Tunrpike Troubadours go a "Long Way"

Cat in the Rain

"A Cat in the Rain" marks the triumphant return of The Turnpike Troubadours, their first album in six years, reborn after their demise in 2019. A bit more mature, wiser, and, in the case of frontman and principal songwriter Evan Felker, a now sober approach. Their catchy hooks, singalong choruses and Felker's relatable lyrics have long inspired their fervent fanbase, which has remarkably remained intact, possibly even grown, despite the hiatus. The band remains the same – ...

A Long Way From Your Heart

The name Turnpike Troubadours suggests traveling music. Strap yourself in and get ready for an exhilarating ride. This Oklahoma-based roots-rock unit soars on its fourth release. Not to diminish the strong songwriting from leader Evan Felker, it's the band's pulsating musicianship with an array of electric instruments combined with fiddle and pedal steel that makes the sound so arresting. Felker writes mostly about resilience during difficult circumstances. The opener, "The ...

Turnpike Troubadours

Over the course of their career, Oklahoma sons Turnpike Troubadours have exhibited a commitment to melding country music traditions with a ragged edge which perfectly exemplifies the roots of Red Dirt Country. With less of a focus on rock sounds than those in the alt.-country movement (although they do provide a superb cover of an Old 97s track here), they have built a sound designed to invoke images of smoky barrooms and raucous crowds. After three years, it was worth the wait. ...