Bio
Late for the Train was born from an eclectic group of musicians who all share a love of American roots music. Part songwriter’s storybook and part jamgrass playground, the band’s powerful live show uplifts the spirit and rouses the soul.
Infused with the honest depth of the coastal redwood forests of Northern California, their songs grapple with the wonder, contradictions, and stark truths of living in the modern age. The band released their second studio album, The Flowers of Yesteryear, in April of 2024, with a third album forthcoming in 2026.
In 2024, Late for the Train debuted internationally in Ireland at the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival, Doolin Folk Festival, and on national Gaelic TV, which featured their original song “The Trouble With Love” as part of the annual Fleadh Cheoil festival in Co. Wexford.
At home in the states, they’ve found a dedicated fan base touring up and down the West Coast, with standout performances at Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and Strawberry Music Festival.
In addition to performing, the members are passionate educators & community collaborators. In 2017, band founders Dave & Laura created and directed Every Folk, a 3 day all-inclusive camp for adults to learn fiddle tunes and folk music while exploring American dance, food, herbalism, and craftsmanship. Head to their EPK for more.
Press
““When you go see Late for the Train, you get all of them. Every quirk, giggle, prancing melody, felicitous fiddle, and heartwarming smile, they all hop into your lap and wait for you to love them back.””
““Besides their obvious musical talent, Late for the Train delivers an engaging live performance and soulful content of music. Their sound is authentic and welcoming; you can’t help but enjoy yourself.””
“The track is perhaps most defined by the mournful and intricate violin riffs, flawlessly executed mandolin playing, ever-thumping upright bass, and hauntingly beautiful layers of harmonies. The song moves and grows without ever overreaching, and it builds the instrumentation right alongside the story being told. This is a truly quintessential modern folk song that never misses a note.” -The Ark of Music
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