About Vincent Neil Emerson

Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of American songwriting. His newest and fourth full-length album, Blue Stars, with longtime label La Honda Records, visits all of the influences and moods of his previous releases. After his first album, Fried Chicken & Evil Women, Emerson built a reputation for live music, finding his grass roots audience night after night. The loyalty among his audience can be attributed to his songwriting, and the innate gift of experienced lyrics. His self-titled 2021 release, as well as The Golden Crystal Kingdom in 2023, further cemented that foundation, drawing praise from the producers he worked with on each of those records, Rodney Crowell, and Shooter Jennings, respectively. With his fourth album, Blue Stars, Vincent brings together the distinct sound from all three of his previous releases. Produced by Patrick Lyons and recorded at Gnome Studios in Nashville, TN, the record benefits from Lyons’ deeply intuitive approach, having been close friends with Vincent for many years. For Emerson, it was important to capture the sound from the road as closely as possible, enlisting his touring Red Horse Band to play on the album. “I’ve known Patrick for years and going into the studio with him felt like a big family kind of thing with my band.” Blue Stars features 13 original songs and is a testament to his songwriting prowess. Having dabbled across country, folk, and Americana music with his first three records, Emerson brings all three of those genres together with his latest release. Lyrically, these songs are rooted in his upbringing in East Texas, life on the road, and his deep family ties to Louisiana – three landscapes that continue to shape his perspective and inform his writing. “I was definitely thinking a lot about my childhood in Texas and the trips to Louisiana to visit my mother’s family there. A lot of the music I love comes from those areas, and I think it’s important to have a sense of pride in where you come from.” But sonically, Blue Stars reaches wider. It brings together the hard country sound of his early work, the stripped down intimacy of his self-titled record, and the bold rock n’ roll of The Golden Crystal Kingdom. The result is a record that offers something for every listener who has followed his journey – while also serving as a perfect entry point for those just discovering his music.

About Hayden Redwine

The emerging artist’s top-notch songwriting, exclusively reserved for telling stories of personal experiences, compels listeners to hear each song through its entirety. Raised on his family’s ranch and later spending years competing in rodeos, the cowboy lifestyle in its most authentic form will always be at the root of who he is. Inspired by artists such as Joe Ely, Jackson Browne and Terry Allen, Redwine effortlessly combines the Country, Alternative Country and Western genres together for a memorable sound all of his own. Having tackled some of the most prestigious stages in the Lone Star State, the singer-songwriter has grabbed the attention of many and continues to grow in popularity as he expands his catalog. With an instantly recognizable voice and an inability to be anything but genuine, this troubadour is truly not easy to forget. -Noelle Lambert; Country Credits

✅️Big Rail Brewing beers & Godfrey Run Ciders flow at 3pm!
✅️Hey Porter hits the stage at 5pm
✅️Mule Creek Grill will feature some German inspired grub! Come Hungry!
✅️Keg Toss
✅️Donations at door go directly to Spragues & Pay the band.

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Colin has toured and shared stages with a “Who’s Who” of blues and rock artists including B.B.King, John Mayall,Marshall Crenshaw,Deanna Bogart,Scott Holt,The Outlaws,Long Tall Deb, Michael Hill, Chris Duarte, Everclear, Hubert Sumlin, and many others.

After opening for John Mayall on a multi-island tour of Hawaii in 2001, Colin became enamored of the people, culture and music and moved to the Big Island where he dove into the roots of the blues slide guitar;Hawaiian steel guitar.

Studying the music of past masters and with current proponent Alan Akaka, Colin became proficient on the instrument and continues to utilize it both Live and on recording sessions.

Family circumstances forced a move to the mainland in 2011 where Colin reconnected with his friend, Long Tall Deb, a powerhouse soul and roots singer from El Paso.

Colin and Deb have been performing worldwide since 2011 to enthusiastic audiences around the globe including the USA, Canada, France, England, India and Nepal.

They have released two records together, including their latest,”Dragonfly”.

Dan Bubien & the Delta Struts put a blues-infused spin on soulful roots music. Driven by the dynamic guitar playing and soulful gritty vocals of Dan Bubien.  Their signature sound is highlighted by “Sudden” Steve Binsberger on keyboards, and glued together by drummer Shawn McGregor and Jim Spears on bass.

Dan Bubien is a singer/songwriter/guitarist born and raised in the small steel town of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. This rust belt town Northwest of Pittsburgh, has been the launching pad for a career that spans over two decades now culminating with his current band The Delta Struts.

Dan’s professional career began in his mid-teens working along side veteran musicians on the local and regional club circuit of Southwest PA. Along the way, Dan founded and recorded with The Sun Kings  releasing Rub It In (2006) while continuing to hone his skills as a front man and songwriter. As a solo artist, Dan released “Empty Roads” in 2013 with the help of four-time Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer Jay Dudt of Audible Images Studios. Capitalizing on his previous success with “Empty Roads”, Dan released his second solo album in August of 2016 entitled “Grinding These Gears”. Self-produced and recorded by legendary Pittsburgh musician Joe Munroe “Grinding These Gears” achieved critical acclaim and charted on the Blues/Rock and World Wide blues album charts respectively.

