad Bill
Acoustic / Country / Folk

THE UK's HOTTEST SKIFFLE GROUP



Cardiff, Wales
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/19/2009
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Member Since3/15/2006
Band Websitewww.skiffle.co.uk
Band MembersDan, Andy, Geoff, Geoff and Chris
InfluencesLonnie Donegan, The Vipers, Washboard Sam, The Pogues, Chas McDevitt, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly...
Sounds LikeLonnie Donegan on Speed...
Record Labeljohn john records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Railroad Bill
Described by Lonnie Donegan himself as 'bloody good', Railroad Bill play raw, gutsy skiffle music on the simplest of instruments - washboard, tea chest bass, guitar and mandolin. With an act that has been honed on the streets and on the stages of the UK and abroad, they have been described as 'Lonnie Donegan on Speed' - and we're not talking dustmen here - the material is rooted in American Blues - songs of Gambling, Trains, Drinking and Prison - A sort of Sea Sick Steve meets the Ramones...

Now widely regarded as the punk music of its day, Skiffle has too long been tarred with the brush of a few novelty hits, when its real power was bringing black american blues music to a generation of teenagers a full 2 years ahead of the rock and roll revolution. Thanks to skiffle, once rock and roll hit the UK, British teenagers were ready with the guitars, the licks and the attitude to take over the world.


"BLOODY GOOD" - LONNIE DONEGAN

"TERRIFIC" - MARK KERMODE

"THE NUMBER ONE SKIFFLE BAND IN THE UK" - GAZ MAYALL

NEW ALBUM - 'STILL ROLLING' - NOW AVAILABLE!!!


Goto www.skiffle.co.uk to order online



PONTARDAWE FESTIVAL 2009




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Eureka Brown

Eureka Brown



Nov 23 2009 10:53 PM










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frank

frank



Nov 11 2009 5:32 AM

hello railroad bill,...
here's a clip of when i put a "super-group" together
with emma bunton & andy rourke,..

see my "mike joyce" blog now, and subscribe for more.

to view my new album,  click ---> http://friends.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewfriends&friendId=461622099&p=12
best regards
frank sidebottom
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Nov 10 2009 3:48 AM

Hi Railroad Bill, check out our new track "Long Legs"
P.B."PeeBee"Guttenburg

P.B."PeeBee"Guttenburg



Oct 14 2009 5:26 PM

Friendly greetings from Carson's Crag
thanks for adding me and the family
I didn't realise you english guys knew the old songs
Thomas Schleiken

Thomas Schleiken



Sep 30 2009 1:35 PM


 

Hi Railroad Bill,
thanks for the add and for friendship

Greetings from Oldenburger Land
Thomas
Rhythm Festival

Rhythm Festival



Aug 12 2009 2:03 AM

Thanks for being our friend!

..Rhythm Festival 2009
Hope to see you there:
Friday 21st August to Sunday 23rdl
www.rhythmfestival.net

(Cardiff) Rumney Folk Festival 2009

(Cardiff) Rumney Folk Festival 2009



Aug 6 2009 8:19 AM

Thanks for the add!

Dansette

Dansette



Aug 3 2009 11:06 PM

Thanks for the add guys. Here's a widget with some sounds from us, hope you enjoy. Feel free to do the same in return.


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The Cidershed

Ryan Burnard



Aug 3 2009 7:44 PM

Good sounds, thanks for adding us! Cheers from all at The Cidershed, Norwich.
The Severed Limb

The Severed Limb



Aug 3 2009 11:12 AM

How's it going?
We've got 4 new tracks on our myspace. Have a listen, see what you think!
Also, come see us at Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes this thursday!




The Severed Limb
xx
the henry brothers

the henry brothers



Jul 29 2009 10:43 AM

howdy fellas
mighty good sets at camp bestival, great harmonious group vocals & a real pleasure to watch.
cheers
mark & graham
the henry brothers
Penarth's Rockin Roots Music Club

Penarth's Rockin Roots Music Club



Jun 30 2009 10:24 PM


 

Swing Mon amour

Swing Mon amour



Jun 6 2009 12:09 AM

Opening night: Tuesday 9th june 2009 - 9pm / 11.30pm

Forget about the gym workout: come dancing!!

(and save on the gym subscription and the dating site subscription too...)

Thank goodness we will be opened on the 9th for the first edition of Swing Mon Amour so you'll have something nice to do on a tuesday night. It's very cheap (in terms of money not quality obviously), and you'll get great acts every week that will make you sweat and get plenty of excercice. I'm talking resident Dj El Nino from Black Cotton Club & Lady Luck, and Gentleman Tim & the Contenders a great 1950's swing R&B Chicago blues band. You'll dance all night, guaranted!

Styles : Blues - Chicago Blues - West coast Blues - 20's 30's -  Gypsy swing  - Big Band - Swing - R&B - Jump Jive - Rockabilly - Rock&Roll - Western Hillbilly - and many more...


Mr and Mrs Clark

Mr and Clark



May 16 2009 8:56 PM

Mr and Mrs Clark have a new show "Walk The Dead Dog" starting at the end of May at The Taliesin Arts Centre Swansea 28th and 29th and The Riverfront Theatre Newport 30th May, Cast of 7.....5 of 'em young and talented!
Clarks
xx
AL HELLBOUND

Al Hellbound



Apr 29 2009 7:39 AM

Hi Fellas, Come on down ! (ps do you need a licence to busk in Cardiff?)
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John Lewis Rock'N'Roll Trio

John Lewis Rock'N'Roll Trio



Apr 18 2009 9:38 AM

Hi Dan
Hope all's well
here's one you'll like
Cheers
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Cowboy and the Corpse

Cowboy and the Corpse



Mar 22 2009 2:17 PM

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Ralf Dee

Ralf Dee



Mar 19 2009 9:41 PM


All the best! Cheers!
The Severed Limb

The Severed Limb



Mar 16 2009 4:26 PM

Hi Guys

We’ve got a couple of cool gigs coming up that we’d love to see you at if you're around!

What d’ya say?







the henry brothers

the henry brothers



Mar 12 2009 8:09 PM

howdy,
thank you kindly for bein' so neighbourly, yous is good folks.
all the best
mark & graham
the henry brothers
The She Creatures

The She Creatures



Mar 3 2009 9:44 PM

Thanks Chris! You guys were great! xxx



Copperhead

Copperhead



Feb 26 2009 10:15 PM

Best wishes from Bristol

Thanks for the add

You're music’s cool

Love & Twangs

Copperhead


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Billy

Billy



Feb 23 2009 5:41 PM

Thanks for the add. Really enjoyed your show in Blackpool! I don't know how you could sound so good with numb hands and the freezing wind battering you.
Look forward to seeing you do a full set somewhere warmer!
The Severed Limb

The Severed Limb



Feb 19 2009 11:41 AM

Hi Guys
Arrgghhh! I've got to work the graveyard shift tonight so can't make it to Gaz's.

If you're in London come to Bethnal Green Working Men's Club this Saturday for the Cream Revue 1950s tea dance!
Come at 8.30pm for dance lessons, then get yerself tattooed at the tattoo parlour! Great DJs, free tea and cakes and two rockin' performances from your favourite skiffle kids THE SEVERED LIMB!

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Also don't forget to come see us support Imelda May at Koko, Camden on 5th March.
xx
THE SUGAR DADDYS

THE SUGAR DADDYS



Feb 18 2009 5:08 PM

Thanks so much for adding us!!!
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