Trout Fishing in America (duo)

Trout Fishing in America
Keith Grimwood (left) and Ezra Idlet (right) at Cheboygan Opera House, April 2019
Background information
Also known asPavlov's Band
OriginHouston, Texas, United States
Genres
Years active1979–present
LabelsTrout Records
Spinoff ofSt. Elmo's Fire
MembersKeith Grimwood
Ezra Idlet
Past membersRom Rosenblum
Orville Strickland
Bill Berger
Websitewww.troutmusic.com

Trout Fishing in America is an American musical duo from Houston, Texas. The members are Keith Grimwood (vocals, bass guitar, upright bass, fiddle) and Ezra Idlet (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, bouzouki, percussion). Both musicians were previously members of the folk rock band St. Elmo's Fire. They took their name from the novel Trout Fishing in America by Richard Brautigan. The duo has released 24 studio albums through their own label, Trout Records. Trout Fishing in America is known for varied musical styles, with albums alternating between folk rock and children's music, as well as their dynamic stage presence. In addition to their music, Trout Fishing in America holds songwriting workshops with children. Four of their albums have been nominated for Grammy Awards.