Photos of Trampled by Turtles from 2022 All In Festival in Indianapolis, IN
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from 2022 Hinterland Festival in St. Charles, IA
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on May 18th, 2018
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN on Septmber 17th, 2014
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from 2014 Newport Folk Festival in Newport, RI
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY on July 26th, 2013
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from Opti Park in Indianapolis, IN on June 30th, 2012
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from Louisville Waterfront in Louisville, KY on June 27th, 2012
Photos of Trampled by Turtles from Taft Theater in Cincinnati, OH on April 28th, 2012
There is a lot of alt-country out there, but save a space for Tramped by Turtles. They distinctly channel the old ways that are still the best in country-folk, without going overboard into ol’ timey. They are definitely straightforward in their approach, but have the skills to back it up on Life Is Good on the Open Road.
As the record’s title indicates, this is a country trail album, from the gallop of opener “Kelly’s Bar” to the sad pluck & strum of the closer “I Learn the Hard Way”. The strongest tunes are when there’s a wry smile, like the good times of “Right Back Where We Started” and the kiss-off to hipster Los Angeles, “I Went to Hollywood”. Life also has an excellent “Thank You, John Steinbeck”, a tribute to the classic American novelist.
Life Is Good on the Open Road isn’t a reinvention of any sound (save for Trampled by Turtles’ habit of not having a drummer), but delivers on the good life & open road that America still promises.
