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April 2010
We are now finally on YouTube! www.youtube.com/Trinitude. Big thanks to Elyssa Tibbo and Jason van der Burg for getting the footage despite the challenges of lighting. We've got a couple videos up from Islands Folk Fest and a couple from some late night drinking establishments. Hope you enjoy!
February 2010
We are pleased to be the first ever feature for Music at the Lake in Lake Cowichan, a new monthly concert series. The series began last month with an entire open stage evening and it was so successful that they've had to move to a larger venue. (Visit our Gigs page for more info.)
It's wonderful to see a community that is so supportive of live music. Lake Cowichan also has a new community radio station "The Lake" CICV 98.7 FM. Music at the Lake concerts will be recorded live and broadcast later on CICV so folks can enjoy the concerts after the fact as well.
January 2010
A new year and new beginnings for us. We’ve recently moved into a Nanaimo South End character home owned by a very good friend. Now that the chaos of moving is over we are getting back to focusing on our music. We are currently in the process of writing new material for the follow up album to “Rooted”. The next release will be entitled “Jingle in the Pot”.
Emily and Merisa have taken on a part time job at Bellezza Bath and Beauty to help out the owner, Tina (of Tina’s Diner), as she can’t be in two places at once. As a result, Trinitude now performs at Tina’s Diner on Sundays from 11-1. Les is now doing electronic, amp and guitar repairs, and Tiffany is currently training as a doula. The life of a musician can be very hectic at times!
2010 gigs are set to commence in February, the first one of the month being the Qualicum Acoustic Café hosted by Joyce & John Beaton on Feb 5th.
September 2009
Come celebrate International Peace Day in Tofino with Trinitude! We will be performing as part of a Peace One Day event on September 21. These events are taking place in multiple cities across the world. Other bands that will be appearing at the Tofino event are Jon Bone and the Karuna Movement (www.thekarunamovement.com) and The Adamantines (www.myspace.com/adamantines). The concert will be webcast live on UStream.tv for those who want to participate from home.
“On Peace Day we celebrate our peaceful community and showcase Tofino as a unique Canadian community with a history of effective peaceful protest. As a nuclear-free zone and a United Nations Biosphere Reserve, Tofino is a wonderful Canadian example of a community dedicated to a peaceful lifestyle.” – www.peacedaytofino.com
May 2009
Medicine Winds - Summer Sage (Laura Langstaff and Melissa Hall) CD Release on Saturday May 16th
Trinitude will be joining Summer Sage for this special event, and providing the musical accompaniment for the concert. To round out the sound Trinitude is pleased to announce that Joe Spinelli (bassist - Big River: Johnny Cash Tribute band) and Jeremy McDonald (fiddler - SAJE: Gabriola Island) have graciously offered to lend their talents to the evening's performance.
E-mail for more information regarding tickets for this event.
Watch "Arts Now" on Shaw cable for promotions of this event in the days preceding the CD Release.
Picnic In The Art on May 2nd and 3rd at Heather Goldminc's Clayworks Studio in Lantzville was a grand success despite some inclement weather. Look for more of these events in the future.
April 2009
Come join us at Picnic in the Art, a spring event featuring various artisans, demonstrations, live music, face painting and a make your own wind chime workshop for the kids. Picnic in the Art takes place May 2 & 3 from 10-4 pm just in time to get your Mother's Day shopping done.
This event is being presented by potter Heather Goldminc of Clayworks Studio. She is graciously opening up her beautiful waterfront property just for this and she will be unveiling a whole new collection of her own (we got to have a sneak peek and it will be spectacular!).
The Black Dog Café will be on site offering picnic meals for $10.
For more info call Heather at 250-390-1514.
March 2009
Trinitude is now receiving airplay nationally from CBC. Please contact your local CBC show to request your favourite Trinitude tune! Click here to find your local CBC show & contact information. Or, see the links below for popular BC CBC shows:
- On The Island - CBC Radio One: Weekday Mornings 5:30 to 8:37 a.m.
- North by Northwest - CBC Radio One: Weekends 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Trinitude returns to the Syrens Bistro at Poet's Cove Resort & Spa on Pender Island on Saturday, March 14th for a St. Paddy's Day celebration. The party continues on March 20th and 21st when Trinitude takes the stage at the Red Martini Grill in Nanaimo.
And saving the best for last: Due to a serendipitous turn of events Trinitude is pleased to announce that stand-up bass player Tiffany Nelson will be joining them as they continue to spread their personal brand of good cheer around the West Coast.
February 2009
To stay current with news and upcoming events, you can now join Trinitude's mailing list. (Just sign up using the form on the right.)
Trinitude sends a big thank you to Lilli Kuzma (host of Folk Festival on WDBC Public Radio in Glen Ellyn/Chicago) for playing selections from Rooted for her audience.
