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Southern Rail Bluegrass Band from Watertown, MA

Will travel up to 150 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 7 Reviews
  • 7 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2011
  • Starting at $1,200 per event

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Southern Rail's music is high energy exuberant fun with riveting harmonies and heart-stopping banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass picking. Their engaging repertoire includes original, traditional and contemporary bluegrass along with a spicy seasoning of acoustic, Americana, folk, pop and country. The group carries a full sound system, engineer, and stage lights. Southern Rail can emcee your wedding, be a mellow backdrop to your cocktail or dinner party, or crank up the energy to get everyone dancing! Two of Southern Rail's members, bassist Sharon Horovitch and guitarist Jim Muller, have recently been inducted into the New England Bluegrass Hall of Fame. "Unplugged and untamed! One of the hottest groups on the circuit!" Chico News & Review, Chico, CA "First rate bluegrass...precise harmonies, sharp instrumental work...soaring and lush." Boston Herald "The vocal harmonies are exquisite and the musicianship is impeccable." Radio Star, Ireland "The phones went nuts over this!" KVML, CA "Beautiful and creative arrangements, emotionally knife-edged" Twangin' Country Magazine, CA "The musicianship is superb, the vocals rich, and the energy fun. Excellent!" New England Performer Mag. "One of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass...on the cutting edge of creativity." Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, VA

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Review by Helen C.

Community EventReviewed on March 6, 2017From Sudbury, MA

Southern Rail was a huge hit at our fundraiser for the library. Their energy and connection with the group was perfect. Also they were at just the right volume for a social event, so for some people they were "background" music and for others who were up close it was an intimate concert. Lots of new fans here!

Southern Rail:

Thanks for the kind words, Helen. The event was a delight! Best Regards, Sharon

Review by james m.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on September 11, 2016From Danvers, MA

these guys are awesome. the bluegrass is of the finest quality. each one of the band members is extremely friendly, and mixed well with the guests during intermission, and most importantly they ROCKED the party!!! our first song was a request out of left field...dont stop believing by journey, and they nailed it. you wouldnt believe how well that song covers into bluegrass. 100% reccomend. if youre on the fence, throw your hat over already and hire these guys!!!

Review by Lauren N.

Rehearsal DinnerReviewed on October 31, 2014From Gloucester, MA

Southern Rail were terrific. They played at our son and daughter-in-law's Welcome Party, the night before their wedding. From our very first contact with Sharon, they were professional, enthusiastic, and cooperative. Sharon understood exactly what we were looking for--upbeat and energetic music to get the weekend festivities started. We communicated easily by email and phone, and worked out the logistics. They accommodated a last minute change in set up due to weather. Most importantly, the music was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed Southern Rail. We would recommend them for any party.

Song List 

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  • Carolina Lightning | Jim Muller/Southern Rail
  • Long Hard Rd | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Why Can't I leave it all Behind | Randall Hylton
  • On the Road from Appomattox | Jim Muller/Southern Rail
  • There's a Bluebird Singing | Mac Wiseman
  • Till the End of the World Goes Round | Flatt and Scruggs
  • Big Mon | Bill Monroe
  • El Combanchero
  • One More Dollar | Gillian Welch
  • Voices in the Wind | Jim Muller/Southern Rail
  • Love without end | George Strait
  • Children Go where I Send Thee
  • It's Mighty Dark to Travel | Flatt and Scruggs
  • Prisoner of the HIghway | Ronnie Milsap
  • Wheel Hoss | Bill Monroe
  • Polka on a Banjo | Flatt and Scruggs
  • I know the Way to you by Heart
  • Weary old Highway
  • I Didn't Ask | Jim Muller/Southern Rail
  • Holding Things Together | Merle Haggard
  • Coal Tattoo | Billy Ed Wheeler
  • One Beautiful Day | Front Range
  • Earl's Breakdown | Earl Scruggs
  • Foggy Mountain Breakdown | Earl Scruggs
  • Angel Band
  • Long Gone | Bill Monroe
  • Randy Lynn Ragg | Earl Scruggs
  • Greenville Trestle High
  • Mary Did You Know (acapella)
  • Panhandle Rag
  • Friend of Steel | Southern Rail
  • Just a Little Man | Jim Muller/Southern Rail

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

March 4, 2017 • Community Event
Sat8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sudbury, MA
August 27, 2016 • Wedding Reception
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Danvers, MA
October 24, 2014 • Rehearsal Dinner
Fri8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Gloucester, MA
July 12, 2014 • Celebration
Sat2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Little Compton, RI
September 21, 2013 • Celebration
Sat3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Littleton, MA
June 8, 2012 • Rehearsal Dinner
Fri5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Stowe, VT
September 10, 2011 • Wedding Reception
Sat7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Littleton, MA
August 30, 2011 • Meetinghouse Park Bluegrass Festival
Tue12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hampstead, NH
August 27, 2011 • Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Summer Series
Sat7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wolfeboro, NH
August 6, 2011 • Pemi Balley Bluegrass Festival
Sat12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Campton, NH
July 30, 2011 • GArdner Municipal Bandstand Summer Series
Sat12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Gardner, MA
July 4, 2011 • Picnic in the Park
Mon1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Concord, MA

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