mainstage must see ~ habib koité

Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa's most popular and recognized musicians. Inheriting his passion for music from his paternal grandfather who played the kamele n'goni - a traditional four-stringed instrument associated with hunters from the Wassolou region in Mali, Habib Kiote takes a unique approach to playing guitar. He tunes his instrument to the pentatonic scale and plays on open strings as one would on a kamele n'goni. At other times Habib plays music that sounds closer to the blues or flamenco with a restrained and intimate singing style that varies cadenced rhythms and melodies. 

91.3 KBCS Welcomes Habib Koité on February 6, for TWO SHOWS, 7:30PM and 10:00PM {21+} $25 advance/$30 day of show ::: tickets here>>

mainstage must see ~ Kim Virant & Gerald Collier

In the early nineties, Kim Virant's charismatic vocals echoed through Seattle's music scene as her band, Lazy Susan, routinely sold out shows on the rock venue circuit.

Over the past 20 years, Kim has taken a musical journey transforming her from rock band frontwoman to singer/songwriter focusing on an alternative-country/rootsy guitar-based sound.

Meanwhile, a similar journey was unfolding for the Best Kissers in the World's vocalist/guitarist, Gerald Collier. In 1995, with the disbanding of rock band Best Kissers in the World, Gerald Collier ventured on his musical path solo refashioning himself as an alternative country singer songwriter. 

Kim Virant, joined by Seattle-based songster Gerald Collier, will perform live on Saturday, January 25, at 8 PM at The Triple Door. Tickets available here>>

musicquarium must see ~ Danny Godinez

If your looking to be awed, Danny Godinez is your guy. Using harmonics, slapping his strings, and picking with precision and speed, Godinez "becomes one" with his guitar right before your eyes. And, right when you think this is as good as it gets, he adds smooth singing and vocally mimics his guitar licks in harmony - creating more than just music, he creates a soundscape experience. 

Danny Godinez is a Seattle based genre-bending guitarist/singer/songwriter that has opened for, or shared the stage with, Robben Ford, ZZ Top, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Herbie Hancock, and Jason Mraz - to name a few.  He performs solo, with various musicians in his own band, and collaborates with legendary drummer Michael Shrieve (Santana) in Spellbinder. 

Catch Danny Godinez, with Larry Mahlis on drums, Farko Dosumov on bass, and Darian Asplund on woodwinds/keys on Friday, January 17, at 9PM in the Musicquarium {21+} NO COVER

mainstage must see ~ Elvis Alive

Celebrate the King of Rock n' Roll on what would be his 79th birthday weekend with Country/Americana artist Vince Mira singin' your favorite Elvis Presley hip groovin' tunes.

Elvis Alive will feature a musical guest line-up of fantastical proportions, include Adra Boo (Flymoon Royalty), Caela Bailey (Heavenly Spies), Kaleb Hagan- Kerr (Pastor Kaleb), Leeni (Prom Queen) and Mark Siano (The Habit). 

Presented by the Can Can, Elvis Alive runs January 9 - 11, at 7PM, $15 - $25 tix here ::: 

Holiday Parties at The Triple Door

For the past 10 years, we've been celebrating the magic that happens between an artist and their audience through music... But what isn't always mentioned, is the magic we help create between people, through communication, when our venue is used year round for fundraising and development events, receptions, and weddings. 

We invite you to participate in the magic by planning your celebration at our venue during this holiday season - whether it be an intimate party of 10, or banquet for the hundreds - we have the space to accommodate your wishes.  

Imagine the uniqueness of celebrating the holidays at a vaudeville theater, built in the Roaring Twenties. Imagine you and your guests watching one of our holiday shows from a private suite overlooking the theater. Imagine toasting your favorite glass of sparkling in front of a 1,900 gallon freshwater aquarium with live entertainment playing in the background. Or maybe you want to bring in your own entertainment? That's fine by us. 

For more information, please contact our Private Dining Department at 206.838.4312, or fill out a private event inquiry form on our website. 

A Visit to the Green Room - Episode 3

We found ourselves backstage sharing stories, and laughs, with a few stellar musicians in our Visit to the Green Room series featuring: Aubrey and Matt of The Local Strangers, Daily Benson, Robb Benson of The Glass Notes, Shelk, Dear John Letter and Dept of Energy, Jim Demonakos of Kirby Krackle, Emily Asher, Nick Russo (guitar), Sean Cronin (bass), Tom Abbott (clairnet and sax) of Emily Asher's Garden Party,  Helene and Celia Faussart of Les Nubians, and Sister Sparrow, Bram Kinchelor, Phil Rodriguez and Ryan Snow of Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds.