New additions to the Trinitude repertoire will be unveiled in mid-March.
Artistic Development Coach Merisa Donoghue is pleased to announce that the first "Dames With Brains" Creative Workshop Series is an unqualified success. The workshops are held at Tina's Diner on Commercial Street in Nanaimo and are "women only" events. Come and find out what's going on at one of the upcoming free Introductory Sessions on February 18th or March 4th. E-mail for more information.
November 2008
Emily Celeste makes up half of the team called Indie Chicks with Alexandria Stuart. Indie Chicks present music business workshops for musicians who want to take control of their careers as well as for music supporters who are interested in turning their love of music into a career. The girls have just finished their successful first round of workshops and are looking to launch the second round in the spring. For more information visit www.indiechicks.ca.
Merisa Donoghue will be launching a workshops series of her own. The workshops are open to women who want to learn how to sing, play guitar, and write songs. More information on this development will be available soon.
Look for members of Trinitude at the Blues Underground this winter, where they will be teaching songwriting and music business for youth enrolled in the Sidewalk All--Stars program.
August 2008
Trinitude sends thanks and kudos to the Cowichan Folk Guild for hosting the fabulous Islands Folk Festival in July. In particular, we thank Artistic Director, Robert McCourty, for his faith in, and strong support of local and regional talent. Playing in the Chapel was a wondrous experience!
We are now receiving airplay in Australia in addition to the continuing support of radio stations across Canada.
The 'Tudes are in the process of writing and choosing tunes for their next CD, and plan to be back in the studio by September 2008.
Look for us at the Coaltown Music Festival (Lantzville, BC) in September. You can also find us down at Tina's Diner 187 Commercial Street in Nanaimo, BC every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tina's undoubtedly serves the best "Eggs Benny" on the Island. Breakfast sing alongs Trinitude style are a great way to start the day and unwind.
June 2008
Trinitude is now hosting an Open Mic at the Black Dog Café (Sundays 4-8pm - 7217 Lantzville Rd, Lantzville, BC). Come and share a few tunes with us!
Check out our new album reviews from earBuzz.com and Dean Verger (owner of Ottawa’s best folk venue). Click here to read them.
We are now receiving airplay in several cities across Canada including Vancouver, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Erin, and of course here in Nanaimo. We want to give thanks to the DJ’s who enjoy our album enough to share it with their listeners.
Trinitude’s album is also now available through CD Baby.
March 2008 News
Buy Trinitude's music online
Trinitude's debut CD "Rooted" is now available for purchase online through earBuzz! You have the option to download individual songs, the entire album, or purchase a hard copy of our CD.
Please visit the newly updated Music section of our website for more information.
February 2008 News
Trinitude would like to say "Thanks!"
Trinitude would like to thank everyone who came out and supported their CD release earlier in the month. It was a successful evening and we hope everyone enjoyed themselves.
January 2008
Trinitude is gearing up for the release of their debut CD entitled "Rooted"!
When: February 1, 2008. Doors open at 7:00pm and the music will commence at 7:30pm.
Where: German Cultural Hall in Nanaimo (71 Caledonia Avenue).
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Tina’s Diner (187 Commercial St), Long & McQuade (6324 Metral Drive), and Maffeo Salon (538 Wentworth St), or by calling 1 (250) 760 0560.
In addition to the concert, a generous variety of complimentary snacks and beverages is included in the ticket price, as well as a chance to win one of the many fun door prizes.
CDs will be available for $15 on the evening of the event (afterwards the price will be $20).
December 2007
Trinitude hosts New Year’s Eve with Martin Nolan
Looking for something different and exciting to do on New Year’s Eve? Trinitude is pleased and honoured to announce that they will be hosting a live recording event to usher in the New Year. Renowned uilleann piper, Martin Nolan, will entertain a small and private audience with a diverse assortment of enchanting jigs, reels and aires. Some are traditional tunes, while others are original compositions, but in either case Nolan presents them with understated Irish charm and superb musicianship.
Nolan hails from Dublin, Ireland and his live performances have been described as "energetic affairs full of great playing, good tunes and cheerful Irish humor" (The Canberra Times - Australia). The concert will be recorded and filmed in front of the live audience so this is your opportunity to be part of the experience.
The concert will commence at 7pm and will run until around 9:30pm. Suggested donation is $15 per person. Following the concert there will be an after party for those who want to ring in the New Year. This event is potluck: finger foods, snacks and beverages of choice. If you are planning to partake of alcoholic beverages, please bring a D.D. Seating is limited so please reserve early.
RSVP contact@trinitude.ca or call 250.760.0560
To learn more about Martin Nolan check out www.martinnolan.com.
