Tylor and the Train Robbers with R Charly

Boise-based Americana band fronted by Tylor Ketchum with his brothers. Known for lyric-driven roots country & relentless touring
About this Event

Tylor and the Train Robbers with R Charly on Sunday, September 13 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

Tylor & the Train Robbers are an Americana band rooted in the high desert

landscapes of the American West and based out of Boise, Idaho. Known for

their gritty lyricism, tight musicianship, and relentless work ethic, the band has

carved out a space in the national roots music scene with a sound that’s as

timeless as it is fresh. Fronted by singer-songwriter Tylor Ketchum, and joined

by brothers Jason Bushman (bass) and Tommy Bushman (drums), along with

lead guitarist Antonio Vazquez, their musical bond runs deep—fueled by family,

hard touring, and a shared love of authentic storytelling.

Their music blends outlaw country, red-dirt rock, folk, and Western soul,

echoing influences like Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt, and Steve Earle,

while forging a path that’s distinctly their own. With rich harmonies and road-

worn energy, Tylor & the Train Robbers turn every show into a journey—equal

parts sweat, soul, and story.

Since releasing their 2017 debut album Gravel, the band has continued to evolve

both in sound and scope. Their 2019 follow-up, Best of the Worst Kind, dug

deeper into historical and personal narratives—most notably on “The Ballad of

Black Jack Ketchum,” inspired by Tylor’s distant relative and legendary outlaw.

In 2022, they released Non-Typical Find, a standout record produced by Cody

Braun of Reckless Kelly, showcasing a more refined, expansive sound that

remained grounded in character-driven songwriting.

Their latest release, Hum of the Road (2024), further solidified their voice in the

Americana scene—offering ten tracks that span rock-and-roll grit, country

swing, and even touches of psychedelic folk. Recorded in Wimberley, TX, and

produced by Cody Braun, the album captures the tension, romance, and

rawness of life on tour. As Tylor puts it, “Life on the road definitely can feel like

the Wild West at times.”

Building on the momentum of that release, the band is now preparing to launch

a new live album, recorded in their hometown of Boise, Idaho, and set for

release this January. The project captures the raw energy of their live show and

the deep connection they’ve built with their fans through years of relentless

touring—sometimes clocking in over 200 shows a year.

Tylor & the Train Robbers have shared stages with Americana heavyweights like

Turnpike Troubadours, Reckless Kelly, Silverada, and The Wilder Blue,

earning a reputation as one of the hardest-working and most authentic bands on

the circuit. Whether playing an intimate club or a packed festival stage, they

deliver performances rooted in honesty, grit, and brotherhood.

From the open highways of the West to dive bars and festival fields, Tylor & the

Train Robbers continue to ride forward—carrying stories worth telling and songs

worth singing.