Railtown Sound System

The foundation of our sound is deeply rooted in reggae music; and ROOTS REGGAE is what we play...with heavy infusions of dub and touches of funk, rock and modern Jamaican influences.  With reggae music, authenticity combined with solid musicianship is essential, and this is what Railtown Sound System delivers.  Our music is tight but raw, original yet inline with reggae tradition, and smooth but highly energetic.  We create an inclusive live show where audience interaction and engagement is the cornerstone.  The feel and delivery invoke the rich textures of the Pacific Northwest; adventerous, exciting, exhilarating and organic.  Socially conscious lyrics and crowd engagement flow through the melodies of Scott Candiah backed by the soothing background harmonies of Rachel Strobl.  Reg Wilford (drums) and Paul Ryan (bass) lay down a solid rhythm foundation while Matt Doctor (guitar), Brian Battaile (keys) and Greg Kelly (keys) layer on the lead lines, skanking, bubble and dub delays from the 1970's space echo to round out the traditional, organic, analog roots sound.

We love playing live and bring an intense yet intimate energy that keeps the audiences dancing to a mix of up-tempo original tunes and ballads, spiced with just a few of our favorite covers from some of our biggest influences like Midnite, Gregory Issacs and Bob Marley.  It's a show that everyone can enjoy, from the oldest reggae enthusiast looking for an authentic sound, the reggae hipster looking for the newest obscurity, to the casual listener hoping to dance to a classic timeless rhythm, it's a show everyone remembers for all the right reasons.