Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Turtle Power

Few bands have had as profound an influence on underground art rock and indie music as Tortoise. Reimagining tired alt-rock templates with the far-reaching sonic curiosity of virtuosic avant-garde jazz musicians, the Chicago-based outfit shattered the boundaries of what was deemed possible in American rock music and inspired a new generation of indie-rock artists. This Sunday, they’ll be at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge with Burlington’s Greg Davis and Ben Vida.