Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification. Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.
+ READ MOREJosiah and the Bonnevilles is a musical project led by singer-songwriter Josiah Leming. Josiah was born in Morristown, Tennessee and as a child, Josiah was fascinated by music and began playing the piano and guitar at a young age.
Josiah's musical talents became evident to his family and friends, and he began performing as a teenager catching the attention of music industry professionals. In 2010, he formed Josiah and the Bonnevilles, which presented a unique blend of Folk, Americana, and Country that draws from his roots as a true Appalachian artist, embracing honesty and putting life's realities into his songwriting.
+ READ MORETrampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification. Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.
+ READ MOREHailing from Denver, CO, Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet whose unique sound offers a fresh take on jamgrass and traditional bluegrass alike. With a focus on intentional improvisation, masterful solos, and soaring vocal harmonies, Magoo is pushing the envelope of modern bluegrass via their original catalogue of music and high energy live concerts.
Bottlerocket Hurricane is the labor of love fashioned by Colleen Murphy, a multi-media artist & songwriter from Denver, CO. Over the years, she has fulfilled her musical vision through the cultivation of a rotating cast of talented musicians and songwriters who each bring their heart and soul to the mix, delivering a folk-a-delic, blues-grass sound that will blast you into auditory airspace!
Colleen Murphy -Guitar, Vocals, Francisco Prado - Bass, Brian Remple -.Percussion, Jack Laub-Mandolin , Alex Fostar- Fiddle, and Barbara Javors Vocals, Chad Swiersinsky-Banjo
We believe life is for living. There isn't a reason to take anything too seriously. We have genuine joy and passion for the music we make & the times we share with each other & our audience. Our music will make you laugh, touch your heart, & make you think, We take you to places where your feet can’t help but boogie.
Our influences range from Townes Van Zandt to Harry Nilsson, Grateful Dead to, Gillian Welch. We are inspired by life, learning, and love. Stories are all around us & the common thread between us is the ability to personalize universal stories in a relatable way.