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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

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