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The Fretliners are a band carrying the sound of a changing American landscape. Rooted in bluegrass and reaching into Americana, folk, and rock, their music feels weathered by the road and shaped by the people and places that raised them. Winners of the Telluride and RockyGrass New Artist competitions, they write about real ground: dirt roads and dry creeks, the people who leave and the people who stay. Their new album came the way the best things always have — not from strategy, but from showing up. A festival campground. A fireside conversation with folk hero. And one thing led to another, the way it does when the connection is real, until the band was making a record with the legendary T Bone Burnett. The Fretliners are not chasing a revival. They are building something that lasts: honest songs, timeless stories, and a sound that feels like home.
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Turtle Poppers

Turtle Poppers

Turtle Poppers is a six-piece bluegrass band that promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. With their unique blend of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, and standup bass, this band is all about good times, great tunes, and high-energy performances.

Turtle Poppers’ repertoire spans a wide range of musical styles, from classic bluegrass songs to covers of jam band tunes from bands like Phish, and their own original compositions. Their music is characterized by intricate melodies, toe-tapping rhythms, and soulful harmonies that are sure to get audiences on their feet and dancing.

The band members are all accomplished musicians in their own right, each bringing their own unique style and sound to the group. Their individual talents blend seamlessly to create a sound that is truly distinctive and exciting.

Whether you’re a die-hard bluegrass fan or just looking for a great night out, Turtle Poppers is a band you won’t want to miss. With their infectious energy, incredible musicianship, and love of all things music, Turtle Poppers are sure to become your new favorite band.