Trampled by Turtles back in town to raise money for Duluth schools

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Trampled by Turtles play a fundraiser for the music programs in Duluth public schools today at Clyde Iron Works. (2012 file / News Tribune)

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The local bluegrass boys who made it big return for a concert benefiting the music programs in Duluth public schools.

The last time Trampled by Turtles played this concert they raised $26,236, which resulted in a lot of flutes, coronets, clarinets, xylophones, ukuleles and more that were distributed to local elementary, middle and high schools.

A lot has happened for the six-some since that show.

They released “Stars and Satellites” and landed at the top of Billboard Bluegrass charts, played the “Late Show with David Letterman” and in Europe. They also headlined a flood-relief benefit show at Bayfront Festival Park and landed on a Springsteen tribute album.

Also on the bill: Ol’ Yeller.

Go see it

What: Trampled by Turtles

When: 9 p.m. today

Where: Clyde Iron Works, 2920 W. Michigan St.

Tickets: $20 in advance at Electric Fetus; all of the proceeds go to music programs in Duluth public schools

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