From their first shows back in May 2001, Railroad Earth began carving a path deep and wide throughout the American Roots Music scene. With the support of a legion of incredibly loyal fans, Railroad Earth has become an undeniable force whose superb songwriting, singing and live performances have made them one of the most talked about bands to hit the U.S. Music scene in years.
It could be said that Railroad Earth hit the ground with their wheels already rolling. Just three weeks after playing together for the first time, the six band members went into a local recording studio and laid down 5 tracks in a single day. It was that remarkable demo that set everything in motion. Within a week they had a manager on board and, on the strength of that demo alone, they landed a slot on the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. That was their tenth gig!
A month later they returned to the studio to record another five songs and released those ten tracks as their debut album. The Black Bear Sessions came out in June 2001 to rave reviews nationally. Immediately following their triumphant appearance at Telluride 2001, Sugar Hill Records approached the band and offered them a record deal.
One year later, in June 2002, Railroad Earth's second album, Bird in a House, was released. After a year of steady touring and strong sales of their debut, the anticipation was high...and the album lived up to it. It received rave reviews and showed strong sales throughout the U.S. and parts of Europe. The Good Life followed in 2004 and solidified the band's standing as a national touring and sales force.
After over 750 performances during the past few years, Railroad Earth has cultivated a huge following of dedicated fans who document and trade every note they play...often traveling great distances and joining them on the road for multiple nights. These fans call themselves Hobos, and the band considers them to be the fuel that keeps this engine chugging along.
Railroad Earth's newest release, Amen Corner will hit stores on June 10th, 2008 on SCI Fidelity Records. The advance buzz has been remarkable and radio has already started jumping on board. In the meantime, the band will continue to bring their music to the stage from East to West. So keep an ear to the ground and listen for Railroad Earth, because they'll be rolling through your town very soon!
Glad to see some good 'ol boys with such star-billing tour dates; guess there's no cause to come back to ohio and play in the corner or coffee shops! Thanks for the memories, you guys deserve the recognition, keep those wheels turnin
Ok, so this is kinda cheesy, but you are one of my top friends. Please come to TX, I promise to come see you. Love, Love, Love your Rothbury set. Peace.
Have I toldya lately that I love you?? ~ Sounds cheesy and cliche, but true!! September can't come soon enough in my book!! :0) Oh, and I must say, I second everything that Samsa said about that wonder~filled late nite set at High Sierra... That nite was EPIC!!!
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I saw you guys @ Rothbury and OMGosh you were rock'n. I had a great time, you are so much better live, all I have is what is on my husband's ipod. Thank you for the amazing time, can't wait to see you again. Peace and Love.
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