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Southern Rail - extraordinary Bluegrass

The holidays are in the rearview mirror, the weather is cold -- time to crank up the Bluegrass Express at the Homegrown. After more than thirty years playing together, Southern Rail continues to delight audiences with their contemporary energy, spirit and drive, matched only by the warmth and humor of their performances. Their music is upbeat, high voltage vintage Bluegrass, featuring stunning instrumentals, powerful gospel quartets, and a world of onstage fun. They feature: Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals -- born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Jim's rich, distinctive lead vocals and offbeat humor have become one of the group's trademarks. Jim will also be showing off his banjo chops -- not to be missed! Sharon Horovitch on upright bass -- aggressive, creative and irrepressible, Sharon is known for her infectious smile, her limber bass work, and her tenor and high-baritone harmonies. While banjo player Rich Stillman takes a brief sabbatical, mandolin legend Taylor Armerding, who was featured for many years with New England favorite Northern Lights, will be filling in. Joining Taylor will be the band's regular mandolin player John Tibert - hailing from Northboro, MA, John is a prolific songwriter whose mandolin playing is fluid, lyrical and from the heart, and his superb bass vocals are a powerful addition to the group's signature quartet harmonies. Southern Rail's songs have appeared on Bluegrass Unlimited's Top Thirty Singles. Their gospel CD Glory Train, was nominated for Best Gospel Recording of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Southern Rail at the Homegrown Coffeehouse, Saturday, February 1, at 8:00 P.M.

The Homegrown Coffeehouse is located at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Great Plain and Dedham Avenue in Needham center. There is free parking and full handicapped access. Admission is $20.00 / $17.00 students and seniors to benefit the Church. For more information, call (781) 444-7478