Steam and Steel, by Laurie Lewis

Steam and Steel

by Laurie Lewis

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A collection of ten songs inspired by historic stories and tales of the Golden Age of the Steam Locomotive, written by train historian Ken Hojnacki and performed by a cast of award-winning bluegrass musicians, produced by Laurie Lewis.

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1.	Old Saginaw 02:43		buy track
2.	Denver & Rio Grande 02:55		buy track
3.	Memories, Childhood Days 03:44		buy track
4.	The Wreck of Old No. 9 02:42		buy track
5.	Passenger Train 02:50	info	buy track
6.	Rutland Road 04:12		buy track
7.	East Broad Top 03:57		buy track
8.	The O&W Line 03:42		buy track
9.	The Ballad of Bill Strauss 02:31		buy track
10.	Four Ribbons of Light 04:04		buy track

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“Through the sounds of old-time mountain music, bluegrass, and early country music, Laurie Lewis beautifully interprets Ken Hojnacki’s timeless songs. This one will not leave your CD player!”

Ray Edlund
“Pig In A Pen”
KPFA Radio

“What a pleasure it is to hear this bygone era come alive again to the sounds of banjos, fiddles, guitars, and bass. The singing throughout is soulful and evocative.”

Kimberly Baker
California State Park Superintendent
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

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released August 30, 2023

Featuring Laurie Lewis (vocals, fiddle), Tom Rozum (vocals, mandolin), Scott Huffman (vocals, guitars), Patrick Sauber (banjo), Chad Manning (fiddle), Bobby Black (steel & resophonic guitars), and Andrew Conklin (string bass).

Strikingly packaged with original art by Genevieve Davis, this collection is the perfect addition to any gift shop or catalogue.

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Laurie Lewis Berkeley, California

For fiddler, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Laurie Lewis, the traditions of bluegrass and folk aren’t so much tools in her hands, but burning sources of inspiration that have driven her through a 30+ year career at the forefront of American roots music. A pioneering woman in bluegrass, Laurie has paved the way for many, always guided by her own love of traditional music. ... more

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