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Trampled By Turtles

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Trampled By Turtles Tickets

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About

Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification. Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.

Trampled by Turtles released their first record, Songs from a Ghost Town, in 2004. In a genre steeped in tradition, the album stood out for its contemporary sound, essentially bridging the gap between the bandmates' background in rock music and their new acoustic leanings. Blue Sky and the Devil (2005) and Trouble (2007) explored a similar sound, but it wasn't until 2008 and the band's fourth release, Duluth, that Trampled by Turtles received recognition by the bluegrass community. Duluth peaked at number eight on the Billboard bluegrass chart and paved the way for a number of festival appearances. When Palomino arrived in 2010, it was met with an even greater response, debuting at the top of the bluegrass chart and remaining in the Top Ten for more than a year. Two years later, their crossover appeal landed them at number 32 on the Billboard 200 pop charts upon the release of their sixth album, Stars and Satellites. In addition to major bluegrass and folk festivals, they began showing up at Coachella, ACL Fest, and Lollapalooza. The official concert album, Live at First Avenue, followed in 2013, recorded at Minnesota's most famous venue. A year later, the band returned with the darker-toned Wild Animals, which bettered its studio predecessor on the album charts, reaching number 29 on Billboard. Countless tours, playing venues like the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, with bands like Lord Huron, Wilco, Caamp, Mt Joy and Deer Tick to name a few have followed. 2022 will see the release of the band's latest body of work called Alpenglow which was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 362 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing Show!

    by Brandystarr on 9/20/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    Considering Caamp was unable to perform…. The powers that be did an amazing job regrouping and getting Deer Tick & Shakey Graves to open for TBT was totally the right move! Both opening bands were super fun!! The venue at Treasure Island seems more streamlined and nicer than the last time I was there in 2019 to see TBT & Avetts! Our seats were great and easy to get to! Our parking was easy as well! Thank you!! We had a blast seeing our favorite band Trampled By Turtles! ❤️

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    So much Talent

    by Jennifer on 9/20/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    Was an amazing show, incredible talent and humbleness 🤍

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    great show as always!!

    by TBT fav on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    great show by TBT!! awesome that Deer Tick and Shakey Graves filled in for CAAMP :)

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Really missed Caamp

    by Legendary Terry on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    Shakey Graves was a great show, the Turtles were also really good. Loved the venue and Red Wing is a cool town. Was super disappointed that Caamp was unable to play.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing music, venue and time of year!

    by Su P on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    I love TI amphitheater! I've always had a fun experience! This line up was really great in this place. The Red Rocks in Minnesota! Cherry on top with the beautiful late summer evening! Turtles are the best :).

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Performance

    by Tc on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    Great high energy show, played all the great songs over their catelog. The only issue was a random popping sound which had to be venue related as it was happening through all 3 bands that performed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Happy TBT Fan

    by CLD on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    We try to see Trampled By Turtles in Duluth each summer but this conflicted with our vacation plans. When this concert popped up, we were so excited that it would work. Even though we would have loved to see Caamp, Deer Tick and Shakey Graves were amazing opening bands. And TBT played a Caamp song in tribute to their lead singer which we'll always remember. The only downside was the extra restrictive bag size rule and a different, more subdued vibe in Welch than in Duluth. But any night with TBT is an amazing night. Their energy and talent is off the charts! We'll be back!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very much wanted to see CAAMP

    by Awesome Show on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    Trampled by Turtles always does a great show !! Was really looking forward to seeing CAAMP with them. But they still made the show special with Shakey Graves and doing a few CAAMP songs.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Loved it!

    by pH on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    We were only there to see Deertick (BIG fans) and Shaky Graves. We left three songs into TBT. Not a bad venue, glad there were big screens. Not very amphitheatre like.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Love Live Music, but…

    by Shannon on 9/19/23Treasure Island Amphitheater - Welch

    Absolutely love TBT and the Amphitheater venue at Treasure Island is amazing! The only reason I gave 4 stars; we were told to sit down during the Shakey Graves session. It was a little frustrating, and we are, by no means, rude concert goers. But- if you build a beautiful venue for people to enjoy their favorite music; make sure you put enough grade in the seated area so fans don’t have to sit during any sets. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience! Great acoustics, sound, and large screens. Also great drink selections, decent bathrooms, and beautiful setting. Great job on the music Trampled By Turtles.