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Runaway
Freight is a Tennesse-based band that has
been in existence since December 2003. The band comprizes Chris Smith
(Banjo and vocals), Justin Ford (Dobro® and vocals), Matt Ford
(guitar and dulcimer, vocals), and Sam Morgan (upright bass and vocals).
Their usual stomping ground is Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee,
where they ahve performed at the two largest fairs for three years
in a row. They have two albums of secular material in addition to their newest CD, Welcome Aboard (Switch Track Records RF 8099), an all-Gospel set. In their promotional material they describe themselves as having "a sound all of their own based in traditional and old time with undertones of today's progressive bluegrass Bands. ( Read More) |
May 23, 2008
Al Shusterman - KCBL / Backroads Bluegrass
4623 T St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
CD Review: "Welcome Aboard" and "Fourteen"
"If your tastes run toward traditional bluegrass music then you can stop right now. Runaway Freight is definitely that type of band. They attack each song with fervor and enthusiasm and it really shows. I really enjoyed their song selection. They mixed equal parts of traditional classics with newer material and it made for a really great fit.
You need to listen to these projects several times in order to get the full impact. For a pleasurable experience just put both of these projects on the CD player, close your eyes and enjoy. I played several cuts from each project and received many requests to play them and other songs again. These CD's will be my companions for many weeks to come. "
Feb. 08, 2008
Runaway Freight
CD Review 'Welcome Aboard'
By Gregory McGrath (GIPPLAND BLUEGRASS)Runaway Freight’s new album Welcome Aboard conjures up images of trains and carriages running out of control down a railway track but, these boys are in full control.
The band is from Tennessee and have been together since 2003. The group (pictured) comprises Sam Morgan on bass, Justin Ford on dobro, Chris Smith on banjo, and Matt Ford on guitar, and presents some great arrangements on a host of traditional songs and a few original songs from band members on this, their latest release called, Welcome Aboard.
Runaway Freight, have an enormous amount of fun with their music on this CD, and strong guitar work from Matt Ford sets the overall sound for the band, which crosses on occasion from traditional to modern bluegrass.
The group features some original songs; Streets of Gold and Come as You Are that have been written by Chris Smith, while Matt Ford has credits for He’s Always There and It Is God.
All members of the band share the lead vocals and contribute to the strong harmonies. This gives the album variety, and provides the band an opportunity to showcase their skills vocally and instrumentally ... (Read the Article on GIPPSLAND BLUEGRASS)
