“Based on the instruments played by the Sonoma County quartet Late for the Train — fiddle, upright bass, guitar and mandolin — you might assume it’s a traditional bluegrass band. That’s not how it sounds. In a way, the band’s music almost sounds like musical theater, with a variety of arrangements and thoughtful, literate lyrics.” -Dan Taylor, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
We are quite excited and proud to share a brand-new music video of "Bottom of the World" today! Filmed in front of a burned-out old-growth redwood, “Bottom of the World,” takes a playful look at existential questions and celebrates the universal mystery of the human experience.
The second of four music videos filmed and directed by Chad Leto, "Bottom of the World" has become one of our favorites to perform live. We hope that you find your own meaning in this simultaneously serious and silly song.
At its heart, "Henry & Robin" is a love story about the promise of a better future, told in equal parts longing and hope.
Featuring Bud Dillard on mandolin, this video was filmed live in Occidental by Chad Leto, as the day transitioned into evening and the cool redwood air held us in it's soothing arms. This song always transports us back in time when we play it - perhaps it will do the same for you.
“This record is like a small blooming flower inside of this year's chaos… The mixture of styles here is very elegant and sensitive. We get celtic music, folk, bluegrass, but most of all, excellent songwriting.”” -Uncut Grass
“San Rafael string band Late for the Train’s debut album, Plant It or Build It, is a beautiful collection of peculiarly romantic songs full of thoughtful lyricism, stirring instrumentals and sweet harmonies.” -Pacific Sun
“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
