“One of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass, on the cutting edge of creativity.”  —Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

• Jim Muller – guitar, lead vocals
• Sharon Horovitch – acoustic bass, harmony vocals
• Richard Stillman – banjo, harmony vocals
• John Tibert – mandolin, harmony vocals

Jim Muller’s rich, distinctive lead vocals and offbeat humor have become one of the group’s trademarks.  He is also known for his polished flat-picking and rock-solid rhythm.  “Jim Muller has one of the most distinctive voices in Bluegrass today. It is the type of voice from which bluegrass legends have been made.” — Bluegrass Now

Sharon Horovitch is known for her infectious smile, her limber bass work, and her tireless energy on stage and off. Sharon sings tenor and high-baritone harmonies. Sharon and Jim are co-founders of Southern Rail, and have worked on ten recording projects, eight of which are Southern Rail’s. Sharon also handles Southern Rail’s booking and publicity.

Richard (“Rich”) Stillman was New Jersey banjo champion in 1983, and New England banjo champion in 2002 & 2003. He is a six-time winner of the annual banjo contest held at Lowell, Massachusetts (1985-1995).  Rich has been a regular on the faculty of Banjo Camp North, has taught bluegrass banjo classes for Boston Bluegrass Union.

John Tibert is a prolific songwriter and also has taught mandolin for over a decade. John’s mandolin playing is fluid, lyrical and from the heart, and his superb bass vocals are a powerful addition to the group’s signature quartet harmonies.

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“The musicianship is superb, the vocals rich, and the energy fun. Excellent!”  —New England Performer Magazine

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Southern Rail celebrates over four decades of performing with the long-awaited release of their 12th recording, Voices in the Wind. And on April 6th, 2019, Sharon and Jim were inducted into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance’s Hall of Fame.

More Praise for Southern Rail

“First rate bluegrass…precise harmonies, sharp instrumental work…soaring and lush.”

— Boston Herald

“Southern Rail brims with contemporary energy, harmonies and nuance while featuring lots of original material…A bluegrass band with the total package of style, material, vocals and picking. They stand ready for an international breakout.”

—  Bluegrass Canada Magazine

“Bluegrass Gospel at some of its most heartfelt emotion. Beautiful.”

— WTSR, NJ

“There’s a renewed exuberance in Southern Rail’s harmonies and playing that seems to emanate from meticulous attention to composition and a sheer joy in picking.”

— Dirty Linen Magazine

• Southern Rail’s website
• Southern Rail’s Induction into Bluegrass Hall of Fame