Fast forward to 2017 and the newest incarnation of Dan’s vision has culminated in the creation of Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts. Gritty and honest, yet always soulful one might think this band hails from a place much further south than the suburbs of northwest Pittsburgh.  Rooted in soul, and versed in a style that harkens back to the days of a classic STAX recording, Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts consistently break new ground with an eclectic spin on the collective music they make. The Delta Struts chart a course that begins and ends with the music always being the first priority. After spending much of 2018 recording what was to become “Thieves and Yesterdays” Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts released their latest album in 2019 to critical acclaim.  Look out for new music releases in the works…..

A day of great local, original music!

• The Shiners
• The Ragged Co.
• Dinnerbell Road
• Coalfire Run
• Highway Moon
• Angie DeRose

Join us the for the Steelers vs Saints game bright at early!

Housemade Breakfast Sandwiches + Fried Potatoes/Fresh Fruit served @ 8:30am!
Beer & Bloody Mary’s!
Game starts at 9:30am @ In the Beer Garden & Taproom!
We’ll have fires going and the game amplified thru the sound system!
Bring a chair!

Three local musicians playing acoustic Americana and some heartfelt originals.

🎃 Excavator Candy Drop @ 6:00 sharp!
🎃 Bounce House! (5pm-8pm)
🎃 Sandbox!

Halloween Weekend with DarkSider! Plan to dress up!

Erie Pa’s premier pink Floyd tribute band playing darkside of the moon in its entirety and other floyd classics

Jim Donovan and The Sun King Warriors are best described as a blend of rhythm heavy roots rock, with a strong dose of big barreling drums. Think bluesy Zeppelin-esqe bombast, Santana style percussion with wild Avett Brothers energy.

At a Sun King show, you can expect to dance, sweat and have the time of your life.

The band’s music has garnered radio airplay throughout the US and Canada, and has appeared on Billboard’s Americana chart multiple times.

The band plays regionally at festivals and clubs throughout the mid-atlantic and have opened for 10,000 Maniacs, Donovan’s former band Rusted Root and many others.

Jim Donovan, the band’s founder and writer brings almost three decades of experience to the Sun King Warriors. As a member of the popular 90’s band Rusted Root, he helped shaped the group’s sound and toured with legendary including The Grateful Dead, members of Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana and the Allman Brothers.

He also co-authored the band’s biggest hit, “Send Me on My Way,” which has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify and used as the wakeup music for NASA’s Mars rover.

Press quotes:

“Jim Donovan and Sun King Warriors are one of the most eclectic and exciting bands to come out in some time…” -The Washington Times
“Sun King Warriors channel unabashed enthusiasm into a series of songs that are both rowdy and rejuvenating…” -Relix Magazine

A solo acoustic guitarist playing country hits from the 70’s , 80’s & 90’s.
30 years of experience including opening for legends like Bruce Springsteen, Joe Bonamassa, The Outlaws, Pure Prairie League and countless others including preforming at Elvis Presley’s Graceland.

Covering hits from the 1950s to today across rock, pop, blues, country, and more! We bring the best of every decade and genre to life. Join us for a musical journey that spans generations. Follow for updates on our latest shows and releases!

Tommy Link is a Six Stringer Song Singer  (or an indie folk singer songwriter, if you prefer), born in Erie, PA and often found roaming the Great Lakes region.

A wordsmith at heart, Tommy works to bring his lyrics to life, from his head and heart to the pages and stages.

Recommended for fans of classic songwriters such as Jim Croce, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carole King, George Harrison and Billy Joel, as well as his more modern influences like Lake Street Dive, Michael Kiwanuka, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges and Mt. Joy.

“With an acoustic, ethereal sound that engages your ear and heartstrings, Tommy is one of those artists that makes it easy to just listen to what he’s saying and get drawn right in.”
– Nat Richmond, Erie Arts and Culture

“Tommy Link is a dyed-in-the-wool troubadour of the highest degree.”
– Nick Warren, Erie Reader

The Local Honeys blend traditional Kentucky music with modern soundscapes and original songwriting. Fuzzed out guitar and a vibey rhythm section set the sonic bedrock to showcase the entwinement of old-time banjo and fiddle styles at the forefront of their sound. The Honeys understand the complexities of contemporary Appalachian life and their music is reflective of such through raw and emotive songs. The narratives and perspective they weave into song, the deep understanding and endearment they share for hillbilly music, and their undeniable charm make it clear the duo is poised to become defining voices of a new Appalachia.

