Railroad Earth

From Stillwater, New Jersey.
Formed in 2001 by Andy Groessling (banjo), Tim Carbone (fiddle), John Skehan (mandolin), Carey Harmon (percussion), Dave Von Dollen (bass), Todd Schaeffer (guitar).
They are a jam band specializing in roots & Americana music with bluegrass, folk, celtic, rock and jazz thrown into the mix.
Their name was derived from a short story by Jack Kerouac titled “October in the Railroad Earth.”
Lead vocalist Schaeffer was a founding member of a band called “From Good Homes.”
Groessling and Carbone formerly had a group called “The Blue Sparks from Hell.”
2002, released Bird In A House album (Sugar Hill).
2004, released The Good Life album (Sugar Hill).
2006, released Elko album (Sci Fidelity).
2008, released Amen Corner album (Sci Fidelity).
2010, released Railroad Earth album (One Haven).
2014, released Last of the Outlaws album (Black Bear).
2015, released Railroad Earth: Live at Red Rocks album & DVD (Black Bear).