Trampled by Turtles Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
392,858
Category
Acoustic Roots, Americana, Bluegrass, Indie Folk
Concerts
May
01
Trampled by Turtles + Drayton Farley in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln
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May
02
Trampled by Turtles + Drayton Farley in KC
Kansas City
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May
04
Spring Revelry Fest
Indianola
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May
29
Trampled by Turtles + Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band in Greenville, SC
Greenville
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May
30
Trampled by Turtles + Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band in Raleigh
Cary
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May
31
Trampled by Turtles + Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band in Union Hall, VA
Union Hall
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Jun
01
Railbird Music Festival 2024
Lexington
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Jun
27
Trampled by Turtles + Shakey Graves in Washington, DC
Washington
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Jun
28
Trampled By Turtles + Shakey Graves in LaFayette, NY
Lafayette
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Jun
29
The Capital Groove 2024
Hartford
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Jun
30
Trampled by Turtles + Shakey Graves in Portland, ME with Griffin William Sherry
Portland
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Jul
06
Trampled by Turtles + Houndmouth in Duluth
Duluth
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Jul
09
Trampled by Turtles + Shane Smith & the Saints in Big Sky
Big Sky
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Jul
11
Trampled by Turtles + Josiah & the Bonnevilles at Red Rocks
Morrison
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Jul
13
Grand Lake
Grand Lake
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Jul
14
Trampled by Turtles + Josiah & the Bonnevilles in Dillon
Dillon
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Aug
04
Trampled by Turtles in Reno
Reno
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Aug
09
Trampled by Turtles + Joseph + Max McNown in Bend
Bend
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Aug
10
Trampled by Turtles + Flatland Cavalry
Nampa
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Aug
16
Trampled by Turtles + Oliver Hazard in Dayton
Huber Heights
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Aug
17
Trampled by Turtles + The Avett Brothers
Maryland Heights
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Aug
18
Trampled by Turtles + The Avett Brothers
East Troy
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Oct
24
Trampled by Turtles + The Avett Brothers in St. Paul
Saint Paul
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About Trampled by Turtles
“There is something generous about the way they play. They make room for each other, they serve the song, yet at times seem to ride the chaotic edge of stringed oblivion. It is the sound of joy; the kind of joy that the truth gives you, even when it's a hard thing to hear.” - Alan Sparhawk, Producer
"There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive." - Jack London
Dave Simonett (guitar/lead vocals)
Tim Saxhaug (bass/harmony vocals)
Dave Carroll (banjo, harmony vocals)
Erik Berry (mandolin)
Ryan Young (fiddle/harmony vocals)
Eamonn Mclain (cello/vocals)
*****
On Wild Animals, Trampled by Turtles’ seventh studio album, themes of impermanence run deep, both lyrically and sonically. The quintet’s hybrid folk sound continues its evolution pushing the band further into the grey area between genres that defies pigeonholing.
Trampled By Turtles formed in 2003 in Duluth, Minnesota. From their beginnings on the Midwestern festival circuit, they have reached new heights with each album. The release of 2012’s Stars And Satellites saw the band play to more fans than ever, sell close to 100,000 albums, make their first national television appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman, and have their first concert feature, Live at First Avenue, broadcast on Palladia. This year will see the band headline Red Rocks Ampitheatre for the first time and the kickoff of their own festival, Festival Palomino, which will take place September 20, 2014 outside Minneapolis.
Lead songwriter Dave Simonett has been especially affected by change over the last few years. He relocated from Duluth to the city of Minneapolis. “When I lived in Duluth, I think I took connection with uncivilized nature for granted. There, I had to drive 20 minutes and I was in the middle of nowhere, and I did this almost daily,” says Simonett. “This was a very important ritual for me. Solitary time in a nearly untouched landscape is my version of church, so I think there is a bit of loss of religion in a lot of my work these days. I've always been a little obsessed with our struggle to stay connected to our simple animal side, the part of our nature that lived off the earth, hunted live game, worshipped trees and mountains. I believe a lot of sadness is caused by feeling disconnected with the rest of nature. A lot of what is instinctual for us is beaten down and frowned upon in modern society. It has to be confusing for the subconscious.”
Wild Animals found Trampled by Turtles working with a producer for the first time in four studio records. The band placed themselves in the capable hands of longtime Duluth, MN compatriot Alan Sparhawk of the band Low and engineer B.J. Burton (Poliça, Megafaun, Volcano Choir) who crafted a sonic landscape that was spatial and new at Cannon Falls, MN’s Pachyderm Studio (Nirvana, The Jayhawks).
Says Simonett on working with Sparhawk: “Alan is one of the most musically courageous people I know and that’s exactly the attitude we were looking for. He’s great at taking a song from its false conclusion all the way down to its very core and then building it back in new and interesting ways.”
And on Burton’s contributions: “He has an exciting way of looking at sound. He shares Alan’s courage in music in that he’s ready to take organic sounds and push them to new places. He’s extremely technically skilled but not tied to any recording dogma.”
The band’s signature harmonies are intact, although the contributions that Sparhawk and Burton added created a new depth. Tim Saxhaug, the band member who has traditionally done much of the vocal arrangement says, “The production team pushed the band to consider new ways of approaching harmony, and the result 'opened our ears.' I wasn’t sure that recording could feel new after six studio albums, but that went away on the first day. Making this album was the most creative I’ve ever felt in my life.”
