Jim Muller (Richmond, VA. Resides Massachusetts) - guitar, lead vocals. Talented singer, songwriter & humorist.
“Jim’s guitar playing is the genuine article.” Bluegrass Unlimited (VA) “One of the most distinctive voices in Bluegrass.” Bluegrass Now (MO)
Sharon Horovitch (Montreal, Que. Resides in Massachusetts)- acoustic bass, harmony vocals. Sharon’s infectious energy has become one of the group’s trademarks. “Marvelously upbeat” Worcester Telegram (MA)
John Roc (Wells, ME) - mandolin, harmony vocals. A maritime native, John got his start playing French Canadian style fiddle tunes with Simon St. Pierre. His mandolin playing is clean, aggressive, lightning fast, and very expressive in the classic bluegrass style. A veteran musician with over 30 years of stage experience, John has performed with numerous groups from the Canadian Maritimes to central Florida, most recently playing mandolin and singing baritone with the well- known and highly-respected Freewheelin'. His rich bass vocals are a powerful addition to the group’s quartet harmonies.
Rich Stillman (New Jersey. Resides in Massachusetts) Banjo and Harmony Vocals.
A 30 year veteran of the banjo, Rich has extensive performing and recording experience, including a stint with Southern Rail from ‘85-’89. Rich has won multiple banjo championships (New Jersey champion 1983, New England champion in 2002 and 2003), as well as extensive teaching experience (Banjo Camp North, Boston Bluegrass Union, Phillips Academy in Andover, MA)
Invloeden
Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Stanley Brothers
Klinkt als
Flatt and Scruggs, Earl Scruggs, Seldom Scene (the John Duffy years), Country Gentlemen, Jim and Jesse, The Steel Drivers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Southern Rail’s music is high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irreverent humor and sparkling banjo and mandolin solo work. Their songs have graced Bluegrass Unlimited's Top Thirty Singles Chart for a combined total of 32 months, receiving heavy national airplay. Southern Rail’s reputation for strong original material, heart-stopping harmonies, and infectious good humor has spread to both coasts, spurred on by a heavy touring schedule and 8 successful recordings.
Southern Rail celebrated their first quarter century with the release of their eagerly awaited 8th recording, “Coal Tattoo”, featuring the group’s prodigious harmonies. The CD has been getting rave reviews across the country.
Southern Rail's recordings have all received outstanding reviews and heavy airplay, climbing to 11 on Bluegrass Unlimited’s Top Thirty Single’s Chart, and hitting 1 on radio stations across the nation. One of Southern Rail’s earlier CD’s, a special Bluegrass Gospel compilation entitled Glory Train, was nominated for Best Gospel Recording of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Southern Rail has been selected by the New England Foundation for the Arts to be included in their prestigious Touring Roster.
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“Beautiful quartet singing....a pure winner.” SPGMA’s Bluegrass Music News
“The vocal harmonies are exquisite and the musicianship is impeccable.” Radio Star, Ireland
“Beautiful and creative arrangements, emotionally knife-edged”. Twangin' Country Magazine, CA
“Simply outstanding!” Cybergrass
“First rate bluegrass...precise harmonies, sharp instrumental work...soaring... and lush.“ Boston Herald
“Southern Rail's musical arsenal is formidable.” Worcester Magazine, Worcester, MA
“One of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass..the cutting edge of creativity.” Bluegrass Unlimited
“The best Gospel I’ve ever heard!” WXCF, Clifton Forge, VA
Hello, I hope you are having a wonderful day! My management company Sam Watkins Country is now on MySpace: http://www. myspace. com/samwatkinscountry. Please add them They have uploaded 6 of my songs. Two you have already heard, the other four are new to MySpace. Listen to my songs and give me your feedback and comments; let them know what you think also. They are looking for new Artists and Bands to represent. If you know someone that needs a manager in the Austin area have them contact them. They have done a fantastic job for me. Have a great day! Thanks and God Bless! Sam
Howdy Southern Rail! I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for taking the time to accept us as your friend, and listening to our music. We appreciate the gesture and are grateful that you enjoyed our tunes enough to add us to your community of friends. After all, having people connect with our music is why we do this. I hope you'll come by often to say hello and let us know what's happening with you, and when you have a spare moment, please visit our brand new webpage at www. crosstimbersbluegrass. com there you can listen to more of our music and find out more about us. Feel free to sign the guestbook! (And if you have any ideas about how we could improve the webpage, be sure to let us know)
All my best and thank you again, Matt (the bass player) Cross Timbers
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