Railroad Earth at Cedar

From Stillwater, New Jersey

First Twin Cities show since since October 31, 2007 • First Cedar show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 5, 2006

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From last.fm:

Railroad Earth is a roots and Americana-based jamband from rural western Stillwater, New Jersey, USA. Their name stems from a Jack Kerouac poem "October in the Railroad Earth," and the band has a song by the same name. Railroad Earth's music combines elements of bluegrass, rock and roll, jazz, celtic and more, and the group is known for its extensive live improvisation and lyrical songwriting within an acoustic base. Read more about Railroad Earth on Last.fm.

From Asheville, North Carolina

First Twin Cities show since since April 5, 2010 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 20, 2007

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Blending American and West African influences into a sound all its own, Toubab Krewe has set "a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music" (Afropop Worldwide). Since forming in 2005, the magnetic instrumental quintet has won a diverse and devoted following at performances everywhere from Bonnaroo to the legendary Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, the most remote festival in the world. Read more about Toubab Krewe on Last.fm.