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The Gospel Train: Photos

The new live is CD "Museum Piece" can be purchased at all performances for just $12.
The new live is CD "Museum Piece" can be purchased at all performances for just $12.
The Gospel Train performs at Music Haven in Schenectady's Central Park (photo by Jon Hausman).
The Gospel Train performs at Music Haven in Schenectady's Central Park (photo by Jon Hausman).
Michelle Bergeron of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center helped organize Schenectady's Juneteenth Celebration (photo by Jon Hausman).
Michelle Bergeron of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center helped organize Schenectady's Juneteenth Celebration (photo by Jon Hausman).
Backstage at Music Haven with emcee Carla Page.
Backstage at Music Haven with emcee Carla Page.
Tom & Michael performed as part of the Conkling Hall concert series in Rensselaerville, NY (photo by Dana Monteith).
Tom & Michael performed as part of the Conkling Hall concert series in Rensselaerville, NY (photo by Dana Monteith).
Tom plays the autoharp at Delmar Place.
Tom plays the autoharp at Delmar Place.
Michael entertains at Delmar Place.
Michael entertains at Delmar Place.
Tom's primary instrument for Gospel Train programs is The Loar LH-500 archtop acoustic guitar.
Tom's primary instrument for Gospel Train programs is The Loar LH-500 archtop acoustic guitar.
Michael, Tom, & special guest Wild Bill entertain a full house at Caffe Lena (photo by Debra Lockrow).
Michael, Tom, & special guest Wild Bill entertain a full house at Caffe Lena (photo by Debra Lockrow).
The Gospel Train with The Red Haired Strangers' Ryan Dunham outside of Albany's Red Square (Ryan produced the recent Roots Festival at the club).
The Gospel Train with The Red Haired Strangers' Ryan Dunham outside of Albany's Red Square (Ryan produced the recent Roots Festival at the club).
The Gospel Train performs for the Bethlehem Luthern retirees.
The Gospel Train performs for the Bethlehem Luthern retirees.
Michael Eck, the man with ever-changing facial hair.
Michael Eck, the man with ever-changing facial hair.
Michael's primary instrument for Gospel Train programs is this early 80s Kentucky KM-700 mandolin.
Michael's primary instrument for Gospel Train programs is this early 80s Kentucky KM-700 mandolin.
The Gospel Train on the steps of the New York State Museum.
The Gospel Train on the steps of the New York State Museum.
Michael and Tom in performance at the New York State Museum in November (photo by Lakota Ruby-Eck).
Michael and Tom in performance at the New York State Museum in November (photo by Lakota Ruby-Eck).
The Gospel Train was once a trio! (photo by Lakota Ruby-Eck).
The Gospel Train was once a trio! (photo by Lakota Ruby-Eck).
Tom and Michael waiting for a bus outside the Albany Institute of History & Art.
Tom and Michael waiting for a bus outside the Albany Institute of History & Art.
When Michael needs to strum a six string acoustic guitar he plays The Loar LH-200.
When Michael needs to strum a six string acoustic guitar he plays The Loar LH-200.
Albany's Washington Park features this famous statue of Moses.
Albany's Washington Park features this famous statue of Moses.
Michael & Tom at the McKownville United Methodist Church. (photo by L.Gee)
Michael & Tom at the McKownville United Methodist Church. (photo by L.Gee)
Tom and Michael outside of Slow Jed's Mud House in Averill Park.
Tom and Michael outside of Slow Jed's Mud House in Averill Park.
Samuel's in Alplaus, NY is a fine independent coffeehouse.
Samuel's in Alplaus, NY is a fine independent coffeehouse.
Tom will sometimes play this Taylor 12 string guitar. (He plays it in a dropped tuning and with just nine strings).
Tom will sometimes play this Taylor 12 string guitar. (He plays it in a dropped tuning and with just nine strings).
The Gospel Train performs at Samuel's in Alplaus (photo by Debra Lockrow)
The Gospel Train performs at Samuel's in Alplaus (photo by Debra Lockrow)
Listening & laughing at Samuel's in Alplaus (photo by Debra Lockrow)
Listening & laughing at Samuel's in Alplaus (photo by Debra Lockrow)
Allison (Asst. V.P. for Gospel Train Marketing) displays our new live CD at Samuel's.
Allison (Asst. V.P. for Gospel Train Marketing) displays our new live CD at Samuel's.
Michael uses this Regal dobro on songs like "Cryin' Holy".
Michael uses this Regal dobro on songs like "Cryin' Holy".
Michael plays a solo number at Beverwyck
Michael plays a solo number at Beverwyck
The Gospel Train at Union College with Wild Bill and Bowtie from Ramblin Jug Stompers. (photo by Brendan Diffenbach)
The Gospel Train at Union College with Wild Bill and Bowtie from Ramblin Jug Stompers. (photo by Brendan Diffenbach)
"Dylan 66" at Union College. Cousin Clyde from Ramblin Jug Stompers accompanies The Gospel Train. (photo by Brendan Diffenbach)
"Dylan 66" at Union College. Cousin Clyde from Ramblin Jug Stompers accompanies The Gospel Train. (photo by Brendan Diffenbach)
Tom at Diamond Ridge
Tom at Diamond Ridge
When you see Michael reach for this 5 string banjo, it may be a good time to get up and purchase a beverage.
When you see Michael reach for this 5 string banjo, it may be a good time to get up and purchase a beverage.
The Gospel Train with members of the Albany Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA)
The Gospel Train with members of the Albany Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA)
The Gospel Train at Beta Sigma Phi Anniversary. Michael Eck, Amy Lantry-Jue, Clare McAssey, Tom Lindsay
The Gospel Train at Beta Sigma Phi Anniversary. Michael Eck, Amy Lantry-Jue, Clare McAssey, Tom Lindsay
The Gospel Train's Tom Lindsay performing at Caffe Lena (photo by John Cromie)
The Gospel Train's Tom Lindsay performing at Caffe Lena (photo by John Cromie)
Special guest Wild Bill (from Ramblin Jug Stompers) performs with The Gospel Train's Michael Eck at Caffe Lena (photo by John Cromie)
Special guest Wild Bill (from Ramblin Jug Stompers) performs with The Gospel Train's Michael Eck at Caffe Lena (photo by John Cromie)