“There are certain string bands that everyone looks to in setting the bar high for musicianship, performance and showmanship and The Freight Hoppers deliver the
goods. Their infectious high energy and bracing, uncompromising sound is what I look for in a band. I know their loyal and patient fan base including myself is glad they’re back and we’re very excited about seeing them perform again.” - Jim Roe
Those “patient fans” who had the pleasure to see the fabled Freight Hoppers perform from 1992 to the band’s lay-up will certainly know what a sight and sound it is to witness the infectious groove of fiddle and banjo combination driven by David Bass and Frank Lee. These guys set a new benchmark on the circuit back in the mid 90s. When the band took a rest, in 2002 when they last performed together, many wondered if that hallmark sound would be heard again.
Now, Lee and Bass are back and have brought in Thomas Bailey on guitar and vocals and Isaac Deal on upright bass and vocals. With the two original members reunited and joined by Bailey, whose undistilled powerhouse baritone vocal range enriches the sound, and Deal, whose ardent high lead and tenor voice holds the line and traverses the music’s authentic spirit, a string band has been created to rival the best that ever kicked up dust. During the 1990s, The Freight Hoppers became the most popular modern day old time music string band in the world. The Freight Hoppers recorded two critically acclaimed albums that climbed into the Top 20 of Billboard’s Americana music charts: “Where’d You Come From, Where’d You Go?” (1996) and “Waiting on the Gravy Train” (1998). They toured extensively in the U.S., Canada and Europe, appeared on Garrison Keillor’s " A Prairie Home Companion,” and elevated the popularity of old time music all over the world. With performances at concerts and festivals and radio airplay, they shook up the music landscape and created a new audience of traditional music fans.
Their music turned people on and trail blazed the way for other successful string bands to follow their lead. The reshaped band will elaborate on their trademark sound by drawing upon their personal musical rapport to make a sonic hue that refracts their inspirations and love of Southern American, gospel, blues, punk and, folk music. A new album on Rounder Records is already in production and eagerly awaited. And so a new chapter begins and The Freight Hoppers ride again....
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Greetings! The WIYOS are very happy to be back on tour in North Carolina and Tennessee this week. We have been busy writing new music, working, and traveling. We would love to see you while we are here! If you absolutely can't make it out to see us in person, we are getting ready to launch a new website and update all our news, photos, music and blogs on the space so please stay in touch!
-The WIYOS
Wednesday May 28th - The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC
Thursday May 29th - The Berkely Cafe in Raleigh, NC
Friday May 30th - Music on the Square Jonesborough, TN
Saturday May 31st - Bareley's Taproom Knoxville, TN
Greetings! The WIYOS are very happy to be back in North Carolina and Tennessee this week. We have been busy writing new music, working, and traveling. We would love to see you while we are here! If you absolutely can't make it out to see us in person, we are getting ready to launch a new website and update all our news, photos, music and blogs on the space so please stay in touch!
-The WIYOS
Wednesday May 28th - The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC
Thursday May 29th - The Berkely Cafe in Raleigh, NC
Friday May 30th - Music on the Square Jonesborough, TN
Saturday May 31st - Bareley's Taproom Knoxville, TN
what happens to franks cats when youre out hoppin frieght? see my ripped shirt? tis a kinetic advertisement ;* i am a fanatic muse and still inspired .. finally figured out the record features here .. oboi .. watch out boys! have fun and sell stuff !
My favorite string band is coming to Austin???? FUCK YEAH! Let me know if you need any advance work/postering. I'd love to play with y'all while y'all are here... Dug the shows in Memphis, guys. Love love love it...