COLD TRAIN: A tribute to Southern Rock's best. Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, Allman Brothers, Blackfoot, Marshall Tucker and more!  Revered as one of America's hottest and longest running Southern Rock tributes.
Established in 1997

Cold Train's unique group of road seasoned professional musicians play a tribute to music born in America's South land where Rock & Roll and Blues collided at the crossroads of American music. A sound that became coined as good ole' American "Southern Rock". TG
A little about us 
Cold Train is not just another band playing Southern Rock songs but a touring group of fun-loving road seasoned world class professional musicians with several hundred shows to credit delivering the heart and soul of the music genre. With their well-known energetic stage presentation, Cold Train is a must-see band for Southern Rock lovers.
 
Cold Train band members 
Guitarist David Yarrison,  
Dave is a machine. A former guitarist from Jacksonville, Florida's WARRIOR.
 Guitarist Michael Barrette, 
The other half of this incredible guitar duo.
A Hollywood School of Music grad. Hollywood, CA
 Dave and Mike are a sight to see on dual lead guitars 
as they have worked their magic together for decades. 
Tim Goodhall 
A road worn Rock n Roll vet,
 fronts the band with his distinct vocals and harmonicas. 
Leon Ahronian,
 Keys and Vocals
 (legendary keyboard player to the stars).
 Ray LaChance 
 Bass Guitar and Vocals,
(CT Country Music Hall of Famer).
And last but not least Ray's long time musical partner
Cowboy Roy
Drums and Vocals
Roy, a former touring Country drummer turned rocker, 
holds down the beat for this incredible group.
 
 
The band has been a direct support act for:
  • The Outlaws 2006, 2009, 2011 & 2024
  • Gold and Platinum recording artist Sara Evans
  • The Oak Ridge Boys
  • Lonestar 2008 & 2018
  • .38 Special 2010, 2015 & 2018
  • Marshall Tucker
  • Molly Hatchet 2022 & 2024
  • Head East
  • Foghat
  •  Three Dog Night
  • Asia
  • Survivor
  • Blackfoot
  • J. Geils - Magic Dick
  • Danny Klein
  • Barry Gaudreau (of Boston)
  • The James Mongomery Band 
  • Matt Guitar Murphy (Blues Brothers)
  • The Commander Cody Band 2005, 2010 & 2018
  • The boys played before Charlie Dainels at his final show at Indian Ranch, Webster, MA 9/15/2019  
  •   RIP Charlie
  • + + +

Cold Train has been a staple to many fairs and functions, private and civic, traditional State and County fairs, The Eastern States Expo 2001-2009 and in 2025 at Dolly's Honkytonk. The boys have played NASCAR speedways, auto and cycle swap meets, car shows, bike shows and motorcycle enthusiast's events. The band has played live radio, public television and they had the honor of playing the main stage 2010, 2017 & 2019 at the Harley Rendezvous Classic in upstate New York and played Bike Week at The Broken Spoke Saloon……on and on.

Cold Train’s unique tribute is renowned for its stage show and detail of the music played with a haunting resemblance of the original hit recordings. Cold Train pays tribute to the founding fathers of Southern Rock with pride and respect. 
 See Cold Train play their new hot originals this summer!
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Thank you for your support. Every year keeps getting better thanks to you.
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