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RAILROAD EARTH IN CONCERT:

Progressive bluegrass band Railroad Earth combines virtuosic musicianship, extensive improvisation, and psychedelic visuals to deliver a world-class concert experience that's rooted in tradition yet firmly forward-looking. The group's rootsy, Americana-infused sound takes on new dimensions at their live shows, where amplified mandolin, guitar, and lap steel combine to create a mind-blowing swirl of bluegrass instruments. The band totally rocks out as they bring tracks like "Elko" and the 15-minute "Like a Buddha" to life on tour, inspiring ear-to-ear grins and euphoric dancing among concertgoers.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:   

New Jersey-based Railroad Earth formed in 2010 around the songwriting of former From Good Homes frontman Todd Sheaffer. Under the guidance of manager Brian Ross, Sheaffer linked up with a group of talented bluegrass players, and the success of their initial jam sessions gave birth to Railroad Earth. Within several months the band had already released their debut album The Black Bear Sessions and performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where their high-energy set knocked fans’ socks off and earned them a deal with Sugar Hill Records. In 2002 they released their sophomore album Bird In A House, supporting it with a string of boot-stomping performances that floored fans across the country, who began calling themselves “hobos” in honor of the band’s vintage Americana leanings. A string of popular albums followed throughout the ‘00s, and the band’s rigorous touring schedule in support of the releases established them as festival favorites. In 2014 Railroad Earth released their seventh album Last of the Outlaws, a critical success that led to a sold-out show at Red Rocks and a concert DVD release of the epic performance.

Setlists

  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Chasin' a Rainbow
    2. 2.420 Hornpipe
    3. 3.Happy Song
    4. 4.It's So Good (>)
    5. 5.Goat
    6. 6.Potter's Field (>)
    7. 7.Mourning Flies
    8. 8.Mission Man
    9. 9.Donkey for Sale
  2. Set 2:

    1. 10.Dandelion Wine (>)
    2. 11.Keep Your Eyes Open (Live debut)
    3. 12.Saddle of the Sun (>)
    4. 13.Just So You Know
    5. 14.The Good Life
    6. 15.Bread and Water
    7. 16.Lone Croft Farewell (>)
    8. 17.1759 (>)
    9. 18.Captain Nowhere (>)
    10. 19.Mighty River
  3. Encore

    1. 20.Runnin' Wild
    1. 1.Chasin' a Rainbow
    2. 2.Dandelion Wine
    3. 3.Elko
    4. 4.Bird in a House
    5. 5.Grandfather Mountain
    6. 6.The Forecast
    7. 7.Farewell to Isinglass (>)
    8. 8.Runnin' Wild
    9. 9.Mighty River
  1. Encore

    1. 10.Luxury Liner (The International Submarine Band cover)
  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Walk Beside Me (Tim O’Brien & Darrell Scott cover) (>)
    2. 2.Hard Livin'
    3. 3.Happy Song
    4. 4.Potter's Field
    5. 5.Mourning Flies
    6. 6.Where Songs Begin (>)
    7. 7.Fisherman's Blues (The Waterboys cover)
    8. 8.Farewell to Isinglass (>)
    9. 9.Grandfather Mountain
  2. Set 2:

    1. 10.Mighty River
    2. 11.The Hunting Song (>)
    3. 12.Chasin' a Rainbow
    4. 13.Bird in a House
    5. 14.Crossing the Gap (>)
    6. 15.Stillwater Getaway (>)
    7. 16.Captain Nowhere (>)
    8. 17.Elko
    9. 18.Head
  3. Encore

    1. 19.The Great Divide
  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Lordy Lordy (>)
    2. 2.Saddle of the Sun
    3. 3.Dandelion Wine
    4. 4.Old Dangerfield (Bill Monroe cover)
    5. 5.Adding My Voice (>)
    6. 6.Old Man and the Land
    7. 7.Driftin (The Bardo) (>)
    8. 8.Birds of America (>)
    9. 9.Runnin' Wild
  2. Set 2:

    1. 10.Mission Man
    2. 11.It's So Good (>)
    3. 12.Monkey
    4. 13.The Good Life (>)
    5. 14.My Favorite Spot
    6. 15.Slippin' Away
    7. 16.The Jupiter & the 119 (>)
    8. 17.Like a Buddha (>)
    9. 18.Give That Boy a Hand
    10. 19.Cold Water (Tom Waits cover)
  3. Encore

    1. 20.Long Way to Go
  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Bird in a House
    2. 2.Bread and Water
    3. 3.The Hunting Song
    4. 4.Mourning Flies
    5. 5.Slippin' Away
    6. 6.The Forecast
    7. 7.Mighty River
    8. 8.Showers of Rain (Was That You?)
  2. Set 2:

    1. 9.Long Way to Go
    2. 10.Grandfather Mountain
    3. 11.Any Road (George Harrison cover)
    4. 12.Adding My Voice
    5. 13.Saddle of the Sun
    6. 14.Cold Water (Tom Waits cover)
    7. 15.Farewell to Isinglass
    8. 16.Captain Nowhere
    9. 17.Hard Livin'
    10. 18.Elko
  3. Encore

    1. 19.Box of Rain (Grateful Dead cover)

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 265 reviews
  • Passionate, Spirited, Talented, Fun

    by JohnnyG1111 on 2/18/18State Theatre - PortlandRating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing evening of music. Fabulous progressive bluegrass jam band. Loved it!

