Cosmic Harmony
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Trampled by Turtles are an American bluegrass band from Duluth, Minnesota and I have read people who describe them as "alternative bluegrass", "progressive bluegrass", "indie bluegrass" and other genres stuck in front of the word "bluegrass" to make them sound more young and hip than your average bluegrass band.
They've been around for close to a decade but it wasn't until the release of their last album "Palomino" that they gained wide audience and as of right now it has spent over a full year within the top 10 of the Billboard Bluegrass charts (a chart that I didn't even know existed until I visited the band's site and read of that accomplishment), peaking at #1 on there and #11 on Heatseeker.
Musically they make use of all of your standard folk and bluegrass instruments, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, harmonica, violin/fiddle, mandolin, and but of course the banjo. They frequently solo with all of these instruments and are most known for their fast tempo songs and energenic live performances.
Wait So Long
This song was included on a SPIN magazine sample I bought last month and immediately jumped out as the best song out of the 32. The violin playing is absolutely fierce.
Victory
A bit more of a traditional bluegrass song with a really cool video.
Mad World (Live)
And a live cover of "Mad World", probably more from Gary Jules than Tears For Fears.