Railroad Earth is a roots and Americana-based jamband from rural western St… Read Full Bio ↴Railroad Earth is a roots and Americana-based jamband from rural western Stillwater, New Jersey, USA. Their name stems from a Jack Kerouac poem "October in the Railroad Earth," and the band has a song by the same name. Railroad Earth's music combines elements of bluegrass, rock and roll, jazz, celtic and more, and the group is known for its extensive live improvisation and lyrical songwriting within an acoustic base.
The band members, already accomplished musicians, first came together in early 2001. Originally comprised of guitarist/vocalist Todd Sheaffer, violinist/vocalist Tim Carbone, mandolinist/vocalist John Skehan, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Andy Goessling, drummer/vocalist Carey Harmon, and bassist ]Dave Von Dollen, the group played both original compositions mostly written by Sheaffer, the former From Good Homes songwriter, as well as traditional songs. After just three weeks of rehearsals, they went into a local recording studio and tracked a five song demo. Recorded live with no overdubs except backing vocals, The Black Bear Sessions set Railroad Earth's career in motion. Within a week they had a manager on board who then sent their demo out to some of the country’s most prestigious festivals, quickly landing a slot at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. That was their tenth gig. The Black Bear Sessions was released to the public in June 2001, and following their appearance at Telluride Sugar Hill Records approached the band and offered them a record deal. The Black Bear Sessions contains some of the most popular songs in Railroad Earth's repertoire, including "Seven Story Mountain" and "Head."
In June 2002, one year from the release of their debut, Railroad Earth’s second album, Bird in a House, came out on Sugar Hill Records, featuring songs such as "Bird In A House," "Like A Buddha," and "Mighty River.". The band continued its steady touring schedule, playing theatres, folk-music festivals, jam-band festivals, and other venues, while gathering much praise for its unique sound and enjoyable live concerts. The band eventually built up a fanbase who call themselves Hobos.
In 2003 Dave Von Dollen was replaced by bassist Johnny Grubb. In 2004 the band released its third studio effort, The Good Life, featuring "Storms," Mourning Flies," and "Goat." The band continued to tour throughout the country, and its first live album, Elko, was issued in late January 2006. They performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on September 15, 2007.
The band's fourth studio album, entitled Amen Corner, was released on June 10, 2008. The new album features songs such as "Been Down This Road," "Hard Livin'," "Waggin' The Dog," and "Lovin' You".
On November 11, 2009, Grubb announced his departure from the band after Railroad Earth's New Year's Eve run of shows in Portland, OR. In February 2010, Andrew Altman of the Codetalkers and Blueground Undergrass was named as his successor.
The band's self-titled fifth album was released on Oct 12, 2010. The album features Andy Goessling playing electric guitar for the first time, plus an 11-minute instrumental written by John Skehan entitled "Spring-Heeled Jack" (SHJ is John Skehan's initials backwards); the latter is the longest studio track to date for the band.
Andy Goessling passed away in October 2018.
The band members, already accomplished musicians, first came together in early 2001. Originally comprised of guitarist/vocalist Todd Sheaffer, violinist/vocalist Tim Carbone, mandolinist/vocalist John Skehan, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Andy Goessling, drummer/vocalist Carey Harmon, and bassist ]Dave Von Dollen, the group played both original compositions mostly written by Sheaffer, the former From Good Homes songwriter, as well as traditional songs. After just three weeks of rehearsals, they went into a local recording studio and tracked a five song demo. Recorded live with no overdubs except backing vocals, The Black Bear Sessions set Railroad Earth's career in motion. Within a week they had a manager on board who then sent their demo out to some of the country’s most prestigious festivals, quickly landing a slot at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. That was their tenth gig. The Black Bear Sessions was released to the public in June 2001, and following their appearance at Telluride Sugar Hill Records approached the band and offered them a record deal. The Black Bear Sessions contains some of the most popular songs in Railroad Earth's repertoire, including "Seven Story Mountain" and "Head."