Here are a few of the highlights :::

The VIP List

To toast our 10th Anniversary month, we've created a special menu of 10 cocktails inspired by the memories, history and eclectic variety of performers who have graced The Triple Door stage in the last decade. 

Try out each of the 10 cocktails, throughout the month of September, in return for a stamp. We will pass out cocktail cards upon first purchase. When your cocktail card is completely full of all 10 stamps you are entered to win two tickets every month for an entire year! October 2013-October 2014

Ladies, and Gentlemen, here are the drinks...

steppin' out $9

dewars, domaine de canton, bitters, lemon juice, ginger beer

Steppin' out is a song written by Joe Jackson from his 1982 album Night and Day. The song is all about the anticipation and excitement of a night out on the town... "We are young but getting old before our time | We'll leave the TV and the radio behind | Don't you wonder what we'll find | Steppin' out tonight

-Bud Ransom, Bartender 

 

not just another blonde $9

st germain, framboise, cava, lemon twist

The Triple Door was once the Embassy Theatre, a vaudeville and motion picture house constructed in 1926. You can see a remembrance of the old Embassy in the theatre ceiling and proscenium, restored with the original painted rosettes, bands of acanthus leaves, and other classical motifs. On September 8, 1927 the brand new first national picture show "Just Another Blonde" was described as "a dazzling, speedy romance of New York's gamblers- pretty women & night airplane rides". 

-Tom Pizzuti, Bar Manager

g sharp $9

vodka, st germain, grapefruit, soda

Fact: singing do-re-mi covers the simple intervals or music. But the gaps between the major notes are narrower. A half-step up is a sharp and a half-step down is a flat. The choice was clear for the name of this delightful grapefruit cocktail.

-Jen Juntunen, Bartender

 

the split point $9 

stella artois & don julio silver shot

When booking shows at The Triple Door, we call "the split point" when the dollar amount of tickets sold completely covers show expenses. When we reach this, it's time for a tequila. In talking with a blues guitarist years ago about his financial arrangements our Talent Buyer, Scott Giampino, says "he let loose with, 'c'mon man, I don't give a s**t about the damn split point, cuz I know there ain't gon' be one!' He then shook my hand with his hands the size of baseball mitts, and my arm smelled like very strong cologne for an entire week."

-Scott Giampino, Talent Buyer'

 

little siagon $9

bombay sapphire east, our world famous pickle brine

One sip, lean back, and allow this cocktail to wash away your day. Like every great performance you can find within these walls, this cocktail also comes with an encore... a pickle, daikon and sweet potato garnish.

-Andy Snyder, Lead Bartender

 

the print maker's fuel $9 

elysian backstage ale & bulleit bourbon shot

When dealing with today's technology (software, hardware, networks and printers) sometimes a little something is needed to take the edge off of a frustrating day's work. Every so often, no matter what you do, the odds are stacked against you. Hence the print maker's fuel... think of it as a restart button,

-Mike Klay, Graphic Designer

 

 

pin up girl $9

stoli razberi, combier liquor de rose, lime, soda, red wine float

Behind the new walls of the mainstage are original drawings of pin up girls. We don't know who the artist was or what year they appeared, but it was likely sometime in the 1960's when the Embassy was a XXX rated theatre.

-anonymous

 

synergy $9

stoli citros, lemon, thai basil

The interaction of multiple elements in a system. A song is a good example of synergy, taking more than one musical part and putting them together to create something that has a much more dramatic effect than each of the parts when played individually.

-the triple door (synergy) team 

 

latin soul $9

zaya rum, lime, bitters, nutmeg

In today's global age, we can best serve music, and you, by bringing our stage the riches that the whole world has to offer. The Latin beat is one of my favorites... Think 'Buena Vista Social Club' while you enjoy this cocktail.

-Rick and Ann Yoder, Founders

 

bubbles $12

duval-leroy brut champagne, nv

In honor of our 10th Anniversary, we're offering the same Champagne by the glass that we offered on the day we opened - and at the same price!

