caption current_members years_active label article_title past_members background genre image origin name
railroad earth playing in may 2010 todd harmon andrew altman sheaffer tim carbone john skehan andy goessling carey 2001 & ndash ; present sci music fidelity , black bear records , one haven railroad earth
 dave von dollen johnny grubb group_or_band americana , progressive bluegrass , jam band railroad earth richmond va 05-21-2010-2 . jpg stillwater , new jersey , usa railroad earth
railroad earth

railroad earth is a roots and americana-based newgrass jam band from stillwater , new jersey .
their name was borrowed from the jack kerouac short story `` october in the railroad earth . ''
the band also has a song by the same name written by todd sheaffer .
railroad earth 's music combines elements of bluegrass , rock and roll , jazz , celtic and more , and the group is also known for its extensive live improvisation and lyrical songwriting within an acoustic base .
