The ever popular quintet from Chicago have never been the type to rush things, getting around to their first saleable release only after nearly five years of playing the traps. Since then they've built up a solid fan base in every corner of the world, and deservedly so. Festivals are where bands like Tortoise shine, and where they ideally should be experienced, their music so suited to an outdoor setting. Tortoise's own feelings on this are evidenced by their tour schedule, consisting of almost exclusively festival spots for the remainder of the northern summer. You can expect a pretty laid back set, something to chill out to in amongst the madness.

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