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Trampled By Turtles - Alpenglow Tour

Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 7 PM
The Observatory North Park

Indie outfit Trampled By Turtles is coming to San Diego for their brand new Alpenglow Tour!

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. The group has played festivals from Coachella to Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo and their last 3 releases have all hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album chart.

See them live at The Observatory North Park on January 21 at 7:00 p.m.

The Observatory North Park

2891 University Ave.
San Diego, California 92104

Observatory North Park hosts local and national touring bands like Morrissey, Paul Weller, Tame Impala and many more. Depending on the show, the venue ranges from admitting all ages to 21 and over. Most events are open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. To inquire about VIP balcony tables, please contact VIP@ObservatorySD.com. Enjoy the best views in the house where we now serve specialty cocktails, bottle service and delicious food. Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant, West Coast Tavern. Happy hour every day from 4-6 p.m. The kitchen is open until midnight every day. Parking is available at the parking structure directly across the street from us on 29th St. Your ticket fee includes validation for the parking structure, which is redeemable at the venue.

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.