Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

Yonder Mountain String Band

Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences, people, and places that have shaped them, the album is a mix of bluegrass, indie rock, and country with soulful, funky grooves that call for a good time. Their 11th studio album follows the Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022), adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy.

Railroad Earth

Railroad Earth is a celebrated Americana and bluegrass jam band known for their dynamic live performances, heartfelt songwriting, and genre-blending sound. Since forming in New Jersey in 2001, the band has built a loyal following with their mix of folk, rock, Celtic, and improvisational jams. With standout albums like The Black Bear Sessions and All For The Song, Railroad Earth has become a staple on the festival circuit and continues to captivate audiences across the country.

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Horizon (Retrace Music), his second all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor.

He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that.