Research Turtles
Research Turtles | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Louisiana, US |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | Official Website |
The Research Turtles, also known as The Flamethrowers, is an indie band from Louisiana, who are known for southern rock Brit pop. They were formed in 2004 and have toured as both The Research Turtles and The Flamethrowers. The Flamethrowers is their rock cover band that plays weddings, private events, Mardi Gras balls, and festivals.[1]
History
[edit]The Research Turtles were formed in 2004 by Jud Norman. The name Research Turtles was taken from the Wes Anderson Movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.[2] At that time, Norman formed the band to perform on his solo album Apples, Oranges.[3] The original band consisted of members Jud Norman on vocals and bass, Joseph Darbonne on vocals and lead guitar, Paul Gonsoulin on vocals and rhythm, and Blake Thibodeaux on drums. Darbonne and Gonsoulin left the band in 2008 and were replaced by Joe Norman (Jud's younger brother) and Logan Fontenot. In 2009, Joe Norman left the band and was replaced by former member Darbonne[4] and in 2010 Thibodeaux was replaced by drummer Chad Townsend.
The band has released a total of four albums including the solo album of Jud Norman. In 2010, the song "Let’s Get Carried Away" from their self-titled album, was awarded the International Song of the Year by BBC Radio 6 Music.[5] The Research Turtles have toured under their current name as well as The Flamethrowers. In addition to playing their own shows, they have opened up for such acts as Toad the Wet Sprocket, Sister Hazel, and Candlebox.[5]
Flamethrowers
[edit]The Flamethrowers perform rock cover music spanning from the 1950s to music released this year. Their members consist of many of the same musicians as the Research Turtles, but also some others. Their current lineup includes Joseph Darbonne (guitar, percussion, & vocals), Dominique Darbonne (vocals & lead tambourine), Wesley Royer (keyboards), Logan Fontenot (guitar & vocals), Tyler Reed (bass), Chad Townsend (drums), William Christian (sax & pennywhistle), Isaiah Windsor (trumpet & flugelhorn), Sam Turner (trombone).[1]
Discography
[edit]| Album Title | Release Date | Record Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankiller Part 2 of 2 | October 2012 | Normanium Records | |
| Mankiller Part 1 of 2[6][7] | 31 May 2011 | Normanium Records | |
| Untitled EP | Never Released (Recorded 2010) | N/A | |
| Research Turtles[8][9] | 14 August 2009 | Normanium Records | Track "Let’s Get Carried Away" awarded international song of the year by RadioSix International in Great Britain in 2010. Album was named Top 10 Album of the Year by Power Pop Overdose[10] and a top Album of the Year by Power Pop Review.[11] |
| Time Machine EP[6] | 18 November 2008 | Normanium Records | |
| Apples, Oranges[12][3] | 25 May 2004 | Wisdom Records | Solo album of Jud Norman with music performed by Research Turtles. |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Flamethrowers - Louisiana's #1 Party Rock Cover Band | Wedding Band | Professional Band". Flamethrowers - Louisiana's #1 Party Rock Cover Band. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ The UnCool. "The UnLive Album – Research Turtles by Research Turtles". Archived from the original on 10 July 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Jud Norman: Apples, Oranges". Hyperbolium.com.
- ^ Guilbeau, Cassondra (11 June 2009), "Band Reviews – Local", SWLA Times: 24–27
- ^ a b "Research Turtles | Rock from Lake Charles, LA". ReverbNation.
- ^ a b "Research Turtles on Apple Music". Apple Music.
- ^ Resonance Indie Music Vibes. "Research Turtles, Man Killer Part 1 of 2". Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ The Rock and Roll Report. "CD Review – Research Turtles". Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ Willards Worm Holes. "RESEARCH TURTLES Research Turtles (2009)". Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ^ Power Pop Overdose (28 December 2009). "Top 10 Albums 2010". Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ Power Pop Review (31 January 2010). "Best Albums of 2009". Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ Amazon.com. "Apples, Oranges". Amazon. Retrieved 7 June 2012.