CONFEDERATE RAILROAD

http://www.confederaterailroad.net

Saturday, August 14th 2010

Biography

Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the national country music scene in the early 90’s with its unique style and sound.

Headed by founder and frontman Danny Shirley, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck got their big break by signing with Atlantic Records. The first single from their debut album (“Confederate Railroad”) was “She Took It Like A Man”; it went to No. 26, a preview of what was to come. The next two singles, “Jesus and Mama” and Queen of Memphis” went to the top of the charts. Three more huge hits followed, “Trashy Women”, “When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back”, and “She Never Cried”.  “Trashy” would lead to a Grammy nomination and become their signature song.

From rowdy country to raw emotion, a Confederate Railroad concert today covers a wide range of feelings. Young people will be there rocking to “Trashy Women”, while their parents and even grandparents will likely be singing along to “Jesus and Mama”.

Danny Shirley, the lead singer and vocalist, and his mates, Mark Dufresne on drums, Wayne Secrest on bass, Rusty Hendrix on lead guitar and Cody McCarver on keyboards and vocals are obviously having fun right along with the appreciative audience. Check them out at http://www.confederaterailroad.net/main.htm

Confederate Railroad will be performing at the South Dakota Walleye Classic & Festival in Akaska, South Dakota, Saturday night August 14, 2010.