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They’ve
been called “country”, “alt-country”, and “outlaw country”, but the
phrase that might best describe the Railbenders is "hard country.”
This Denver, Colorado band has been playing unabashed, straight-no-chaser
music that pulls no punches since 2000. Their music and dynamic live shows have
made them one of the top draws in Colorado, bringing in a diverse fan base of
all ages. Formed
by Jim Dalton (vocals, guitar) and Tyson Murray (upright bass), the Railbenders
took a mutual love of Johnny Cash, Waylon, Hank Williams, rock 'n' roll, punk,
whiskey, and threw it all together to create their own sound.
Powered by the steady rolling’ drums of Graham Haworth and the blazing
guitar picking of Tony Nascar ("The Fastest Guitar in the West"),
the band has garnered local awards, including “Top Country Band” by the
Rocky Mountain News (2004 & 2005), and “Best Country/Roots Band” five
years in a row (2002 to 2006) in the annual Westword Music Showcase. The
Railbenders have opened for country greats Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie
Daniels, and David Allan Coe. As well, they’ve shared bills with rock legends
like ZZ Top, John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, the Doobie Brothers and .38 Special. The
Railbenders won a multi-year sponsorship from Coors Brewing Company in 2004, and
in 2007, they had the honor of performing at the Stagecoach Country Music
Festival in Indio, CA, where they opened a stage that featured Emmylou Harris,
Kris Kristofferson, Junior Brown, John Doe, Drive-By Truckers, and Alejandro
Escovedo. And in 2008, the band played in the inaugural year of the Mile High
Music Festival in Denver, sharing the spotlight with national headliners like
the Dave Matthews Band and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Discography: Southbound (2001) Contact: Management/Booking: Jim Dalton jd@railbenders.com (720) 544-7193 Website and
Merchandise:
www.railbenders.com Mailing Address:
Railbenders, PO BOX 460687, Aurora,
CO 80046
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