Trampled by Turtles Bring Precision and Drive to Live on the Green
Live on the Green Music Festival — Nashville, TN | August 23, 2018
Trampled by Turtles delivered a tightly wound, high-energy performance at Live on the Green on a Thursday evening, translating their fast-paced acoustic sound effectively in an open festival setting. The band emphasized momentum and clarity, keeping arrangements sharp and tempos brisk as they cut through the outdoor mix.
Mandolin and fiddle lines moved in quick, interlocking patterns, while acoustic guitars and bass locked into a driving rhythmic core. Vocals stayed earnest and forward, reinforcing the urgency baked into the band’s songwriting. Rather than softening their approach for a casual audience, the band leaned into speed and precision, giving the set a sense of propulsion from start to finish.
The pacing was relentless but controlled, with songs flowing seamlessly into one another. Crowd response built steadily as listeners gravitated toward the band’s intensity and discipline, even amid the distractions typical of a multi-stage festival environment.
The performance highlighted Trampled by Turtles’ strength as a live act—focused, energetic, and capable of commanding large outdoor crowds without sacrificing musical sharpness.
Band (2018 touring lineup)
• Dave Simonett — vocals, guitar
• Ryan Young — fiddle
• Erik Berry — mandolin
• Tim Saxhaug — bass
• Dave Carroll — banjo
Band social
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trampledbyturtles
Venue Facebook
• https://www.facebook.com/LiveOnTheGreenFest
