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Trout Fishing in America

Houston, TX

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Region: Upper Gulf Coast / Houston Area Conference: Plains

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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"

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

Interstate 45 8 US Route 90 9 Interstate 10 36 U.S. Route 59 9 Brazos River 42 Trinity River 11

Connected Places

Prairie Grove, AR Chelsea, MI Manchester, MI
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