Ruby draws upon a lifetime of experience as a songwriter and live performer, creating a unique collaboration of musical styles including elements of her Appalachian roots, classical training, rock, blues, country, jazz and old-time music to forge her own original genre of American Roots music she’s coined “Mountain Soul.”

Whiskey River is the premier Willie Nelson tribute act – The band’s authentic show will play the old favorites, some staples of the Willie live show, and present a journey through the iconic songbook of Willie Nelson. This band features a crew of Pittsburgh all stars including Shane McLaughlin, Jason Borisoff, Dave Shepherd, Kevin Lynch and Treasure Treasure. Grab a ticket and saddle up for a night of classic outlaw country celebrating one of the greatest artists and songwriters of our time!

Tiger Maple String Band is an energetic collection of talented musicians dedicated to continuing traditional and original old-time music. With a home base in Northwest Pennsylvania, a rural setting gives plenty of inspiration towards the continuance of acoustic music. The band features Justine and Alison Parker on fiddle, Barry Smith on banjo and vocals, and Fred Parker on guitar and vocals.

The sound of Tiger Maple String Band has rich historical and cultural values, beautiful harmonies, hot old-time fiddling, and a full-body richness that only acoustic instruments and clear vocals can bring. The band draws its inspiration from a variety of different musical directions, with old-time Appalachian tunes as a central focus. These fiddle tunes, mountain ballads, murder ballads, coal-mining songs, and beautiful originals make up a set that leaves a lasting impression on their audience. Folks walk away with big smiles and good feelings of friendship and love.

Come join us for Man Up Day at Sprague Farm on November 28th from 12-8pm!

We’re teaming up with Brian & Minnie from Sprague Farm for their legendary 2025 ‘Man Up Day’ held every year on Black Friday!

As usual, plan on lots of bonfires, chainsaw carving, food, live music, horseshoes, cornhole, and Big Rail beer for sale.

Friday’s Schedule…Music & Food TBD

90s alternative & grunge tribute band

Treebeard returns to Big Rail!

theCAUSE is a band consisting of Pittsburgh musicians who have all been around the proverbial block.  Playing tunes from Grateful Dead, Phish, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and MORE, including some very tasty originals, theCAUSE packs a punch while still paying close attention to the delicate touch.

Based NE of Pittsburgh PA, the Noble Hops has a few different flavors that we like to serve up. From solo/duo/trio acoustic to full on cover and original band versions, we play a wide range of cover songs from the last 7 decades of classic rock, country and pop music, as well as our own original music or that of other local area artists. We are not only music performers but entertainers as well, engaging our audiences and making for memorable experiences. And we like beer.

It’s a giant bonfire. Enough said.

Turkeyfoot is a bluegrass duo featuring Bryce Rabideau and Shane McLaughlin based in Pittsburgh, known for blending traditional bluegrass with contemporary pop hits.

“This-That & The Other Thing” has been entertaining western PA for the past thirteen years! With “This-That & The Other Thing” you get the best of all worlds; three lead vocalists, both male and female, super three part harmony, solid, danceable music and a compact three piece band that has the power to play outdoor festivals and at the same time fit in to small venues where space is at a premium. We also provide an “unplugged” acoustic version of the band for occasions that call for that. Michelle plays bass, Tony plays guitar, and Vince plays drums. Check out our extensive song list that is filled with an incredible variety of classic rock favorites, mostly from the 60’s and 70’s, but is also sprinkled with more contemporary hits as well as a few country favorites! You won’t find another band in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area that can perform the variety that we can.

A traveling troubadour born and raised in the hills of rural western Pennsylvania. Alyssa’s music is unmistakable, with influences that span across many genres. Her lyrics bring you into the heart of the steel mills and the bucolic landscape of rural America.

Raised on country music in a working-class family, Alyssa started playing guitar at the age of twelve and writing songs throughout her high school years. She attended college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she studied fine art and graphic design. While attending college she began performing original songs at local open mic nights. For a few years after college, Hankey worked as a graphic designer and began playing solo acoustic shows on the weekends.

In 2018, she decided to quit her job and pursue music full time. Since then, Alyssa has released various albums and embarked on several cross-country tours. She also formed the Alyssa Hankey Band, a four-piece band that combines folk, country and rock. You can find them playing in and around the Pittsburgh area. Hankey has also shared the stage with artists such as The Clarks, The Steel Wheels, The Wildwoods, Warren Zeiders and Charles Wesley Godwin.

Influences: Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, John Prine, Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young and many more!

You’ll find her music on Itunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, Youtube, etc.

A solo acoustic guitarist playing country hits from the 70’s , 80’s & 90’s.
30 years of experience including opening for legends like Bruce Springsteen, Joe Bonamassa, The Outlaws, Pure Prairie League and countless others including preforming at Elvis Presley’s Graceland.

It’s a giant bonfire. Enough said.