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  Train (band) at AllExperts
Trainband, a contraction of "trained band," was a historic name for militias.
Train is a Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band, formed in San Francisco, California, in 1994.
Train is no stranger to doing Led Zeppelin song covers, as lead singer Patrick Monahan was once in a Led Zeppelin cover band.
en.allexperts.com /e/t/tr/train_(band).htm   (1015 words)

  
  Train (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Train began recording their fourth studio album, For Me, It's You, in Atlanta, GA during the summer of 2005.
Train is featured in the 2004 Spider-Man 2 movie soundtrack with their song "Ordinary." The music video was in rotation on MTV.
Train wrote and recorded a song called "Fall Out" at Abbey Road Studios for the soundtrack of the movie We Were Soldiers (2002).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Train_(band)   (812 words)

  
 The Music Box: Meet Train - An Interview with Rob Hotchkiss of Train
Train is a band that's poised for success, and when they make it, I can assure you it's going to be big -- not that they haven't already done well.
The budget was tight, and the band worked 14 hours a day, seven days a week through July and August, paying close attention to detail as they captured the music for their album.
Train seems to have as much respect for their fans as their fans do for them.
www.musicbox-online.com /trainint.html   (1301 words)

  
 Runaway train - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Runaway train (effect), a train which is unable to stop or be stopped.
The usual outcome of a runaway train is a derailment or a collision with another train.
For example: in May of 2001 an unmanned locomotive (CSXT SD40-2 8888) and 47 cars ran from Stanley Yard in Ohio and mowed down everything in its path, she was finally stopped by a CSX worker.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Runaway_Train   (195 words)

  
 Train (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A train consists of a single or several connected rail vehicles that are capable of being moved together along a guideway to transport freight or passengers from one place to another along a planned route.
Bridal train on a wedding dress, more generally in clothing, a train refers to the part of a some gowns that trail behind the wearer
Training, in which students are drawn along by teachers
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Train_(disambiguation)   (249 words)

  
 VH1.com : Train : Biography
Colin brought along his good friend, drummer Scott Underwood, and Train were on their way.
Train settled in San Francisco to develop their sound in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.
Train knew they had arrived when they sold out a performance at San Francisco's prestigious Fillmore venue.
www.vh1.com /artists/az/train/bio.jhtml   (348 words)

  
 Train proves wedding band potential
Each Train song could be a hit the same way "Meet Virginia" was; they're virtually all the same tempo, and Monahan sings them all in the exact same way.
Train does lots of covers, hits every note perfectly, and the singer even took time out to make innocuous small talk with the crowd while the bassist re-tuned.
The rest of the band returned, and we were let in on a secret; apparently Pat wasn't supposed to tell that Train has a song on the Spider-Man 2 soundtrack, but I sure don't have any trouble reporting it (it's like a wussy "Eye of the Tiger," if you're interested).
www.collegian.psu.edu /archive/2004/04/04-07-04tdc/04-07-04dnews-09.asp   (539 words)

  
 |  Train  Biography - TrainDiscuss ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
By this time they were joined by guitarist Jimmy Stafford, an old friend of Hotchkiss’s and former band mate from the Apostles, who recognised the fire inside the two as the same burning ambition that was fueling his own.
Train took time off from touring and tv appearances and headed into the studio to record a much anticipated second album.
The band began the tour for the new album March 2006, with a previous show New Years Eve and an appearance in the SuperBowl Pepsi Smash Concert February 2, 2006.
www.traindiscuss.com /biography.htm   (696 words)

  
 Go Hastings .com  Train Band Bio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
After that unit sundered, Hotchkiss and Monahan attempted to form a duo together, before expanding the band with former members of the Apostles and mutual friends.
The band self-released their debut album in 1996, but soon afterwards landed a joint deal with the Chicago independent label Aware and Columbia Records.
The band earned a Grammy Award for the title track, which has become a staple of US rock radio.
sodaspace.jukespace.com /train/articles/2002/gohastingsbio.htm   (240 words)

  
 Metroactive Music | Train
Train is also doing interviews, flying from coast to coast to appear on TV, furiously writing songs for its next record and booking studio time to record a live version of the Led Zeppelin song "Ramble On" (which Train played on the radio in New York last week).
Train's sound, like that of the Counting Crows, judiciously melds classic-rock influences, from the countryish stylings and multi-instrumental folksiness of the Grateful Dead to a distinct penchant for Led Zeppelin, with a little bit of Dylan thrown in for good measure.
The band considers that it got where it is the old-fashioned way, by touring its way to the top of the charts, but certainly the success of "Meet Virginia," which was a Top 10 video on VH1, hasn't hurt.
www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/05.03.01/train-0118.html   (1338 words)

