Southern Rail

Southern Rail

Southern Rail has been delighting acoustic music audiences, coast to coast, for decades. Their bluegrass is high-energy exuberant fun with stunning harmonies, good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, and mandolin.

The group features Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, Richard Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals, and John Tibert on mandolin and harmony vocals. They have released 11 recordings, one of which (a special all Bluegrass Gospel compilation) was nominated for a Gospel Album of the Year award by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Jim Muller and Sharon Horovitch were recently inducted by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance into their Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

“The vocal harmonies are exquisite and the musicianship is impeccable.”
– Radio Star, Ireland

“One of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass…on the cutting edge of creativity.” – Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, VA

“Unplugged and untamed! One of the hottest groups on the circuit!” – Chico News & Review, Chico, CA

“There’s a renewed exuberance in SOUTHERN RAIL’s harmonies and playing that seems to emanate from meticulous attention to composition and a sheer joy in picking.” – Dirty Linen Magazine, Baltimore, MD

“There’s warmth and depth in a SOUTHERN RAIL performance. The joy and talent in their music will make people happy for a long time.” – Worcester Telegram & Gazette, MA