Devil Train is an explosive bluegrass ensemble that was sentenced by the devil himself to play Monday nights at midnight for eternity. Since 2005 Devil Train has had a Monday night residency at the Buccaneer, one of Memphis' most famous dive bars (1368 Monroe Memphis TN 38104). Over the years, they have developed a loyal following that ranges from bluegrass purists to punk rockers. The Monday night experience is widely known around town as a seriously good time, and was written up in Spin magazine as "what's happening in Memphis". Devil Train features the banjo stylings of Randal Morton who has shared the stage with the likes of Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, John Hartford, Jerry Reed, George Benson, and Bela Fleck. It also features the wildly entertaining guitar and fiddle work of Clint Wagner. Devil Train’s repetuar is a mixture of authentic bluegrass , memphis soul, gypsy jazz, and ragtime. A Devil Train show is a sampler of string music from different parts of the world and is a celebration of Memphis' musical past from the 1900’s all the way to the present.
CLINT WAGNER - Guitar, Fiddle, and Vocals. Performed with Banyan, Mash o Matic, Easy Way.
JD WESTMORELAND - Bass, and Vocals. Performed with Delta Grass, Minivan Blues Band, Juego Listo, Freeman Benefit, Banyan, Rumkie Mt. Boys, and Grace Askew. JD has also toured several years with variations of the Waldman Project performing with John Molo(Phil & friends), Steve Perkins(Janes’ Addiction), Ray White(Frank Zappa), Rob Wasserman(Lou Reed), Vinnie Amico(MOE), Brian Jordan(Karl Denson), and Steve Molitz(Particle). JD also performed on the 93 H.O.R.D.E tour in a band called Patoombah sharing the stage with such artists as Jimmy Herring(Widespread Panic) , Jeff Sype & Col. Bruce Hampton( Aquarium Rescue Unit).
RANDAL MORTON - Banjo. Performs with Grass Fire. Randal Morton is the national banjo champion ’75, and has shared the stage with a staggering number of greats including- Bill Monroe, The Whites, Tony Rice, Mark O’Conner, New Grass Revival, John Hartford, Vassar Clements, Jerry Reed, George Jones, Bela Fleck, Marty Stewart, The Dillards, Vince Gill, Don Ho, George Benson, Glen Campbell, Larry McNeely, Jerry Douglass, Porter Wagner, Mark Collie, Greg Morton, Sam Bush, Eddie and Martha Adcock, Dan Crary, Carl Jackson and Jack Hicks to name a few. Randal has conducted Banjo workshops at The Tennessee Banjo Institute, and The Smokey Mt. banjo academy. He is presently doing workshops with the Folk Alliance in Downtown Memphis. Randal is also featured in books such as “Winfield Winners- The National Banjo Champions” and “Master Anthology of Banjo Solos- Volume I”. Randal is presently available for lessons and can be reached at Randalmorton.com, facebook, or Banjohangout.com.
JAMES RAY - Guitar. Performed with Minivan Blues Band, Al Kapone, Juego Listo, and The Brian Sharpe Band.
JONATHAN CIARAMITARO - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals Performed with Deering &Down, Minivan Blues Band, and Easy Way