Enoch Train (band)

Enoch Train
OriginUtah, United States
GenresFolk
Years active1997–2011[1]
LabelsJoyspring Records, Excellence
MembersClive Romney
Rich Dixon
Daron Bradford
Tom Hewitson
Janice Andersen
Dave Compton
Rob Honey
Jay Lawrence

Enoch Train was an American folk group formed in 1997 in Salt Lake City, UT. The band's lineup comprised Clive Romney (artistic director and multi-instrumentalist), Rich Dixon (dobro, guitar, vocals),[2] Daron Bradford (accordion, flute, shakuhachi, tin whistle, recorder, clarinet, oboe, horn (English), oboe d'amore, piano, harpsichord, vocals),[3] Tom Hewitson (guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, harmonica, percussion), Janice Andersen, Dave Compton (keyboard, guitar), Rob Honey (bass) and Jay Lawrence.

Formation and ideology

Enoch Train was formed in 1997 after Clive Romney was challenged by Jeff Simpson, president of Excel Entertainment, to play hymns, instrumentally, in a new way.

Sea Trek

From August 7 through August 28, 2001 Enoch Train anchored the musical performances of Sea Trek, including providing musical entertainment on board Statstraad Lemkuhl and headlining the "Rock the Dock" performances at each port of call. Venues included Esbjerg, Oslo, Gothenburg, Greenock, Hull, and Portsmouth. A grand finale had been planned for October 4 in New York City but while the ships were crossing from England to New York the September 11 attacks took place and the final performance was canceled.[4]

Awards and recognition

In November 2001 the Deseret News said "Enoch Train leads a list of successful local artists"[5] giving them four out of four stars.

In their active years Enoch Train garnered eight Pearl Awards including Group of the Year in 1999 and 2002. As well as Best Instrumental Recording in 1999, for "Babylon/Paddy Clyde."[6]

They were again recognized by the Deseret New in March 2003 for the release of their fourth album "Shall We Gather."[7]

Utah State University hosted them for a performance in 2004 as reported in the Utah Statesman, noting that they were recipients of the Best Instrumental Group at the Best of State Awards.[8]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Enoch Train
  • Release date: 1998
  • Label: Excellence
Holiday Wishes
  • Release date: 2000
  • Label: Excellence
Set Sail
  • Release date: 2001
  • Label: Joyspring Records
Shall We Gather
  • Release date: 2003
  • Label: Joyspring Records
O Come Little Children
  • Release date: 2006
  • Label: Excellence

References

  1. ^ "Enoch Train Performance in St. George". www.newspapers.com. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "Rich Dixon AllMusic Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  3. ^ "Daron Bradford AllMusic Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  4. ^ "Enoch Train To Set Sail with Sea Trek: Folk Ensemble will Anchor Musical Performances". www.latterdaysaintmag.com. May 11, 2001. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "Enoch Train leads a list of successful local artists". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "Eight Pearl awards, folk sound define Enoch Train band". universe.byu.edu. December 10, 2003. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "Enoch Train releases ambitious album". Deseret News. Archived from the original on September 23, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  8. ^ "Enoch Train Performs for USU". usustatesman.com. February 13, 2004. Retrieved August 12, 2019.