Westbound Train

Westbound Train is a ska band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2001.[1] Their name originates from the Dennis Brown hit song by the same name.

Westbound Train
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, United States
GenresSka, Reggae, Soul
Years active2001–present
LabelsMegalith Records
Stomp Records
Hellcat Records
WebsiteWestboundtrain.net
MembersObi Fernandez
Rich Graiko
Gideon Blumenthal
John DeCarlo
Thaddeus Merrit
Eric Novod
Luke Penella
Alex Stern
Past membersJosh Cohen
Jesse Hayes
Michael Freeman
Jeff Pierce
Chaz Calvo
Chris Brunnelle
Henrik Holmlund

Westbound Train released their first album, Searching for A Melody, in 2002.[1] The band self-released their second album, Five to Two, in 2005, which featured guest appearances from Alex Desert of Hepcat and King Django. The album was re-released by Stomp Records on March 14, 2006.

Westbound Train were featured on the Hellcat Records compilation Give 'Em the Boot IV in November 2004. In January 2006, Hellcat announced that they had signed the band. A third full-length, titled Transitions, was released in September 2006.[2]

Westbound Train played the Summer of Ska tour in the summer of 2006, along with Suburban Legends, Big D and the Kids Table, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Catch 22. Westbound Train also played the Fall of Ska tour in the fall of 2006, along with Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, and Suburban Legends.

Band members
  • Obi Fernandez - Lead Vocals, Trombone
  • Rich Graiko - Trumpet
  • Luke Penella- Tenor Saxophone
  • Gideon Blumenthal - Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals
  • John DeCarlo - Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Alex Stern - Guitar
  • Thaddeus Merritt - Bass Guitar
  • Eric Novod - drums

Discography

Albums

Compilation appearances
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References
  1. Apar, Corey "Westbound Train Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2012-03-21
  2. "Hellcat Records - Artist - Westbound Train". Hell-cat.com. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
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