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Devil Train

Devil Train

About Me

In the fall of 2005, bartender Brad Bozwell offered the band a place to practice with free Pabst on tap at the Buccaneer in Midtown, Memphis TN. Late in the night of that first rehearsal fellow musician Brian Sharpe had commandeered one of the guitars and was working himself into a frenzy. What had started as a run through a few old Hank tunes had now turned into an all out stream of consciousness rant, evoking scenes of taking the night life too far. Sharpe was shouting at the top of his lungs "I threw it all away on that DAMNED DEVIL TRAIN!!! And so the name was taken, or given, there on the spot. That monday night practice continues today and is recorded weekly by band friend Jay Valentine of Phil Barnes & Friends, and is available to anybody that requests a copy.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/9/2006
Band Website: deviltrain.com
Band Members: James Ray (Minivan Blues Band) - Acoustic Guitar
Clint Wagner (Banyan, Popatop's West Coast Turnaround) - Acoustic Guitar and Fiddle
Randal Morton (Grass Fire) - Banjo
Johnny Ciaramitaro (Minivan Blues Band) - Mandolin
Paul Buchignani (Minivan Blues Band) - Snare Drum
Davey Coleman (J.D. Highway) - Bass

Sounds Like: Bluegrass, Gypsy Swing, Old Time
Record Label: none
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Farewell Debut

As we enter into the final quarter of 2007, change is in the air.  Devil Train has gone back to the original lineup: a five piece string band.  The vibe is a little mellower.  Conv...
Posted by Devil Train on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:02:00 PST

Devil Train FESTIVAL DATE!!!

We're going to play the Southern Heritage and Folklore Festival this year  ( www.southernfolklore.com ) September 2-3. Please show your love and come support us. Not many folks even know we exis...
Posted by Devil Train on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:58:00 PST

GRATITUDE & THE DEVILISH SUMMER

It's coming up on two years we've been playing Mondays at the Buccaneer.  And it's just been a wholehelluvalotta fun.  Much love to everybody that's come through that padded front door, or s...
Posted by Devil Train on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:32:00 PST

Davey Coleman & Rebecca Almond @ Central B.B.Q.

Last warm season, Rebecca & I played a weekly gig on the Central B.B.Q. patio. They've got good beer on draft, and bbq of course. We do it from 7-9 ish.  They usually had to turn off the...
Posted by Devil Train on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:21:00 PST

Devil Train Modified for Brookhaven & Fool's Ball

This weekend March>April, Clint's going to play a few shows with Banyan out west.  We're still doing the Brookhaven and Fool's Ball.  Joe Shicke will be sitting in with us at the Brookhaven...
Posted by Devil Train on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:08:00 PST

GUITAR THROWDOWN TONIGHT 3/12: Enter Chapman Welch

My best buddy Chapman Welch is coming to sit in with us tonight at the Buc.  Chapman possesses a myriad of musical talents much like our own Resident Demon, Clint Wagner.  Should be fun and ...
Posted by Devil Train on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:07:00 PST

Clint w/ Willie Waldman Reedmeisters Sat. March 3 Remebering Jimmy Ellis

Greetings Children of the Corn,   Just breaking in to let you know Clint Wagner(whoever that is) is playing with the infamous Willie Waldman at Reedsmeisters Saturday.  He is in town fo...
Posted by Devil Train on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:08:00 PST

Devil Train Good for College Career Success

Some of you may be wondering if attending Deviltrain"shows" at the Buccaneer Monday nights may be hurting your chances of Success In College(or trade school.)  You may think that waking up o...
Posted by Devil Train on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:21:00 PST

'06 "Year of the Monday"

We're still very hung over from NYE, but not enough to say that we had a great time at the After Midnight party and thanks to everybody that came.  Special thanks goes to Chase and Steve for thei...
Posted by Devil Train on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:05:00 PST

"Fire All of Your Guns at Once and Explode into Space"

AH YES, NYE....Cosmic Ho down Well there's a bit of nervous excitement brewing in the camps lately.  There is a Huge new years bash in the works that's gonna happen at Paddy's Stop 345 that promi...
Posted by Devil Train on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 02:44:00 PST