Cnn – On a warm night in Atlanta, the progressive bluegrass string band Trampled by Turtles quietly unloads its instruments from a modest, nondescript white touring van.
Just another night, just another town for the band from Duluth, Minnesota.
The band is opening for another group, the Hackensaw Boys, at the 300-person-capacity Smith’s Olde Bar. The band members are hoping to draw a few new fans in what’s been a challenging economic environment. After all, for lesser-known bands — especially ones that play progressive bluegrass, far from the watchful eye of the American pop charts — it’s often word of mouth that inspires music fans to come out.