Trails & Rails

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Performance Descriptions
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Programs

Western Musical-History Program

Do you remember Sweet Betsy from Pike?

The Way West was full of adventure and challenges. Settlers brought their music with them - from the East and from the 'old country'. And, once here, they wrote songs telling about the good and bad things that happened as they struggled to make a life - or stay alive - in the west. Trails & Rails will take you on a musical-historical journey from 1850 to 1950. You'll be surprised - you will know most all these songs! We invite you to sing along as we make the trip.

Train and Railroad Programs

People sometimes forget, or have not known, how important trains were to our country's history and development. Trails and Rails has a very large repertoire of train songs and enjoy sharing these along with tales of the early days of railroad building and the dangers of the rail. There is a reason why there are so many train wreck songs!

School Programs

Elementary students studying western history enjoy hearing music of the era and seeing it played on acoustic instruments. Trails & Rails share songs that the settlers brought with them, that cowboys made up as they worked the trail drives, that people wrote later about cowboy life, and that the movies and television programs of the 1900s made popular.

"The songs are really cool! I can't wait till I can hear you play live!"

Workshops

Instrument Workshops

Walt - on Guitar: Can You Back Me Up?

Good back-up is an important part of creating a full musical sound for individuals, as well as for groups. Walt will show you effective ways to back up your own vocals, as well as how to back up the vocal and instrumental lead players in your band.

Walt - On Banjo: Using the Banjo's Full Potential

Bluegrass rolls are great, but there are many other ways to bring the banjo into your music. Frailing is an excellent, and accessible, way to add rhythm and interest to a group's or an individual's sound. It is especially supportive in folk and western music. The Banjo played melodically creates beautiful music of it's own. Walt will demonstrate various banjo styles and share techniques to get you started on your own banjo playing.

Walt also gives workshops at intermediate and advanced levels.

Promo Package

If you are interested in booking Trail & Rails, please contact Paula Strong for availability of a promo package. The contact information can be found on our Contact Page.

Stageplan

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