OVER THE RHINE ACROSS THE WEST: LIVE MUSIC, LEGENDARY TRAINS AND THE GREAT SOUTHWEST

OVER THE RHINE ACROSS THE WEST
November 5-10, 2010
Los Angeles - Santa Fe - Painted Desert - Petrified Forest - Winslow, AZ - Grand Canyon - Los Angeles

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about the Over The Rhine trip!

Join Over the Rhine and friends for an unforgettable trip through the wide open spaces of the American Southwest to Santa Fe and some of our greatest National Parks... the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest and the Grand Canyon!
We will travel in overnight luxury in our own private railroad cars from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, across the Mohave Desert, tracing the lines of Route 66, "the Mother Road", and then by chartered motorcoach to the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, Winslow, AZ and the Grand Canyon, before reboarding our train for the trip home.
Each night there will be plenty of music, informal jams from our patrons, but also intimate shows with Over the Rhine and their musical guests. This will be an astonishing trip, the stuff of legend. There’s only room for forty-six patrons on board... solo traveler or groups of friends, couples, casual listeners or devoted fans - you are welcome here!
"The crowd included travelers from their early 20s up to their 80s... One of the biggest pleasures was to see people suddenly 'get it', and to watch with glee as they were completely swept away by the music and camaraderie of the group. We thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for the kind words, the big laughs, touching displays of courtesy and countless amazing performances. The Roots crew worked their magic again!" - 2008 trip participants

Day 1, Friday, Nov. 5
Late in the afternoon we board our private section of the storied Southwest Chief at the monumental Art Deco/Mission style Los Angeles Union Station, first opened in 1939. The Southwest Chief is the modern-day incarnation of the famous Santa Fe Super Chief, the "train of the stars" in the 1930’s and 40’s. We have four chartered private cars expressly for our own use - the stunning Overland Trail, a beautifully restored club-lounge car built in 1949 for the Southern Pacific Railroad, and sleepers Pacific Sands (1950, Union Pacific), Salisbury Beach (1954, Boston & Maine) and Palm Leaf (1951, Santa Fe, built for the Super Chief). Berth space is provided, with private rooms for one or two available as well.
During the evening, as the train climbs Cajon Pass, we will mingle in the lounge and watch our train slice through the night. The Southwest Chief heads into the heart of the Mojave Desert, tracing the lines of Route 66, "the Mother Road," through Kingman, Seligman and Flagstaff, Arizona.
Day 2, Saturday, Nov. 6
A leisurely brunch awaits (fresh fruit, Southwest frittata, freshly grilled chicken sausage, waffles with maple syrup, etc.) as we roll through Navajo Country, past Gallup and Albuquerque, with midafternoon arrival in Santa Fe. We have the rest of the day free to explore this fascinating city. In the evening, we’ll have a concert in town, with our rail cars serving as our hotel for the night.
Day 3, Sunday, Nov. 7
We board our chartered motorcoach for a day of exploration west to the multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest National Park. With one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of over 200-million-year-old fossils, this is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. Our on-board naturalist will provide commentary about the flora, fauna and culture of this fascinating region. Late in the afternoon, we arrive in Winslow, Arizona, at our home for the next two nights, the stunning La Posada Hotel and Gardens. After a buffet dinner at the renowned Turquoise Room Restaurant, we will enjoy a private Over the Rhine concert in the La Posada ballroom.
Day 4, Monday, Nov. 8
Monday is a day to relax, enjoying the buildings and grounds of La Posada. This historic Harvey House was designed by pioneering architect Mary Jane Colter in 1929 and recently reopened to the public. A workshop and open mic during the day are followed by another private Over the Rhine concert this evening.

Day 5, Tuesday, Nov. 9
Bright and early, we depart Winslow for the Grand Canyon (http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm), whose powerful and inspiring landscape overwhelms one’s senses through its sheer immensity. Summertime heat and crowds have given way to crisp autumn air and the chance for unhurried contemplation of this awe-inspiring vista. Returning to La Posada late in the day, we enjoy a final appetizer buffet before reboarding our private sleeping cars. The overnight trip back to Los Angeles will pass quickly, with easy conviviality and socializing in the lounge car.
Day 6, Wednesday, Nov. 10
Arrival in Los Angeles scheduled for 8:15 am Wednesday.
Questions? E-mail Sarah at Roots on the Rails (trains@sover.net) call 866-484-3669 (toll free in US & Canada) or 802-258-1397.

THE PERFORMERS:

OVER THE RHINE
www.overtherhine.com
Over the Rhine is headed by the husband-and-wife team of bassist/pianist/guitarist Linford Detweiler and vocalist/guitarist Karin Bergquist. The band's namesake and place of origin is the Cincinnati, Ohio neighborhood Over-the-Rhine. They have both toured and recorded in many shapes and forms. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with a number of musicians, including Bob Dylan, John Prine, Ani DiFranco, and toured as "adjunct" members of Cowboy Junkies.
Formed in the spring of 1989 as an indie-rock band, Over the Rhine have steadily built an enviable and intensely loyal following, even as their music has developed and matured into the realm of dark, acoustic-driven Americana. Their recent discs, Ohio, Drunkard’s Prayer and The Trumpet Child have sparked exceptional press and radio response and have led to steady touring before ever-increasing audiences.

LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE
www.myspace.com/lwrlwr
Lucy Wainwright Roche grew up in Greenwich Village, New York City, the daughter of Suzzy Roche of The Roches and Loudon Wainwright III. Her childhood was spent living out of a suitcase, either on the road with her parents or being ferried around to different relatives in her big musical clan.
"I loved being on the road as a kid. It was like traveling in a pack, which is something that is fundamentally appealing to me. It included the best parts of a good book: the ups and downs of an ever-changing, ever-moving adventure, new characters in every town and all along I had everything I needed with me. My family, music and a window seat in the van."
In a family of rebels, she outdid them all by completing her Master's Degree in Education and spent several years teaching grade school in New York City. After two years of singing backup with her brother, Rufus Wainwright, she decided to take some time off from the classroom to explore her own singing and song writing.
Now, with two e.p.s and extensive touring under her belt (both on her own and opening for artists such as Over The Rhine, Dar Williams and her brother), Lucy says, "A person can inherit their family's name and a person can inherit their family's stories but experience is something everyone acquires themselves. That's what I'm thinking about as I'm starting to perform on my own."
Described by the New York Times as having a voice "clear as a bell", Lucy is straightforward and unadorned - a refreshing, pure, alternative to jive pop culture.
"Sincere and raw, at times recalling Joni Mitchell and Patty Griffin, Roche's bittersweet voice leaps out; she paints an indelible image..." - National Public Radio

PRICE:
$2,389 per person (private room for one or two on train with own facilities $329.00 additional per person) includes semi-private sleeping car space on board 11/5,6 and 9, bedding, towels, copious snacks, brunch, beverage service (sodas, coffee/tea, beer, wine) on board; all motorcoach travel and National Park admissions; lunch 11/7; shared hotel in Winslow 11/7-8, dinner 11/7, appetizer buffet 11/9, transfers and admission to all music events. Optional single supplement of $160 for solo travelers desiring their own hotel room in Winslow (otherwise, we will pair you with another trip member).
A $300 USD per person nonrefundable deposit is required to hold space. 2% discount on total price if you prepay in entirety or provide us with monthly postdated checks, sent at time of sign-up. Payment schedules happily arranged at no penalty. Payments outside of deposit are refundable until 60 days prior to departure. Reservations are transferable. Trip is limited to 46 patrons. Itinerary above is subject to change. Liability release signature required.

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