‘Ghost Land‘ by The Marshall Pass was released a few days ago and this five track Americana EP delves into the realm of pain and loss. Given the subject matter, the overall sound feels very weighty while aspects of Appalachian music fuel its heaviness. The EP opens with the song ‘Waiting for the Shoe to
February 6, 2018 in Press
Red Line Roots: The Marshall Pass Takes On Petty
We lost a lot in 2017. Perhaps one of the biggest losses to the world of art was that of Tom Petty. I’ll spare you all the words on how much he meant to the vast majority of us all…because you already know. With that loss came a whole slew of new takes on covers
February 3, 2018 in Press
Telegram: What You’re Listening Too
Angel Dream’ and ‘No Second Thoughts,’ by the Marshall Pass If you caught the recent extravaganza tribute to the late Tom Petty at Vincent’s, you had a chance to see some of the area’s most remarkable musicians tackling a wide range of the legendary songwriter’s immense songbook. If you’re looking for a little bit more
April 30, 2015 in Press
Track of the Week at Redline Roots
(via www.redlineroots.com) You can head over to Duncan Arsenault’s musical bloggings page to read up on the whole story behind this song, but fair warning, I broke down into tears and sobbed like a baby when I did. Hint: its about his dead dog. Dude, you just ripped my heart out. Featuring a slew of his super
April 12, 2015 in Press
Song to Get You Through the Week – Maggie
The most unconventional thing about the Marshall Pass’s new single, “Maggie,” may be the simplest: It’s about a mother coming home. You’d think that wouldn’t be a big deal, but there it is: One’s hard-pressed to think of any other songs that revolve around the idea of a mother returning to her husband and child
May 26, 2014 in Press
Farce The Music reviews Phantom Train
“Phantom Train recalls the lush textures of early Sun Kil Moon and the bluesy vocals of the Allman Brothers. Pass’ sound is a warm mix of folk, rock and blues with an authentic twang that would make one think these guys hail from central Georgia, rather than Massachusetts. Everything about the EP sounds organic and unforced.” www.farcethemusic.com/2013/02/album-review-marshall-pass-phantom-train.html
October 22, 2013 in Press
Foxbeard Music on Phantom Train
Via: foxbeard.com/marshall-pass-phantom-train/ The Marshall Pass is based out of Worcester, a small city in central Massachusetts. Written and performed solely in a home studio, their albumPhantom Train is packed full of authenticity and realism. A seven song tribute to the passing of fellow band member Scott Ricciuti, and a very worthy tribute it is. Modern-folk with plenty
June 14, 2013 in Press
Grooveflash on Phantom Train
“With traditional Appalachian and Western sounds blended with modern folk and country, The Marshall Pass has delivered a worthy first effort with Phantom Train. Only seven songs long, the disc has all the required imagery of the Old West – trains, guns,and graveyards as well as the more eternal emotional themes of loss, leaving and
March 13, 2013 in Press
Red Line Roots on Phantom Train
“I have been extremely lucky in the music that has been sent to me thus far. I have heard some new bands that I dug, I have been given the opportunity to review local bands I know and love, and in the case of The Marshall Pass, I get to review a band that made
February 22, 2013 in Press
Ten Miles on Phantom Train
Ten Miles has a nice review of Phantom Train. Check it out at tenmilesma.wordpress.com