Album Notes

National Road is an acoustic roots-music band based in Frostburg, Maryland. The band is: Randy Ruhl, vocals and guitar; Randy Bandura, vocals, mandolin, and fiddle; Eric Baker, vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, and bass; and Shane Schoenadel, vocals, dobro, guitar, and bass. Although the band has only been playing together for the past year, the four members have extensive experience on the Western Maryland music scene. The members of the group have played in such local acts as The Cadillac Cowboys, Parhelion, and Miller’s Wheel.
National Road deliver a unique variety of music including bluegrass, country, classic rock, and Americana. Their set list includes songs by The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Flatt and Scruggs, and Ledbelly. The band also plays a number of original songs which appear on their debut CD.
Using only one microphone during their performances, the band blends a bluegrass performance style with rock ‘n’ roll and country music to create a unique experience for the audience. The band’s shows are characterized by their acoustic instrumentation and four-part harmonies.