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The Midnight Ghost Train
Performing at Le Hangar, Ivry sur Seine
Performing at Le Hangar, Ivry sur Seine
Background information
OriginTopeka, Kansas, United States
GenresRock, hard rock, blues rock,[1] Southern rock,[2] heavy metal[3]
Years active2008–present
LabelsNapalm Records, Karate Body Records
MembersSteve Moss
Brandon Burghart
Alfred Jordan
Past membersMike Boyne
David Kimmell
Websitethemidnightghosttrain.com

The Midnight Ghost Train is an American rock band from Topeka, Kansas.[4] The band’s line-up consists of Steve Moss (guitar/vocals), Brandon Burghart (drums), and Alfred Jordan (bass). The trio has been categorized as hard rock, stoner rock, and heavy blues.[5] TMGT has been consistently touring the U.S. and Europe since their formation in 2008. Their energetic live show being the staple of the band. They are signed to the Austrian based label, Napalm Records.

History

The Midnight Ghost Train was originally formed by Steve Moss in Buffalo, NY. The band's name comes partially from a Hank William's song lyric in I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry.[6] TMGT's first release was "Johnny Boy EP" in 2008, and in 2009 they self-released their first full length album which was self-titled. The album was self-recorded in their home studio after they relocated the band to Kansas.[7] They followed up with their 2012 album "Buffalo", released on Karate Body Records. It was recorded entirely analog by Dave Barbe in Athens, Georgia.[8] Displaying the band's delta blues influences, the album features a Lead Belly cover of Cotton Fields done a cappella.[9] In 2013, TMGT performed at the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands, and released "Live at Roadburn 2013" shortly after.[10] After losing their previous bass player, they went through several lineup changes before finding bassist Mike Boyne. In 2014, TMGT signed with the Austrian based metal label, Napalm Records, which released TMGT's "Cold Was The Ground" on February 28, 2015. The album has a much faster tempo than previous releases, with more emphasis on song construction. Napalm will release their latest album "Cypress Ave." on July 28, 2017. Once again progressing into a more mature sound with a wide array of genres. Including a hip hop track featuring Sonny Cheeba from Camp Lo.[11] TMGT has previously been most commonly described as hard rock, and related to bands like Kyuss, Black Sabbath, and Clutch.[12] The band has built the majority of their fan base from consistent touring, and intense live performances.[13]

Members

Former members
  • Mike Boyne - bass (2013-2017)
  • David Kimmell - bass (2010–2012)

Discography

  • Johnny Boy EP (2008)
  • The Midnight Ghost Train (2009)
  • Buffalo (2012)
  • Live at Roadburn 2013 (2013)
  • Cold Was the Ground (2015)
  • Cypress Ave. (2017)

References

  1. ^ http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/news/the-midnight-ghost-train-live-at-roadburn-2013-free-download-pre-orders-for-vinyl-cd-now-available/
  2. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=4989
  3. ^ Octavio Ramos (February 19, 2015). "An Interview with The Midnight Ghost Train". AXS TV. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  4. ^ http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/the-midnight-ghost-train/Event?oid=4563769
  5. ^ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/tag/the-midnight-ghost-train/
  6. ^ http://thesludgelord.blogspot.com/2012/09/20-questions-w-midnight-ghost-train.html
  7. ^ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/tag/the-midnight-ghost-train/
  8. ^ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2012/05/17/themidnightghosttrainreview-3/
  9. ^ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2012/05/17/themidnightghosttrainreview-3/
  10. ^ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2013/08/15/the-midnight-ghost-train-live-at-roadburn-2013-release/
  11. ^ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/tag/topeka/
  12. ^ http://musicattheelevens.blogspot.com/2013/02/tonight-midnight-ghost-train-problem.html
  13. ^ http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/news/the-midnight-ghost-train-live-at-roadburn-2013-free-download-pre-orders-for-vinyl-cd-now-available/
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