Setting Sail With Railroad Earth
I love seeing concerts and those of you who know me know that I’m usually up for any show, so long as it’s interesting. When I heard that Railroad Earth would be playing a show on board a boat circling Manhattan, I knew I had to go. These guys never disappoint, and tonight was no exception. What was unique, was how close we got to be to the band. This was one of the most intimate settings I’ve ever seen a band in, as there couldn’t have been more than 200-300 people max.
The band took the stage and kicked the night off with a smooth rendition of Neil Young’s “Powderfinger.” After a few more tunes, they really hit their stride with “Elko,” and lengthy “Head” (jammed out for the crowd’s pleasure), and “Donkey For Sale.” “Head” featured one of the most intense jams I’ve seen these guys deliver, with Tim Carbone tearing it up on the violin and John Skehan delivering quick solos on the mandolin.
Set two opened with “The Forecast > Might River,” setting the second set into a nice groove. Tom Wait’s “Cold Water” was also another highlight, and one that everyone was signing along to. Todd Sheaffer grinned in ecstasy as he and the boys led the crowd through the tune. “Cuckoo’s Medley” was well played as well, and gave the last taste of bluegrass for the evening. To end the night, a peaceful “Long Way To Go” sent us off the boat and back out onto the streets of New York.
I captured some great HD videos below, as well as some pics (thanks to Tim and John for posing for a pic…you guys were great!).
Thursday June 17, 2010 Rocks Off Boat Cruise On The Temptress, New York, NY
Set I: Powderfinger, Drag Him Down, Mourning Flies, Came Up Smiling, Elko, Head, Donkey For Sale
Set II: The Forecast > Mighty River, Just So You Know, Cold Water, Birds Of America, Cuckoo’s Medley, Fisherman’s Blues
E: Long Way To Go