When asked about themes in his writing, Simonett says, “I’ve always felt they’re just various ways humans have attempted to explain the unexplainable. To keep the fear of the darkness that waits for all of us at bay. The death of a loved one, the parting of friends, the changing leaves, the loss of love. All the little parts that come and go. In a way it’s refreshing because the knowledge that nothing will ever stay the same offers innumerable opportunities for rebirth. “
Sparhawk adds about the band’s relationship, “The sound that caught my ear was there from the beginning and stands to this day: I call it the 'wall of strings.' Taking instruments we have heard for generations, the Turtles dive in with post-punk energy and selflessness. Everyone has a part in the arrangement that leans on and enhances the others, always serving the song. The message is not about individuals - it's about what can be done when people get together, apply their heart and soul, and make a little room for each other. Music has always had that potential, but it's rare when it actually happens.”
Erik Berry says of the band's chemistry, "From the earliest times we started playing, there has always been a real hard-to-define quality about our chemistry, something special. It’s been a treat to find that more than ten years in we still can turn new corners, at least new-to-us corners, together in the way we approach a song or a sound and still with that quality. That something that makes us, us."
Wild Animals is the sound of a band at the peak of their potential, strengthened from a decade together, winning some and losing some, but growing none-the-less. The album captures the intense nature that goes with being alive, melding the universal and the personal.
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Genres
Acoustic Roots, Americana, Bluegrass, Indie Folk
Band members
Tim Saxhaug, Erik Berry, Dave Simonett, Ryan Young, Eamonn Mclain , Dave Carroll
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What fans are saying
Dave
Shakey Graves was a pleasant surprise and was amazing. Trampled, as per usual, phenomenal. Great set list. This was my third Trampled show this year (second night in a row) and they never disappoint.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Welch, MN
Sep 18, 2023
Kathy
Great show. They played for 2 1/2 hours straight including encores. Loved the show. Pert Near Sandstone also great opener; will be seeing them again at Blue Ox in June
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
Feb 17, 2023
Jake
Trampled by Turtles and Shakey Graves were an amazing show to see live at the Maymont. Absolutely electric stage energy, great crowd, and an amazing venue for a bluegrass/folk show!
Music At Maymont
Richmond, VA
Aug 06, 2023
Lauren
I was taken back by this band, who I hadn’t heard of before and enjoyed-to be fully honest- more than the headliner. Can’t wait to see ‘em again!
The Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
Oct 06, 2019
Cav
5 stars for Trampled by Turtles, 1 star for the Caverns because in the cave sucked and they didn’t control who went into the VIP area😕
The Caverns
Pelham, TN
Mar 05, 2019
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Trampled by Turtles Tour Cities
Dillon, CO
Grand Lake, CO
Big Sky, MT
Union Hall, VA
Morrison, CO
Washington City, DC
Indianola, IA
Huber Heights, OH
East Troy, WI
Nampa, ID
Bend, OR
Cary, NC
Portland, ME
Hartford, CT
Kansas City, MO
Saint Paul, MN
Greenville, SC
Duluth, MN
LaFayette, NY
Reno, NV
Maryland Heights, MO
Lexington, KY
Lincoln, NE
Frequently Asked Questions About Trampled by Turtles
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Trampled by Turtles on tour?
Yes, Trampled by Turtles is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Trampled by Turtles concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Trampled by Turtles tour
is scheduled for 23 dates across 23 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Trampled by Turtles scheduled to play?
Trampled by Turtles is scheduled to play 23 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Trampled by Turtles tour start?
Trampled by Turtles’s tour starts May 01, 2024 and ends on Oct 24, 2024.
They will play 23 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Lincoln at Bourbon Theatre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Grand Lake at Grand Lake.
What venues is Trampled by Turtles performing at?
As part of the Trampled by Turtles tour, Trampled by Turtles is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
May 01 - Lincoln,
NE @ Bourbon Theatre
May 02 - Kansas City,
MO @ Uptown Theater
May 04 - Indianola,
IA @ National Balloon Classic Field
May 29 - Greenville,
SC @ Peace Concert Hall - Peace Center
May 30 - Cary,
NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre
May 31 - Union Hall,
VA @ The Coves Amphitheater at Smith Mountain Lake
Jun 01 - Lexington,
KY @ The Red Mile
Jun 27 - Washington,
DC @ The Anthem
Jun 28 - Lafayette,
NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
Jun 29 - Hartford,
Connecticut @ Bushnell Park
Jun 30 - Portland,
ME @ Thompson's Point
Jul 06 - Duluth,
MN @ Bayfront Festival Park
Jul 09 - Big Sky,
MT @ Big Sky Events Arena
Jul 11 - Morrison,
CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Jul 13 - Grand Lake,
CO @ Grand Lake
Jul 14 - Dillon,
CO @ Dillon Amphitheater
Aug 04 - Reno,
NV @ J Resort
Aug 09 - Bend,
OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug 10 - Nampa,
ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Aug 16 - Huber Heights,
OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights
Aug 17 - Maryland Heights,
MO @ Saint Louis Music Park
Aug 18 - East Troy,
WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Oct 24 - Saint Paul,
MN @ Xcel Energy Center