Bridges Auditorium
Claremont, CA
Duluth, MN
Trampled By Turtles is a Duluth, Minnesota-based folk and bluegrass band that has become a festival staple across the Americana and roots music circuit. Their viral hit "Wait So Long" introduced them to mainstream audiences, while their selection as special guests on Turnpike Troubadours' Wild America Tour 2025 (Pittsburgh, DC, Cleveland) demonstrates their status within the Red Dirt and Americana crossover world.
The band's high-energy approach to folk and bluegrass incorporates indie-rock intensity and improvisational elements, making them accessible to audiences beyond traditional bluegrass fans. Their Minnesota roots bring a Northern perspective to roots music often dominated by Southern voices, proving that authentic American folk music thrives across all geographic regions.
Trampled By Turtles' ability to command festival stages and earn tour slots with major acts like Turnpike Troubadours shows how bluegrass and folk music continues to find new audiences when performed with energy and authenticity. Their crossover appeal makes them an ideal bridge between traditional bluegrass purists and fans discovering roots music through contemporary Americana and Red Dirt artists.
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