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Railroad Earth | |
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 Railroad Earth playing in May 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Stillwater, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Folk rock, Progressive Bluegrass, Bluegrass, Americana, Jam band |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | SCI Fidelity, Black Bear Records, One Haven Music |
| Members | Todd Sheaffer Tim Carbone John Skehan Carey Harmon Dave Speranza Mike Robinson Matt Slocum |
| Past members | Dave Von Dollen Johnny Grubb Andy Goessling (deceased) Andrew Altman |
| Website | railroad |
Railroad Earth is a bluegrass-influenced Americana band formed in Stillwater, New Jersey in 2001.[1] The band's music combines elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, rock, country, jazz, Celtic and other Americana influences. Recognized as "carrying on the tradition of improvisational, genre-spanning music laid forth by the Grateful Dead," Railroad Earth is known for lyrical songwriting and extensive live improvisation.[1] The band takes its name from the Jack Kerouac prose poem "October in the Railroad Earth".[2][3] The band also has a song of the same name.
- ^ a b "Railroad Earth On Mountain Stage". NPR.org. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Jack Kerouac's Octoberish magic". The Guardian. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "October in the Railroad Earth [Full Text and Audio]". Sensitive Skin. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2018.