Cowgirl's Train Set debut album Bastards and Broken Things rocks like a gypsy pirate punk!

Cowgirl's Train Set is a fresh take on traditional American music. The Lawrence-based band has developed and honed a sound that combines sharp skill and fierce love into something beautiful.  Their debut album, Bastards and Broken Things, is a brilliant collection of songs that exemplifies the heart and soul of Cowgirl's Train Set, a mix of fun and fire that rocks all the way through.

You have to hear a band to really know what they sound like, but to put it into words, Cowgirl's Train Set sounds like a gypsy-pirate speakeasy. The band incorporates folksy bluegrass, swinging blues and punk rock, all seamlessly mixed into a delicious cocktail for the ears.

In Bastards and Broken Things you get a taste of everything from bitter, growling blues ballads to sweet, twangy folk dances. The album has 13 songs, each one of them solid gold. The musicianship is superb and the production quality is great. Even the CD case and album art are awesome! You can preview the album and buy it online here.

Cowgirl's Train Set plays live shows with a passion and energy that the audience can feel. They are always fun, even when playing songs about heartache and frustration and there is an underlying professionalism to the band, no matter how raucous the music gets. Their lighthearted, yet passionate spirit is captured clearly in every song on the new album from start to finish.

The band comes together beautifully in this album with every musician adding a unique part that builds up to full, powerful pieces. Front man Mike plays guitar and sings with his soulful, growling voice. Chris' fiddle dances through the air while Chad's racing banjo sweeps the listener away while he adds vocals too. Depending on the song, Jeff plays either a smooth, gentle cello or boisterous, tough harmonica. Hank knocks out the punk-rock beats on his upright bass and sings as well. Albert's Sax adds a delightful touch of brazen sauce to the mix. And Molly's lovely vocals and mandolin make it all the sweeter.

Bastards and Broken Things is a great collection of music to listen to anywhere, anytime. It radiates relentless energy and a steadfast charm that makes it impossible to ignore. Some of my favorite songs from the album include "One Less Thing to Lose," "A Little Company," "Fire and Gasoline," and the glorious party anthem "Devil's First Mate."

Cowgirl's Train Set is a young band full of spunk and talent. Without a doubt we are just seeing the beginning of a band with a great deal of potential. Fans, friends and music lovers can look forward to more fantastic art from these musicians, but for now, Bastards and Broken Things is a very satisfying recording to sate all our musical cravings.

You can see Cowgirl's Train Set live, Thursday, October 10th, at The Bottleneck with 40 Watt Dreams and Tyler Gregory! They are releasing the debut album and on top of that it's going to be a Masquerade Ball! Masks will be available at the doors! Doors open at 8 p.m.