“Freight is a 5 piece, original Alt Country / Rural Rock / Roots band based out of Ithaca, NY. The band is comprised of veteran musicians who individually have shared stages with the likes of John Prine, The Mavericks, Leon Russell, James McMurtry and many other roots music heavyweights. Founded by midwest transplant JP Payton in early 2020, Freight has risen to the fore of the region's growing Americana landscape. Drawing comparisons to the art rock of Wilco, the psychedelia of The Grateful Dead and the songcraft of Jason Isbell, Freight is both traditionally familiar and sonically adventurous. Freight's debut album, Hard Worker, released in October 2022 on Switchyard Records, has been met with critical acclaim. Their sophomore release Old Bones is garnering rave reviews.”
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