April 5
We provided the accompanying music for Steamboat Bill Jr., Buster Keaton’s classic silent film, as part of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival. A sell out and a standing ovation.
February - April
Chad and Peter continue work on the CD
February 17
Another fun gig at Korova
January 11
Rural Research Laboratory, Arnot Art Museum
A nice space for concerts and for artists to gather.
January 5-6, 2008
In Chad’s studio recording demo/CD. On Saturday we captured basic tracks to Release Me, Cast Iron, Loretta, Bar is Full of Options, Open Country, Should You Reconsider, and Hottest Days. On Sunday we selected five songs to put on our demo and do overdubs and fixes: Easter Island, Cabaret, Taste of Nothing, Paralyzed, and Should You Reconsider.
December 16
Love Knows No Bounds benefit, The Haunt
Not well attended, but we made some new friends in the music community.
December 9
In Chad’s studio recording a demo. We captured basic tracks for five songs: Bedsprings, Cabaret, Clap Hands, Easter Island, and Paralyzed.
December 7
Harvest Cafe
224 W Main St, Montour Falls, NY (607) 535-8986
sharing the bill with the Yardvarks and Emily Arin
December 1
Castaways
413-415 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca (607) 272-1370
Monk Meat
Common Railers
Jo Henley
November 9
Lost Dog Cafe
106-112 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, (607) 277-9143
Wayward Girls 9:30
Common Railers 10:30
Berrit Smylin Band 11:30
September 29
Americana Jubilee, Rongo. Probably the best set we’ve played thus far with Chad.
September 18
Maxies for Chicken Fried Tuesday. Chad joined us for the second time.
August 12
Korova
August 9
Music in the Hollow, Ellis Hollow Community Center, A ninety minute set in the near dark, near rain.
August 3
Felicia's Atomic Lounge. We played a couple sets acoustic in the alley. Mighty fine Mojitas.
July 29
Maxies. Chad Crumm joined us on fiddle and banjo. Great fun, hopefully to be soon repeated.
July 12
Dancing on the Commons. We performed at the Aurora Street Pavilion as part of the Summer Concert Series on the Ithaca Commons
June 27
We played one set, opening for Driftwood Groove at Castaways.
June 16
A good turnout at Pourhouse.
June 13
We played three sets at the Showcase Tompkins trade show at
Ithaca Farmers Market. A beautiful day to be playing outdoors, and terrific sound provided by Sound on Sound--thanks to Dave and Kenny.
April 28
No Radio Records. We played between two sets by our friends Sean Donovan and Steve Gollnick. Peter and Mike sat in with Sean. Peter played with Steve as well.
April 1
We played the closing party for the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Korova. Dancing to the Common Railers! A first.
March 17
Pourhouse. A fine St. Patrick's Day gig, although a small crowd because of a continuing snow storm (16 inches in a couple days). Peter and Gordon stopped by Chad Crumm's studio, the MusicTank, beforehand. A very nice setup.
February 25
A day of recording. Able to lay down the basics of about 6 tracks. The CD is started. Huge thanks to Dave Yantorno for his help!
February 11
A fun gig, as always, at Korova
February 8
Castaways. One set after the Splendors and before Gustav and the Seasick Sailors (playing without the sailors but with Helena Arlock on cello) and Stanley and the Livingstons.
January 28
A good time with lots of friends, even Mike's mom and dad, at Maxies.
January 4, 2007
A fun gig at the Pourhouse in Trumansburg.
December 19
Rehearsel at Bailey Hall, Cornell University. We helped our friend Andy test out the sound system.
December 16
We played two sets at a private holiday party hosted by our friends Doug & Treva. Lou DePole sat in on harmonica for one song.
December 9
Crossing Borders live radio show, Club Euphoria, Ithaca. We opened for Steve Gollnick. Mike could not make it so we were bassless railers. A small crowd of friends--thanks--and nice feedback from as far away as Indiana.
November 24
Johnny Cash Tribute, Castaways. A well-received set of three songs and a packed house for the event. Mike even made the cover of Ithaca Times (in the background behind Johnny).
November 12
Korova, on the Ithaca Commons. Our second gig went well, especially the second set after we worked out some sound issues and relaxed more. Thanks to Scott Seidts, who provided assistance with the sound system.
@ October 28
Our first website went live. Peter did much of the content and design. Gordon did The Name. Andy and Dan host us as a beta test of their new product.
October 19
We did one set at No Radio Records along with Barn Burning, Clinton Bush, and Paul Bucholz.
September 23
We backed up Regina O'Brien at the Americana Jubilee, Rongovian Embassy, Trumansburg, NY.
September 3
Our first public gig at Korova, on the Ithaca Commons. After struggling for weeks with hundreds of possibilities, we agreed on the name Common Railers 15 minutes before starting to play. Tim replaced Trout Derby with Common Railers on the board.
June 10
We appeared for the first time as a trio, jokingly called "Flood of 55" for Gordon's 50th birthday party.