An RGM Song Premiere: Chain Station present 'Midwest Girl'.
Chain Station hail from Denver, Colorado and the string band will release their third album ‘Backroads’ on May 3rd. Denver sits on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Rocky Mountains, so it's hardly surprising that living in such a stunning part of the world has heavily influenced the band and their music. ‘Backroads’ will please traditional bluegrass devotees but the guys are ready and able to add a few modern twists to the genre. Today RGM is very pleased to premiere ‘Midwest Girl’ a track from the upcoming record that displays a lovely relaxed vibe, cool harmonies and terrific playing. So please read on for much more about Chain Station, the inspiration for ‘Midwest Girl’ and even more importantly the song:
“Midwest Girl is an ode to the ladies of the Midwest. Chain Station has strong roots in the Midwest as some of them grew up there and we tour there multiple times a year. The song really came together in the studio when Jarett Mason and Chris Elliott created a harmonized melody that became the center stage for the feel. You can leave the Midwest, but you still might find yourself in love with a Midwest Girl. ”
Chain Station Travels The Backroads Of Bluegrass And Mountain Music
DENVER, CO — As winter in the mountains prepares for its annual retreat, seasoned string band Chain Station ushers in the spring touring season with the release of ‘Backroads’, an album of original bluegrass songs inspired by the highways, landscapes and residents of the band's Colorado home. The full length record is set for release on May 3rd.
High-lonesome harmonies. Fiery fretwork. Acoustic instruments. Those ingredients of traditional bluegrass music are all present, tucked into an 11-song tracklist that not only nods to Chain Station's appreciation for the old-time heroes of the genre, but also pushes the band into new territory. After all, Backroads isn't your grandfather's roots music. Produced by international banjo champion Kyle Tuttle, it's a modern album rooted in creative arrangements and inspired performances — an album that will please newgrass fans and traditional listeners alike.
"We met around a campfire," explains co-founder Alex Thoele, "and we've been putting that loose, organic vibe onstage ever since. We call it mountain music, because that's where we formed. That's where we live. And that's what we do."
The band's third studio recording, Backroads also serves as an introduction to Chain Station's newest member, Chris "C-Bob" Elliot, whose banjo and baritone harmonies help thicken the group's sound. With Jon Pickett and Jarett Mason rounding out the lineup, Chain Station's members take their time on several of Backroads' tracks, stretching songs like the title track past the five-minute mark. It's a move that not only highlights the musical chemistry between all four members, but also shines a light on the primal energy of their live shows. Having spent years supporting bands like Del McCoury Band, The Devil Makes Three, Hot Buttered Rum, and dozens of others, Chain Station has developed a stage show that's energizing and electrifying.
Like its name suggests, Backroads could serve as an appropriate soundtrack for a road trip. "When we were recording," Thoele remembers, "we were thinking, is this something we'd want to drive through a mountain pass while listening to? So many of our fans listen to our albums while driving, so we kept that in mind and it influenced our creative process."
Maybe that's why the songs on Backroads often mention the mountains, wind, and other natural hallmarks of a joyride through the American West. Other songs, including the positive-minded "Half Full," deliver messages of optimism. A love letter to both their home and their genre, Backroads is Chain Station at their very best: inspired, expanded, and eager to hit the highway.
Chain Station 2019 Tour:
4/6 & 4/7- The Apres Buttermilk- Aspen CO
4/18- S.D Strong Distilling- Parkville MO
4/19- Chasers- Effingham IL
4/20- Dockside Bar & Grill- Ottawa IL
4/25- Cold Shot- Appleton WI
4/26- The North Street Cabaret- Madison WI
4/27- Ladies Of Bluegrass- Green Bay WI
4/28- Anodyne Coffee- Milwaukee WI
5/1- Woodlands Tavern- Columbus OH
5/2- Bourbon On Division- Chicago IL
5/3- The Livery- Benton Harbor MI
5/4- Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom (record release concert)- Denver CO
5/14- Steel Bender Brewyard- Albuquerque NM
5/17- Road To Rich’s Tie Dye Party- Ramah NM
6/14- Palisade Bluegrass & Roots- Palisade CO
6/20- Moccasin Creek Festival- Effingham IL
7/5 & 7/6- Pembina River Nights- Rangeton Park, Alberta Canada
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