Railroad Earth
Jamgrass veterans with fiddle-driven Americana that stretches out live like a freight train taking a curve.
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About Railroad Earth
Railroad Earth is a jam band from Stillwater, NJ, formed in 2001.
Railroad Earth formed in 2001 in northwestern New Jersey, built around singer and songwriter Todd Sheaffer, who had previously fronted From Good Homes. The group works with acoustic string-band instrumentation — guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, upright bass and a full drum kit — but arranges it more like a rock band than a traditional bluegrass outfit.
The result sits between folk, bluegrass, country and jam-band rock, with Sheaffer's narrative songwriting anchoring long instrumental passages and extended improvisation. Railroad Earth built its following largely through steady touring and a live repertoire that changes night to night, and the band has remained a fixture of the American jamgrass scene since its early years.
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Questions about Railroad Earth
What festivals is Railroad Earth playing in 2026?
Railroad Earth is booked at 1 festival we cover: Strings & Sol 2026.
Is Railroad Earth on tour?
Yes. Railroad Earth has 8 shows listed, from Bozeman, MT on Nov 13, 2026 to San Francisco, CA on Feb 20, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
When does Railroad Earth play at Strings & Sol?
Thursday, December 10, 10:00 PM at Beach Stage; Friday, December 11, 4:00 PM at Beach Stage.
Where is Railroad Earth from?
Railroad Earth is from Stillwater, NJ.
When did Railroad Earth form?
Railroad Earth formed in Stillwater Township in 2001.
What was Railroad Earth's first album?
Railroad Earth's first album was The Black Bear Sessions (2001). The latest is Will of the Water (2026).
What kind of music does Railroad Earth play?
Railroad Earth plays jam and bluegrass.
What festivals has Railroad Earth played before?
Railroad Earth has played MerleFest 2026.