Trampled By Turtles

Sometimes I just need a serious dose of foot-stompin' bluegrass to get my day going. Being a big fan of all types of music, there is something to be said about the bluegrass, or newgrass, that is being produced today. It is one of the only types of live music that will consistently get me on my feet. Bands like Yonder Mountain String Band and Railroad Earth have no problem keeping me motivated enough to boogie from the moment they hit the stage until they finish their encore. One newgrass group that I've yet to see, but Toast has covered on numerous occasions, are Minnesota revivalists Trampled By Turtles. Their brand of the genre is quicker and more energetic than most, and is one of the best examples of what bluegrass has become in recent years. I was browsing YouTube the other day, and came across a video of the group running through the speedy "Feet and Bones" for Minneapolis radio station 89.3 The Current. It's very addictive, so beware...

Trampled By Turtles will be making stops throughout the midwest including Toast's hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska on May 15. Also included in their tour are sets at both Wakarusa and High Sierra music festivals. Check 'em out... I'm dying to!

Dave Carroll and Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles

Sometimes the weather in Nebraska can change almost instantly. One minute you're wearing shorts, the next you're in thermals, chattering your teeth under a mound of blankets. This was definitely the case this past weekend, as it seems to be every time Duluth, MN natives Trampled By Turtles (TBT) make their way to the Star City. I spent most of Saturday in bed, recuperating from an extended booze-induced festival that had kicked off for no reason other than it was the weekend. Finally, no day job! Pulp Fiction and Friday were my best friends, as I took myself back a few years enjoyed a lazy day. But when I finally got moving at about 6pm, I found out that it had been about 60 degrees all day, and I'd missed it! I In a moment of extreme optimism, I hoped to be greeted by similar weather the following day as TBT made their way into Lincoln to take over the stage at Knickerbockers on December 14, 2008.

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Trampled By Turtles

Actually I think everyone survived. It was another cold, rainy night in Lincoln, NE. The stage was set for a great bluegrass show at Knickerbockers. It was April 9, 2008 and the rustic bar was filling in with anticipation of the two acts from Duluth, MN. First up we had Charlie Parr, followed shortly there after by Trampled By Turtles. This ended up being a wonderful one-two punch, as both acts complemented each other nicely.

Full review after the jump folks!

Breakfast On Tour has received confirmation that the following artist additions to Rothbury Festival's already solid lineup will be announced later today:

Rodrigo y Gabriela
Trampled By Turtles
The Wailers
The Mickey Hart Band feat. George Porter, Jr. and Steve Kimock

We've also heard a rumor that French electro-house gods Justice will be making an appearance at the festival. Edit: We're sad to say that the Justice rumor is false.

If you haven't seen Rothbury's full lineup (so far, anyway), head on over to their official website to check out the details. This is shaping up to be one hell of a party! Tickets go on sale at noon EST/11am CST Wednesday, February 27.

Stay tuned for more Rothbury-related news!

Follow the BOThead links to check out this week's selections:

Eggs: Xavier Rudd - The 12th of September
Toast: Trampled By Turtles - I'm a Target Too
Doughnut: LCD Soundsystem - New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down
Coffee: Mylo - Drop the Pressure
Cereal: Sia - Breathe Me (Four Tet Remix)

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