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From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since November 8, 2006 • First Fine Line show since October 10, 2006 • 12th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 12, 2006

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From Duluth, Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since October 14, 2006 • First Fine Line show • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 28, 2005

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From last.fm:

Trampled By Turtles (TBT) is an indie folk band from Duluth, Minnesota. The group is most famous for both its fast-paced songs and plaintive ballads. Their high-energy concerts have attracted an ever-growing, dedicated fan following. The band members have referenced inspirations such as Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Ralph Stanley. Their fifth release, Palomino, has maintained a position in the Top 10 on the Billboard bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. Their music has been featured in TV shows including Deadliest Catch and Squidbillies. Read more about Trampled By Turtles on Last.fm.

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

“We started out playing in high school in St. Paul to a crowd of hip-hop kids, thug kids, nerd kids and honor students,” Heiruspecs bassist Twinkie Jiggles says. “Eventually, the school paper wrote about us and said we were the best band out of Central High since Mint Condition. Then we played our first gig in Minneapolis when I was 15 and my dad showed up and smelled weed.” Not many bands lock into their sound in high school or manage to hang together for seven years, but Heiruspecs has and now the young 20-somethings are seasoned vets. Read more about Heiruspecs on Last.fm.