With a new album and expanded lineup, the bluegrass-infused act Railroad Earth are back on the road with a deeper sound and the enthusiasm of a brand new band. Columnist Ray Chelstowski of Goldmine s Natural Funk Projekt spoke with drummer Carey Harmon about why this record and this tour are things you won t want to miss.
Jam bands have always tested the boundaries of rock, bringing wildly skilled musicianship and vision to their creative process. Now Goldmine will celebrate this community of bands and fans each week the column called Natural Funk Projekt arrives, celebrating jam bands (with a first nod to Phish), mining the best they make, from music to merchandise.