The Waldo Theatre
Trout Fishing in America April 13
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:15am
Children’s music performers/songwriters Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet come to The Waldo April 13. Courtesy of the venue
Story Location:
916 Main Street
Waldoboro, ME 04572
United States
916 Main Street
Known as the “Lennon and McCartney of children’s music,” the musical performing duo Trout Fishing in America has garnered National Indie Awards, Parents Choice Gold Awards, American Library Awards and four Grammy nominations. Trout Fishing in America is the songwriting collaboration of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. For almost 50 years, their vibrant, percussive sound and dynamic stage presence have cultivated a multi-generational fan base at performing arts centers, clubs, and music festivals across the country.
Trout blends rock-n-roll, blues, funk, folk, and jazz influences with lyrics that are simultaneously witty, whimsical, and poignant. Known for songs like “My Hair Had a Party Last Night,” about waking up to a very bad hair day, “Eighteen Wheels on a Big Rig,” a counting song about trucks, or the gross “Alien in My Nose,” Idlet and Grimwood can perform from the point of view of a
6-year-old or charm the adult crowd with folksy love songs.
6-year-old or charm the adult crowd with folksy love songs.
As the Philadelphia Inquirer has noted, these “wily performers alternate between folk-rock and kids' genres. They throw the musical kitchen sink into their songs: folk, reggae, Cajun, blues, tango, rap and comedy routines.”
Having released 25 albums on their own Trout Records label and traveled over a million miles while touring the United States and Canada, Trout Fishing in America is a band of stunning contrasts. Those contrasts, their deep, abiding friendship, and their solid musicianship bring people out to Trout shows year after year
General admission tickets are available for $15 in advance, $20 the day of the event. If not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office starting at 3 p.m. when the doors open. All tickets are final sale and non-refundable. Concessions will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets and for more information about The Waldo, parking and other
upcoming events, please visit: thewaldotheatre.org
