Article Contributed by Mike Mannon
Published on March 11, 2016
<p>The pure, almost orchestral musicianship of <a href=”http://www.railroadearth.com”><strong>Railroad Earth</strong></a> has always separated it from its jam, Americana, and bluegrass peers. When you place a band with that dedication to craft in a venue with a deep commitment to acoustics, sightlines, and spacing, you have the foundation for a flawless night of music. And as usual, Railroad Earth didn’t disappoint last night at Philadelphia’s exquisite <a href=”http://www.utphilly.com”><strong>Union Transfer</strong></a>. Kicking off the show with favorites from their beloved break-out record <em>Bird in a House</em>, RRE alternated between traditional fiddle dust-ups and softer, beautiful songs like “Grandfather Mountain” off their most recent <em>Last of the Outlaws. </em>The winter tour continues this weekend at the <strong>9:30 Club</strong> in D.C.</p>
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<p><strong>March 10, 2016</strong></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/venues/480″ target=”_blank”>Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA</a></p>
<p>Set 1</p>
<p>1. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/mighty-river” target=”_blank”>Mighty River</a></p>
<p>2. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/saddle-of-the-sun” target=”_blank”>Saddle Of The Sun</a></p>
<p>3. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/happy-song” target=”_blank”>Happy Song</a></p>
<p>4. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/grandfather-mountain” target=”_blank”>Grandfather Mountain</a></p>
<p>5. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/the-good-life” target=”_blank”>The Good Life</a></p>
<p>6. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/potter-s-field” target=”_blank”>Potter’s Field</a> -></p>
<p>7. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/lone-croft-farewell” target=”_blank”>Lone Croft Farewell</a></p>
<p>8. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/any-road” target=”_blank”>Any Road</a></p>
<p>9. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/elko” target=”_blank”>Elko</a></p>
<p>Set 2</p>
<p>1. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/black-elk-speaks” target=”_blank”>Black Elk Speaks</a></p>
<p>2. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/like-a-buddha” target=”_blank”>Like A Buddha</a></p>
<p>3. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/crossing-the-gap” target=”_blank”>Crossing The Gap</a></p>
<p>4. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/came-up-smilin” target=”_blank”>Came Up Smilin'</a></p>
<p>5. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/farewell-to-isinglass” target=”_blank”>Farewell to Isinglass</a> -></p>
<p>6. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/chasin-a-rainbow” target=”_blank”>Chasin’ a Rainbow</a></p>
<p>7. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/walk-beside-me” target=”_blank”>Walk Beside Me</a></p>
<p>8. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/hangtown-ball” target=”_blank”>Hangtown Ball</a></p>
<p>9. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/12-wolves” target=”_blank”>12 Wolves</a></p>
<p>10. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/hard-livin” target=”_blank”>Hard Livin'</a></p>
<p>Encore</p>
<p>1. <a href=”http://www.hobocompanion.org/songs/peggy-o” target=”_blank”>Peggy-O</a></p>