Although rooted in traditional bluegrass and old-time, The Railsplitters make free-roaming acoustic music that explores way beyond the bounds of those genres. With lush harmonies, instrumental virtuosity and non-conformist songwriting, this versatile band draws on influences including folk, Americana, modern pop and rock & roll. Following the recent release of their third album Jump In, and hot off the heels of their first Australian tour, the Colorado five-piece returns to the UK this month. The 3-week tour kicks off in Carlisle on 25th January and will include their debut appearance at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival. There have also been a couple of line-up changes since their last visit to Europe – Lauren Stovall (lead vocals/guitar), Dusty Rider (banjo) and Peter Sharpe (mandolin) have been joined by Joe D’Esposito (fiddle) and new recruit Jean-Luc Davis (double bass).
The Railsplitters – 2018 UK tour dates
Thurs 25 Jan Carlisle – Old Fire Station
Fri 26 Jan Eyemouth – Hippodrome
Sat 27 Jan Letham, Fife – Letham Nights (sold out)
Sun 28 Jan Dunkeld – Birnam Arts
Tues 30 Jan Glasgow – Celtic Connections
Thurs 1 Feb Peebles – Eastgate Theatre
Fri 2 Feb SageGateshead
Sat 3 Feb Sheffield – Greystones
Sun 4 Feb Swansea – Taliesin Arts Centre
Tues 6 Feb Frodsham – Helsby Bluegrass Club
Weds 7 Feb Towersey – Three Horseshoes
Thurs 8 Feb Spalding – South Holland Centre
Fri 9 Feb Selby – Selby Town Hall (sold out)
Sat 10 Feb Farnham – Sands Room Sessions
Sun 11 Feb Whitstable – Whitstable Sessions
Tues 13 Feb Bristol – The Canteen
Weds 14 Feb Biddulph – Biddulph Up in Arms
Thurs 15 Feb Kendal – Brewery Arts
Fri 16 Feb Saltaire – The Live Room
Sat 17 Feb Andover – The Lights