BLOOD ON THE TRACKS EXPRESS

A Dylan-inspired rolling-train adventure from Duluth to Two Harbors and back

Thursday, May 25, 2017

North Shore Scenic Railroad

Boarding at The Depot [506 W. Superior St, Duluth]

Boarding @ 5:30 PM

Train departs @ 6 PM sharp!

FEATURING

Red Mountain

Rich Mattson & The Northstars

Gaelynn Lea & Al Church

Erik Berry & Ryan Young of Trampled By Turtles

Kyle Ollah**

The Boomchucks as “The Freewheelers”

**Kyle Ollah will perform in the "Million Dollar Bash" Car. This historic dining car will also feature a private cash bar, finger foods by Chef Jonathan Berthel, and private bathroom. John Busey of KUMD's Highway 61 Radio Revisited Radio Hour will provide house music. Only 48 seats are available in this historic dining car VIP experience!

ABOUT THE BANDS

Rich Mattson & The Northstars

Electric Car * Duluth to Two Harbors

Rich Mattson is a Minnesota singer-songwriter and musician recognized for his work leading rock and roll/Americana bands the Glenrustles (1988-1999), Ol’ Yeller (2000-2012) and the Tisdales (2008-2014). He is also recognized for his studio work at Sparta Sound in northern Minnesota, and Flowerpot (Minneapolis 1991-2005), where along with producing his own albums, he has recorded literally hundreds, if not thousands, of artists.

Red Mountain

Electric Car * Two Harbors to Duluth

What began as an avant-garde electronic group in 2007 slowly evolved into the ever-extemporaneous Total Freedom Rock, in collaboration with members of Haus Meeting and Iamtheslowdancingumbrella. In 2009, AJK returned to performing shows as RED MOUNTAIN as a pop duo with Bob Monahan, AKA Peter Pain. These shows, performed primarily with 1980s Casio keyboards, contributed to the birth of a new type of percussive ballad-style pop that Red Mountain would eventually adapt as their own.

Gaelynn Lea & Al Church

Acoustic Car * Duluth to Two Harbors

Classically trained violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea has been bewitching scores of fans with her experimental and ambient takes on fiddle music, an approach that incorporates her love of traditional tunes, songwriting, poetry and sonic exploration. Her work most recently won NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest, a competition drawing submissions of original songs from more than 6,000 musicians across the country.

Erik Berry & Ryan Young

Acoustic Car * Two Harbors to Duluth

Mandolin and Fiddle extraordinaires known for their high-energy performances with the band Trampled By Turtles. Both artists have helped to push the boundaries of their respective instruments and have gained national recognition for their abilities.

Kyle Ollah

Million Dollar Bash Car * Duluth to Two Harbors and back

Kyle Ollah is a young artist with an old soul. He plays old-timey original acoustic banjo and fiddle music in the vein of folk greats such as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Leadbelly.

The Boomchucks as The Freewheelers

American Legion * Two Harbors

The Boomchucks are comprised of Duluth songsmith Jamie Ness and drummer/harmonizer Brad Nelson (Black-eyed Snakes, Father Hennepin). The duo drive a foot-stomping rhythm that pulls people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. They recently released their sophomore album, Antidote. This annual set as “The Freewheelers” is their chance to showcase their appreciation of Bob Dylan’s incredible catalog.