In June 2002, one year from the release of their debut, Railroad Earth’s second album, Bird in a House, came out on Sugar Hill Records, featuring songs such as "Bird In A House," "Like A Buddha," and "Mighty River.". The band continued its steady touring schedule, playing theatres, folk-music festivals, jam-band festivals, and other venues, while gathering much praise for its unique sound and enjoyable live concerts. The band eventually built up a fanbase who call themselves Hobos.
In 2003 Dave Von Dollen was replaced by bassist Johnny Grubb. In 2004 the band released its third studio effort, The Good Life, featuring "Storms," Mourning Flies," and "Goat." The band continued to tour throughout the country, and its first live album, Elko, was issued in late January 2006. They performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on September 15, 2007.
The band's fourth studio album, entitled Amen Corner, was released on June 10, 2008. The new album features songs such as "Been Down This Road," "Hard Livin'," "Waggin' The Dog," and "Lovin' You".
On November 11, 2009, Grubb announced his departure from the band after Railroad Earth's New Year's Eve run of shows in Portland, OR. In February 2010, Andrew Altman of the Codetalkers and Blueground Undergrass was named as his successor.
The band's self-titled fifth album was released on Oct 12, 2010. The album features Andy Goessling playing electric guitar for the first time, plus an 11-minute instrumental written by John Skehan entitled "Spring-Heeled Jack" (SHJ is John Skehan's initials backwards); the latter is the longest studio track to date for the band.
Andy Goessling passed away in October 2018.
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Railroad Earth Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Railroad Earth:
'Neath the Stars Why do they call her wren? She changed her name…
Been Down That Road Come round amen corner And there she standin in the…
Bird In A House I want to sing my own song that's all Cried the…
Black Bear come into my cavern for a spell outside the ice-queen's come…
Bread & Water Hard lessons for my meal last night Cold cruelty on my…
Bringin' My Baby Back Home I'm bringin my baby back home Bringin my baby back home Worr…
Chains There are notes that ring eternal there are songs that will…
Chasin' A Rainbow Well I ran and I hustled, from the road I…
Colorado olorado on the rise through new elevations new days begun fu…
Donkey For Sale Goin down to Eva's for a jump and a holler Gonna…
Drag Him Down I've got fire for a heart I'm not scared of the…
Elko Pull in from the desert road Park your wagon, drop your…
Give That Boy a Hand 喧鬧的大街 原來又過了一年 戀人成雙對 什麼都沒改變 空蕩的房間 全是回憶畫面 你最愛的那首歌 迴盪在我耳邊 就在這瞬間…
Grandfather Mountain High up in the Blue Ridge Mountains Still and lying on…
Hard Livin He made it come together Put your hand on me And I…
Head All the world is lying, sleeping Everyone in bed Me, I'm s…
I am a Mess Oh, I'm a mess right now Inside out Searching for a sweet…
Like a Buddha . . . and then the river ends, ya leave…
Lone Croft Farewell The stakes are in the meadow . . the fields…
Long Walk Home steaks are in the meadow fields are overgrown winds of chang…
Long Way To Go I wore my boots out walkin? Poured my heart out talkin? I…
Lovin' You Grab a cup in the mornin, out beneath the day…
Mighty River Sun risin' on the shoulder Won't take much to grow us…
Mourning Flies What were you dreaming? . . . that made you…
Neath The Stars Why do they call her wren? She changed her name…
Old Man and the Land there came a time for the old man when a place…
Railroad Earth Through this Railroad Earth, for whatever its worth Singing …
Real Love from the first time that I laid my eyes, it’s…
Right In Tune I've got no worries, I've got no doubts, 'cause I know, you…
Saddle of the Sun put my brother in the meadow lady in the pine rooster crows,…
Said What You Mean In still water we found our own graves Fell in the…
Seven Story Mountain Oh lord, to see a light, but fail in strrength…
Storms Soft thunder from across the meadow Rain buckets on the kit…
The Forecast The forecast says there's a calm ahead mild days and sunny…
The Good Life They got tired of living And an apple going black Went…
The Hunting Song When I was a boy, at the cold blue lake my…
The Jupiter & the 119 The Jupiter is gleaming … shining in the sun Everybody ready…
You Never Know That wheel of fortune went spinning round. High, high hopes…
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