Trampled By Turtles is performing at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Initially, Trampled By Turtles was formed in 2003 by frontman Dave Simonett as a side project. He 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. That included 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.
Their crossover appeal has landed them on the #1 spot of Billboard’s Bluegrass Charts on every record they’ve released while playing marquee festivals like Coachella, ACL Fest, and Lollapalooza. Countless tours with diverse artists ranging from Shakey Graves, Zach Bryan, Wilco, Caamp, Mt Joy, Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lord Huron and many more have followed solidifying a loyal fanbase.
Doors Open 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm
Click the event website link for all the details including ticket prices. Tickets can also be purchased at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office … open seven days a week from 7:00am to 5:00pm – only accepting credit / debit cards for payment.
