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THE RAILSPLITTERS @ FIRECREEK
Unconventional Bluegrass from Boulder, Colorado
supported by some of the best in the genre locally.
All Ages
8 PM, $5
"The Railsplitters embody two of my favorite musical elements: high quality musicianship and great original songs. They use both to make them, without a doubt, one of the best bluegrass bands to emerge in the last few years." -Andy Hall, The Infamous Stringdusters
"That high, lonesome sound has rarely sounded better." - Jeff Burger, No Depression
"Bluegrass instrumentation meets sharp pop aesthetics on the new album by Colorados the Railsplitters, as you can hear on the tune You." - Brice Ezell, Pop Matters
"The Railsplitters are one of the most exciting bands to come on the scene in a long time. The complexity of their arrangements, the beauty of their vocals, and excitement in their performance should put them right in the center of your radar." - Stephen Mougin, Sam Bush Band
Fresh off the success of their first album, and taking first place in Rockygrass Best New Band Competition, Colorado natives, The Railsplitters got busy touring the US, meeting wider audiences, and of course, spending hours in the tour van! As you can imagine from five members traveling across the United States, the musical array pouring out of the van onto the open highway was wildly eclectic, crossing over genre and time. From boundary breaking trip hop and electronica groups like Gorillaz and Thievery Corporation, to more direct influences like The Infamous Stringdusters and Lake Street Dive, the musical potpourri heard in their time on the road eventually began to seep into the bands own music. With their new album, The Faster It Goes, theyre using these new sounds to break the bonds of bluegrass and unleash tradition. Lauren Stovall and the rest of the Splitters suggest that using your roots to evolve is really at the heart of the genre, not unlike Bill Monroe, who himself was an innovator. With their finger on the pulse, The Railsplitters are pushing the genre forward with an adventurous spirit, carrying in the tradition of breaking boundaries with their innovative sound.
The Railsplitters secret weapon is two-fold: first, the innovative imagination of banjo player Dusty Riders songwriting, who writes with the full band in mind, imagining an entire song in his head before its even heard it out loud. Second, the powerfully distinct vocals of Lauren Stovall whose voice is as clean as Emmylou, as cutting as Allison Krauss, and carrying some of the attitude of Dolly herself. Laurens vocal lines fill The Railsplitters sound with something distinct and undeniable. In addition, part of The Railsplitters new color is brought on by the bands newest member, Joe D'Esposito, whose New England-influenced fiddling adds new directions to the bands sound. With masterfully executed mandolin and banjo by Peter Sharpe and Dusty Rider, and well supported by upright bassist Leslie Zieglers innovative style, The Faster It Goes testifies to The Railsplitters multipolar and collaborative songwriting, giving voice to the impressive talents of its members and a cohesive character to the sound.
From the first track, Tilt-A-Whirl, its clear the The Faster It Goes is exploring modern speeds: My mind is like an old Tilt-A-Whirl, it never seems to stop, not even for this girl. With the foot-stomping drive of a reworked traditional tune like, Salt Salt Sea, or the complex harmony and aggressive rhythms in Its A Little Late, The Railsplitters are trying to keep up with life, the faster, and faster it goes. While these songs pack an edge and highlight the bands progression into more pop-influenced numbers, The Railsplitters know that life isnt only lived in the fast lane, taking a few moments to unwind with earthy tracks like The Estuary, which pays tribute to their musical mountain roots, and the albums hidden track, Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes.
Though they operate with the instrumentation of a bluegrass band, The Railsplitters are making music totally unlimited by tradition. This is music for the open road, the open dance floor, and open ears--music of the American West, made for all.
-Mindie Lind, Hearth Music
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LocationFirecreek Coffee Co. (View)
22 E ROUTE 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Firecreek |
| On BPT Since: Sep 19, 2016 |
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| FIRECREEK COFFEE |
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