Returning from a short hiatus while frontman Dave Simonett became Dead Man Winter, Trampled by Turtles’ eighth studio effort picks up without lag. Although the eclectic Duluth, Minn., string act leads with barn-burning fiddle and blazing bluegrass speed on “Kelly’s Bar,” the album rides the sextet’s harmony-touched ballads. “We All Get Lonely,” “I’m Not There Anymore,” and “Thank You, John Steinbeck” all string a melancholic but satisfied restlessness alongside the title track. Weary last word “I Learn the Hard Way” leaves off suggesting Simonett still hasn’t found what he’s looking for. (5:30pm, BMI stage)

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This article appears in October 12 • 2018.

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Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press.