Trampled by Turtles have done something rare in American music: they’ve taken the speed and energy of bluegrass and pushed it into the emotional territory of indie rock, creating a sound that’s technically dazzling, emotionally resonant, and impossible to pin down with a single genre label. The Duluth, Minnesota band has been one of the more quietly important acts in the folk and Americana scene for nearly two decades, and their live show is where all of that comes together in a way their records can only suggest.
Trampled by Turtles comes to Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady on July 25, 2026, with special guest Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners opening. This is a significant booking for Frog Alley — TBT is the kind of band that draws deeply committed listeners who will travel for the show, and placing them in a Capital Region venue gives the local folk and Americana community a genuine event.
Frog Alley Brewing has become one of the better listening venues in the Capital Region, and this show will test the room in the best possible way. Trampled by Turtles at peak performance is a physical experience — the tempos, the interplay between instruments, the way vocalist Dave Simonett’s weathered delivery sits against the velocity of the band. Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners bring their own brand of folk and country storytelling as a well-matched opener.
Tickets are available through Universe. This show is listed as announced — check the link for on-sale and availability updates.