Formed in Duluth, Minnesota in 2003, Trampled by Turtles is Dave Simonett, Tim Saxhaug (bass, vocals), Dave Carroll (banjo, vocals), Erik Berry and Ryan Young (fiddle). Each band member had original punk and rock band projects before switching to acoustic instruments. The band spent year’s fine tuning their live shows and built a fan base via word of mouth.
Trampled by Turtles is currently out on tour with their newest album STARS AND SATELLITES. This summer they hitting the summer festival circuit hard as they are taking the stage at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands Music Festival, and of course, Lollapalooza, among many others – see the full itinerary below. There are still a scarce number of tickets left for Lollapalooza. To check on ticket availability head here.
Earlier this year they also hit the late night talk show cicuit and appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. Watch their performance below.
Trampled By Turtle on Tour:
May 21 Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
May 22 The Fonda Theater Los Angeles, CA
May 24 Strawberry Music Festival Yosemite, CA
May 25 Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR
May 26 Vogue Theatre Vancouver, BC
May 27 Sasquatch Festival – The Gorge Amphitheatre Quincy, WA
June 8 Bonnaroo Manchester, TN
June 15 Big Top Chautauqua Bayfield, WI
June 16 Rock The Garden-Walker Arts Center Minneapolis, MN
June 27 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Louisville, KY
June 28 Daleville Music Pavilion Daleville, Virginia
June 29 Friday Cheers @ Brown’s Island Richmond, VA
June 30 Opti Park Indianapolis, IN
July 01 Summerfest – Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage Milwaukee, WI
July 13 Howelsen Hill Steamboat Springs, CO
July 19-22 All Good Festival Thornville, OH
July 21-22 Firefly Music Festival Dover, DE
July 27 RockyGrass Festival Lyons, CO
July 29 Newport Folk Festival Newport, RI
Aug 05 Lollapalooza – Grant Park Chicago, IL
Aug 10 Somerset Amphitheater Somerset, WI
Aug 12 Outside Lands Festival San Francisco, CA
Sept 04 Wilma Theatre Missoula, MT
Sept 05 Knitting Factory Boise, ID
Sept 09 Emerson Theatre Bozeman, MT
Sept 14 Vetter Stone Amphitheater Mankato, MN
Sept 21 DeLuna Festival Pensacola , FL
Sept 23 Fresh Grass Festival, MASS MoCA North Adams, MA
Oct 05 The Festy Roseland, VA
Nov 29 Town Ballroom Buffalo , NY
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