  
 Bay Area’s Own Train Set to Rock Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Post-Race Concert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Train began in 1994 when Pat Monahan, an Erie, Penn. native living in Los Angeles, met Rob Hotchkiss (who left the band in 2003).
In February 1998, the band hit the road for two years in a rundown 1987 Dodge Ram minivan with a little red trailer in support of its self-titled debut album.
Early in 2000, Train took a break from the road to begin recording a new album.
www.rnrsj.com /press/press_train_concert.html   (546 words)

  
 www.delawareonline.com : The News Journal : LIFE : Stripped-down Train to show the energy that still drives them
The song, from the band's self-titled debut album, eventually propelled the album to platinum status, and the band became a favorite of both fans and critics.
The band's melodies are still undeniably well-crafted, and the lyrics remain incisive.
Stafford says that, while the band would like to see the record company release one of its rock-oriented songs to radio, the issue is not a major concern.
www2.delawareonline.com /newsjournal/life/2003/10/03strippeddowntra.html   (1246 words)

  
 Runaway Train Band
He played trumpet and baritone horn in elementary and high school band and sang in the church choir as he was growing up.
Monroe joined the Runaway Train Band in April of 2003 and with the passing of our late guitar player, Bruce Davis, he has stepped up to the plate to become the band's musical director.
The last country band he played in, Lisa Bowman and the Wild Ones, was the house band at Buck Owen's Crystal Palace in Bakersfield.
www.runawaytrainband.net /bios.html   (1646 words)

  
 ROCKZONE.COM: CD Reviews: Train - My Private Nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The band is coming off selling a gazillion CD's of Drops of Jupiter which garnered 53 weeks on the Hot 100 of the Billboard beating out the likes of U2 and Dave Matthews.
Train is a band to be reckoned with.
The band is a bunch of seasoned veterans and is again posed for Grammy greatness with this CD.
www.rockzone.com /reviews/train-myprivatenation.shtml   (679 words)

  
 Enoch Train - LDS Music Group
Enoch Train's decision to showcase their new music in a benefit concert for the Unity Spiritual Center is another manifestation of the band's desire to use their musicianship to uplift communities.
The band was also asked to represent the music of Salt Lake City during a recent taping of the national program "Food Nation with Bobby Flay" for the Food Network.
Enoch Train is an "instrumental-contemporary-acoustic-Americana-folk ensemble" dedicated to recording and performing traditional and original melodies from around the world in a fresh and innovative manner.
www.ldsmusicworld.com /artists/enoch_train.html   (462 words)

  
 Entertainment Ave! The Concert Hall - A concert review of Train, May 16, 2001, at The Riviera, Chicago, IL.
But Train was a band I was interested in seeing and with the opportunity put right in front of me, well, it was hopefully worth the drive through Cub’s traffic and maybe even worth the twenty bucks to park.
As the band opened with "Respect" and "It’s About You", both off their latest "Drops of Jupiter" CD, I could immediately see why Train is able to pack a place like The Riviera – they are a great live band.
The one thing that seemed wrong was after the band did "Drops of Jupiter," complete with everyone singing and holding their cell phones up in the air so their friends could hear.
www.entertainmentavenue.com /concert_hall/reviews/t/train/tr051601.htm   (360 words)

  
 Party Train
Dave Wilbur, a man accustomed to being the life of the party, was one of those pushing for a new party band.
Recently, the band was asked to perform in the "pit" for the performances of Evita at the Scera Theater in September and the Capitol Theater in November.
Band member Brooke Ringger will play the lead in the play, with fellow member J Bateman filling the role of Musical Director.
www.party-train.com /backstage.html   (544 words)

  
 Train lyrics, Train guitar tabs, Train bass tabs, Train pictures, Train fonts, discography, biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Band fonts section Train is another category that deserves some attention, especially for those who are big fans of the band Train and like to collect or create band logos and such.
Our band font section has quiet a few different fonts for you to download, so you can type any text the way your favorite band writes their on their album cover.
We are always trying to find new stuff for our visitors who like to use their favorite band's graphics in anything they do, from printing CD or DVD picture covers to simply using it in a college paper heading.
www.musiceffect.com /train/discography/drops_of_jupiter.html   (972 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Drops of Jupiter: Music: Train   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For their second album, Drops of Jupiter, San Francisco's Train employ all the tools of the roots-rock trade--mandolin, harmonica, bongos and crisp acoustic guitar--to evoke that sort of "everything's gonna be all right" sentiment common in so many great pop rock songs.
Radio-friendly rock bands these days tend to be virtually indistinguishable from one another, but Train breaks from the crowd, charging full steam ahead.
Train are one of the few american light rock bands to make it into the top 10 in this country in recent years, probably the most successful first release by a similar act since Semisonic's Secret Smile.
www.amazon.co.uk /Drops-Jupiter-Train/dp/B000059Z82   (554 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Alive At Last: Music: Train   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Train infuses new life into every song, and Monahan's varied vocals are a treat to hear.
Train's reputation as a live band shines, as much of their singles perhaps sound better here than on the original discs.
If you aren't a Train fan but you've heard "Drops of Jupiter," "Calling All Angels," "When I Look to the Sky," or any of their other singles and you've thought they were pretty good, pick this disc up.
www.amazon.com /Alive-At-Last-Train/dp/B0002VL0LU   (1191 words)