  • Railroad Earth & Greensky Bluegrass brought funk!

    by CMB1382 on 8/27/17Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton BeachRating: 5 out of 5

    Killer show!!! Super funky. Couldn't stop smiling or dancing. What a great night! I'd see both bands again in a heartbeat.

  • Great Greensky Railroad Earth show

    by Hilltownrambler on 8/26/17Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton BeachRating: 5 out of 5

    Both bands were great in this double bill of two preeminent jamgrass groups. First time at this Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom which is a wonderful venue

  • Railroad Earth is the best.

    by DavidNepveu on 8/26/17Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton BeachRating: 5 out of 5

    This a one of the best bands on Earth. It's always a great show of beautiful music done.

  • Great people, great time, great band

    by Whitehaze024 on 8/21/17Madrid Theatre - Kansas CityRating: 5 out of 5

    Railroad Earth is one of the best acts touring right now. They attract very nice folks, and it makes for an experience we can all be grateful for.

  • Railroad Earth - don't miss it!

    by Anonymous on 8/18/17SumTur Amphitheater - PapillionRating: 5 out of 5

    If you have the chance to see them, don't miss out!

  • This band has so many amazing things going for it!

    by GuitPest on 3/6/17Teragram Ballroom - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic show, amazing musicianship, and just super nice, personable guys! See this show!

  • by Deanybeany on 11/29/16Sherman Theater - StroudsburgRating: 5 out of 5

    It was amazing. Nothing like a two day event to get your favorite song.

  • RAILROAD EARTH WAS OUTSTANDING

    by Jormak61 on 11/29/16Sherman Theater - StroudsburgRating: 5 out of 5

    Another great show for these guys. Fist set was awesome. Boris Garcia a good opener. Hope to see them again.

  • What a show!

    by owldude13 on 2/2/16The Pageant - St LouisRating: 5 out of 5

    The boys ripped it up in The Lou! The whole band was on their game tonight. A couple of really nice, long jams and they played two really great sets, chock full of some of their most popular songs. The cover of George Harrison's Any Road was so sweet. And Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodleoo for an encore was icing on the cake! Right on!

  • 5 Stars!!

    by Sharpgirlgroovin on 1/19/16Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    Killer Show!!!!! Awesome venue! Great Folks! Very intimate venue. RRE blew my mind!

  • Great Music!

    by ChicoDaMan on 12/1/15Sherman Theater - StroudsburgRating: 5 out of 5

    Since I know little about this band, I did not know what to expect last night. I was not disappointed! This band has quite a distinctive sound that is unlike any band I have heard. On some songs the sound resembled the Grateful Dead, on others the sound was described as "phsychedelic country/bluegrass" by my wife! No question that they are all extremely gifted musicians. Playing mostly electrified acoustic guitars, mandolins, violin, bass and flute, as well as drums, keyboards and several horns, they create a unique sound. The light show was amazing, BUT, at times they seem to flash a lot of lights directly into the audience, I found this to be uncomfortable. I would encourage anyone who is open to NEW GREAT music to go see them live.

  • Railroda Earth was awesome!

    by NJJAY on 12/1/15Sherman Theater - StroudsburgRating: 5 out of 5

    They are on FIRE! Do yourself a favor and see them this tour. Mule's keyboard player was a great add to an awesome band!!!

  • Railroad earth is amazing!

    by tigressfair on 11/30/15Sherman Theater - StroudsburgRating: 5 out of 5

    I bought tickets to surprise my husband, he is a fan. I had an amazing time and fell in love with the band. I love how they are so versatile.

  • Railroad Earth took my on the ride of my life!

    by Margiet on 3/29/15Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    Wow! That was the most incredible experience. The music was invigorating. The "light-show" was the best I've ever seen. The colors were so vibrant. So well timed to the music. So expressive. I had never seen, nor heard them before. I went simply based on their name & that they were "bluegrass". Happy beyond words that I got the chance to enjoy them. They had so much energy/. Just went on & on. Had to leave before they finished.:(. They may still be playing!

  • Bluegrass and Rock Fusion

    by Shaboobalee on 3/19/15Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 4 out of 5

    Thoroughly enjoyed hearing the Incredible String Dusters warm the crowd up for Railroad Earth. Massive sound system really projected the energy of the bands into the audience. My chest was pumping with adrenaline and both my friend and myself became completely mesmerized by the second set. Awesome party. Awesome vibes. Awesome experience. I look forward to seeing both bands when in town next time.

  • RRE two night run San Francisco Mar 13-14 2015

    by TheHitch on 3/19/15Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    Great two night run in the Bay! Independent was acoustically a better venue but the Oakland Fox was a better set list. Tears in my eyes at the Fox with a sweet "Railroad Earth" finally. The Potters Field seg into Lone Croft Fairwell was outstanding. I love these guys and their music delivery.....hey you Elko Cardies...get the throw moment right will ya!

  • RRE-fox theater

    by jtcatz on 3/17/15Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was awesome, the fox theater is fabulous place for a show, beautiful venue, all the facilities are really top notch

  • RRE & Shook Twins, great combination

    by DistraughtMusicFan on 2/6/15House of Blues Houston - HoustonRating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show, both groups put on a tremendous show

  • Railroad Earth -unforgettable TALENT!!

    by SmilinLikeaBuddha on 2/1/15House of Blues Dallas - DallasRating: 5 out of 5

    I started listening to RE only a year ago and they are my new favorite for sure. I can't imagine why there weren't more folks at the show- I wished I had a PA system to shout out to the metroplex "Do you know what you are missing???" The musical talent blew us away, and I love the lyrics. Poetry set to music. The music was tight, the band was having fun, and they played a long show. Will catch them wherever we can.