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Did You Know
- • Trout Fishing in America formed after Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet met in a Houston theater production.
- • Their band name was inspired by the Richard Brautigan novel, reflecting their quirky, literary bent.
- • A 1992 gig at the Kerrville Folk Festival catapulted them onto the national children's music scene.
- • They've earned four Grammy nominations for Best Musical Album for Children, but no wins.
- • Their song "My Hair Had a Party Last Night" is a perennial favorite, humorously exploring childhood bedhead.
- • Trout Fishing in America's genre blends folk, rock, and bluegrass, influencing modern family music.
- • They co-wrote and performed "When I Was a Dinosaur" with children's author and musician, Jim Weiss.
- • Based in Arkansas, they've become cultural ambassadors for the state through their music and performances.
- • Their album "Merry Fishes to All" features unique holiday songs, showcasing their diverse musical talents.
- • Trout Fishing in America has maintained a dedicated following for over four decades, spanning generations.
- • Trout Fishing in America formed after Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet met in a Houston children's theater.
- • Their unique name was inspired by a Richard Brautigan novel of the same title.
- • A 1993 Parents' Choice Gold Award for "InFINity" cemented their place in children's music.
- • Trout Fishing in America's sound blends folk, rock, and jazz, defying easy genre labels.
- • They've collaborated with symphony orchestras, bringing their music to a wider audience.
- • "When I Was a Dinosaur" is arguably their most recognizable and beloved song.
- • The duo's music tackles complex topics like bullying and self-acceptance in a lighthearted way.
- • Trout Fishing in America has received four Grammy nominations for Best Children's Album.
- • They maintain a rigorous touring schedule, playing over 200 shows each year.
- • Their longevity proves children's music can be both entertaining and genuinely artistic.
Locations in Lyrics
8 location references across 9 songs
Songs & Places
Pico De Gallo
Ohio
bayou, LA
"Even if you're from Ohio"
There’s A Panther In Michigan
Michigan
Indiana
Raisin River, MI
Manchester, MI
Chelsea, MI
"There's a panther in Michigan."
Sing It One More Time Like That
Louisiana
the Delta, MS
"Back in Louisiana there was a little tune"
Carry Me
California
"And I am a pioneer, California, here I come"
I Think I’ll Need A Bandaid
beach
"I hit it when I was playing with the beachball"
Lullaby
lake
"The stars are on the lake"
Mine!
island
sea
"On an island, alone by myself"
My Hair Had A Party Last Night
the rocks by the sea
"There's a lizard that lives in the rocks by the sea"
When I Was A Dinosaur
Cavemen
"Cavemen on the run"
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Region: Upper Gulf Coast / Houston Area
Conference: Texas
Regional Rank: #78
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