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Archives for February 2013

Live performance with Michael Doucet

February 27, 2013

Check out the Turtles performing with Michael Doucet at the KTVQ Studios in Billings, Montana! You Really Got Me             Papa's Waltz ... Read More

Filed Under: News

Check out the Turtles at Luna Studio!

February 13, 2013

Turtle Island Quartet is debuting a new collaborative program with the amazing dance company Luna Negra. We met up recently for some rehearsals in advance of the show at the Harris Theater in Chicago on March 9. Luna Negra and Turtle Island Quartet ... Read More

Filed Under: News

Awesome article from Jackson Hole

February 8, 2013

STEPPING OUT Jackson Hole News&Guide, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Turtle Island still blending classic, crazy By Richard Anderson It’s been about 27 years since violinist David Balakrishnan founded the Turtle Island String Quartet, and still, talking about it, he gets excited — like a guy who just pioneered a hairy route up a long, steep cliff face and can’t wait to get back on the rock. “We’re not just four guys jamming,” he said. “We had to have a strong compositional aspect. We play John ... Read More

Filed Under: Features, Reviews

Next Live Performance

Oct

2

2026

“Notes From The Balcony”
Des Moines, IA
Boston Brass and TIQ: a bold reimagining of Romeo and Juliet

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