Turnpike Gates began in 2018 with the release of a self-recorded EP titled "Almost There", cited as one of the year's top local records by various media, including Jersey Beat and NJ.com. After the initial release, singer-songwriter Ryan Smith assembled a group of musicians for a string of live shows, most notably opening for The Flaming Lips on 7/28/19 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, N.J. In 2020, Turnpike Gates...