Bluegrass duo Northland Rail Service is Dave Pike and Alison Corbett. Playing a classic combination of folk instruments - banjo, guitar, and fiddle, their onstage energy is contagious as they tear through old-time and bluegrass classics and originals with glee. Strong vocals and instrumental prowess fill the room and harken back to the good ol' days and the cabin on the hill. Northland Rail Service effortlessly switches between light-hearted folk tunes and earnest cautionary tales. As seasoned live performers, they can be heard across Canada at multiple festivals, radio, TV, bars, and private events. We are happy provide our own sound equipment if needed.
The musicians are top notch. Fun for all ages. High quality performance. Perfect!
Very professional and a great talent. They made my backyard party really special.
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
We're seasoned, professional musicians who are serious about making every event great. You can expect a friendly, professional experience with us. We're available as a solo act, duo, or trio.
- We can play up to 4 hours
- Available throughout Ontario, willing to travel anywhere if expenses are paid
- We provide our own sound equipment if needed
- Available for multi-day events
- Available weekdays, weeknights, and weekends
Northland Rail Service is a bluegrass trio with Dave Pike on lead vocals, banjo, and guitar. Dave is joined by Keenan Reimer-Watts on fiddle and Taylor Esch on the "middle" - a cello that he's rebuilt to play like a bass. On stage, their energy is contagious as they tear through old-time and bluegrass classics and originals with glee. Their three-part harmonies round out the sound and harken back to the good old days and the cabin on the hill. As seasoned live performers, they've toured across Canada, performed at multiple festivals big and small, radio, TV, bars, and private events.
Depending on the size and scope of the event, we can adjust as needed to any space.
In a small venue we can play entirely acoustic.
If we provide our own sound gear, all we need is a wall plug!
If sound equipment is provided, depending on the room we'll use the following:
Option A: 1 large-diaphragm condenser mic (we will provide this)
Option B: 3 vocal mics, 4 DI
| August 31, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
| December 01, 2018 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 01, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 15, 2018 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Corporate Event |
Vocal:
Angelina Baker (C)
The Cuckoo (Gm)
Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms (G)
Peg and Awl (G)
In the Pines (Em)
Paradise (D)
Sittin’ on Top of the World (E)
Red Rocking Chair (D)
The Salish Sea (E)
A Distant Land to Roam (E)
Cornbread and Butterbeans (G)
Goodnight Irene (D)
Will the Circle be Unbroken (G)
Home on the Range (G)
Darlin’ Corey (Dm)
East Virginia Blues (F)
Swannanoa Tunnel (C)
Old Home Place (G)
The Little Stream of Whiskey (C)
Footprints in the Snow (D)
Mole in the Ground (C)
Frankie (A)
John Henry (G)
Stagger Lee (D)
Railroad Bill (E)
Long Winter Blues (D)
The Butcher’s Boy (G)
O Babe it Ain’t No Lie (C)
Been All Around this World (C)
Gotta Travel On ©
Cindy (D)
Lonesome Road Blues (D)
Shake Sugaree (D)
Election Day (Em)
New River Train (G)
Seasons (D)
Instrumental:
Cluck Ol’ Hen (A)
Arkansas Traveller (D)
Old Molly Hare (C)
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D)
Bill Cheathum (A)
Big Sciota (G)
Turkey in the Straw (G)
Big Eyed Rabbit (A)
Spotted Pony (D)
Cumberland Gap (D)
Dinah (A)
Blackberry Blossom (G)
Redwing (G)
Sand Lake Seaweed (D)
Sourwood Mountain (A)
Rebel Raid (A)
Julianne Johnson (D)
Nail that Catfish to a Tree (G)
Sally Ann (D)
Barlow Knife (G)
Eighth of January (D)
Hens’ Teeth (Cm)
Doc Watson
Gillian Welch
John Prine
Townes Van Zandt
Bruce Molsky
Clarence Ashley
Old Crow Medicine Show
Foghorn Stringband
The Carter Family
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