Ken Woods and the Old Blue Gang Deliver a Raw, Righteous Retelling with “Ride the Rails”

Wales-based roots rockers Ken Woods and the Old Blue Gang charge onto the scene with their electrifying debut single “Ride the Rails”, a visceral and fearless dive into a buried chapter of American history. Blazing with Bakersfield grit, psychobilly swagger, and roots rock fury, this track forms the first sonic chapter of their upcoming concept album, Silent Spike, out July 4, 2025.

“Ride the Rails” resurrects the violent 1893 expulsion of the Chinese community from La Grande, Oregon. With a relentless train-beat rhythm and swirling, dusty guitar textures, the song captures the mounting tension and heartbreaking displacement. Ken’s vocals ride the storm like a lone witness, while two blistering guitar solos explode like desperate cries across time.

What sets this release apart is its fearless honesty. The OBG doesn’t shy away from America’s darkest corners instead, they amplify the voices too long silenced. The result? A gritty, cinematic track that rattles the bones and speaks to justice, legacy, and the power of storytelling through music.

With “Ride the Rails,” Ken Woods and the Old Blue Gang aren’t just playing music; they’re reviving memory. And it sounds ferocious, necessary, and unforgettable.

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