  
 PeggyLee.com - Biography - Current Biography
Encouraged by the recognition she had received for her singing with the high school glee club, the church choir, and semi-professional college bands, Norma headed for Hollywood after she graduated from high school in 1938.
Miss Lee broke into the big time when she became a vocalist with Will Osborne’s band, but three months after she joined the group it broke up in St. Louis, and she got a ride to California with the manager.
Miss Lee joined Goodman’s band in July, 1941, when the band was at the height of its popularity, and for over two years she toured the United States with the most famous swing outfit of the day, playing hotel engagements, college proms, theater dates, and radio programs.
www.peggylee.com /biography/bio_curbio.html   (1507 words)

  
 Jazz News :: Rock Band Train Headlining North American Tour
Train will return to the band's original San Francisco home turf to open the tour with a four-night stand (March 16, 17, 18, 19) at the historic Fillmore Theatre.
Train will be making several pre-tour television appearances to help celebrate the release of For Me, It's You.
Train's incandescent live performance at the 2002 Grammy Awards ceremony connected with television audiences around the world and made a fan of Kanye West.
home.nestor.minsk.by /jazz/news/2006/02/0304.html   (276 words)

  
 Nite Train, Nite Train band, party bands, function bands, music, party, groups, weddings, receptions
The popular party band consists of 3 very accomplished musicians and vocalists who are highly regarded throughout the area.
Nite Train are an established covers band, taking great tunes you know and love, and performing them their way.
Nite Train is a top-notch wedding reception band that can also shine at a private party or a company bash.
www.yorkshireentertainment.co.uk /artists/nitetrain.htm   (294 words)

  
 Groove Train - "Dance like nobody's watching"
Groove Train is a high-energy dance band from northeastern PA featuring five professional, highly skilled performers with a combined 100+ years of stage experience.
Groove Train plays all the best dance music from the 60’s to today’s top 40 and specializes in the retro sounds of the great dance music from the 70’s.
So whether you need a band for a club, wedding, private party, or corporate function...Groove Train is the choice to make.
www.groovetrain.us   (158 words)

  
 BYU NewsNet - Eight Pearl awards, folk sound define Enoch Train band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Believe it or not, this member of the LDS folk band Enoch Train is completely self-taught on the guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, harmonica and various percussion instruments.
Four years ago, Clive Romney, the artistic director of Enoch Train, called Hewitson because he was developing tendonitis and was afraid he wouldn't be able to play if he did not rest.
The Enoch Train was a ship that brought immigrants from Europe to America in the 19th century.
newsnet.byu.edu /story.cfm/47302   (995 words)

  
 ABC News: Train Lights Up Times Square
Train — made up of lead singer Pat Monahan, Charlie Colin on bass, Jimmy Stafford on guitar and drummer Scott Underwood — performed a couple of fan favorites, "Get to Me" and "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)," which the band dedicated to the victims of the London mass transit bombings.
Train has been compared to other hit-making bands like Matchbox Twenty and The Dave Matthews Band, but the band wants to be thought of as originals.
Train formed in 1994 and spent the next few years on the road, honing its sound.
abcnews.go.com /GMA/SummerConcert/story?id=920267&page=1   (349 words)

  
 Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Tony wanted the band to perform the Ozzy Osbourne song Flying High Again during is record breaking atttempt to fly a 40 foot paper airplane off a 25 foot platform into the Baltimore's Inner Harbour.
Crazy Train is rooting for Tony and his crew, and are waiting to hear the results from the competition.
Crazy Train will release the video to the public as soon as the event is complete.
www.crazytraintheband.com   (2339 words)

  
 George Graham Reviews John Train's "Looks Like Up"
While some bands are followers more than innovators, the whole premise of the style is to draw on the tried-and-true influences of country, early rock and folk and some blues, so it's not the place to find edgy iconoclastic music.
John Train is from Philadelphia, and named themselves after a pseudonym that was used by the late 1960s topical folksinger Phil Ochs when he wanted to perform incognito.
The band John Train on their new second CD Looks Like Up has proven to be one of the finer, and more distinctive of the many good groups to emerge from the roots rock/Americana movement.
georgegraham.com /reviews/jtrain.html   (1076 words)

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