- Cortney Lease, Wine Director 

The Daughter of Graceland

Lisa Marie Presley lyrically bared it all to a sold out crowd on our Mainstage last night. Her smoldering alto voice resonated with history and boldly showcased her songs about lost love, heartbreak, growth,and rebellion. All the while, Lisa Marie Presley was looking as gorgeous as ever... 

Photography courtesy of Mat Hayward Photography 

Holly Williams and Lydia Ramsey ~ May 7

Last night, at The Triple Door, was a night of story-telling melodies. 

The night began with Lydia Ramsey. Pacific Northwest to the core, Lydia Ramsey's voice sounds like what tip-toeing across a Puget Sound shoreline feels like. Peacefully melodic in nature, each guitar strum was reminiscent of home - a place you've already been and could always be. Lydia songs, of light-hearted longingness, floated through the room eloquently. With recordings said to be set to release this year, this won't be the last time Lydia Ramsey will play our stage.

Holding a Neil Young autographed guitar, Nashville native Holly Williams charmingly delivered the rest of the night's audibles. Sharing songs of her travels overseas, her mother's unmeasurable grace, and a tragic car accident she experienced with her sister, Holly Williams' songs were angelic and emotionally powered. The room was silenced in awe.   

 Holly Williams and Chris Coleman 

Photo Cred: Holly Williams' Facebook page

Joining Holly Williams, on a selections of songs, was husband and writing collaborator Chris Coleman. They performed a few songs including the boot-kickin' tune, Let You Go- a collaboration Holly mentioned they discovered in her husband's "Man Shed."  With playful love in their eyes, Holly and Chris' chemistry was contagious. 

The stage was left ready to be tucked in and sweetly kissed goodnight. 

A Visit to the Green Room - Episode 1

We found ourselves backstage sharing stories, and laughs, with a few musicians before their recent appearance on The Triple Door's stage. We had the honor of spending time with Woody Platt & Graham Sharp (Steep Canyon Rangers), Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, Pam Delgado, Renee Harcourt, Jeri Jones, Monica Pasqual & Rob Storm (Blame Sally), Billy Joe Huels, Jerry Battista, Kelly Can Camp & Jeff Gray (The Dusty 45's), Sera Cahoone, Joel Schneider & Any Lum (My Goodness), and Anais Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer for the first installment in our Visit to the Green Room series. Check out the highlights :::

Episode 2 COMING SOON!

Super Jam Plays Squeeze

New Wave is coming to the Mainstage for Super Jam Plays Squeeze on Friday, April 12th, at 7:30pm!

Super Jam will perform every song from Squeeze's 1982 hit album "Singles 45's and Under," plus many more Squeeze favorites. "Singles 45's and Under" gathers a dozen of Squeeze's classic power-pop hits into one platinum collection. It represents their prime -- from Chris Difford croaking out "Cool for Cats," to Glenn Tilbrook chiming "Annie Get Your Gun," to Paul Carrack crooning "Tempted."

Including members of Apple Jam, Lucas Field, and 80's Invasion, Seattle based Super Jam will bring authentic live renditions of this signature pop album to our stage with, what we like to call, world-class musicianship and showmanship. These guys won't let you down. 

Members of Super Jam include:

Rick Lovrovich (lead vocals, bass) - Rick is the founder/frontman for the world-renowned Beatles tribute band,  Apple Jam. He is also a member of The Beatniks, Craig Terrill Band, and Herding Cats.

Jakael Tristram (lead vocals, guitar) - Jakael is a producer/artist from the indie soul band, Lucas Field. He was in Apple Jam's original line up, and produced their recorded catalogue. He also plays with Hit Explosion, BrandX, and U Rock.

Shane Peck (drums) - Shane is a composer/producer. He also plays with 80s Invasion, Laguna, Lusy, Johnny Astro, Poland, and The Nines

Mark Romanowski (guitar, backing vocals) - Mark is a composer/multi-instrumentalist. He also plays with Poland, and Johnny Astro

Mark Zyla (keyboards) - Mark has played/toured with a variety of musical acts, including Soul Kiss, Darren Mottamedy, Gloria Weems, and Hannah Michelle Weeks

Check out clips of Seattle Music Insider Greg Roth's interview with Rick Lovrovich and Jakael Tristram on our stage. 

 

A lil' Q&A ~ Nicki Bluhm

With only a few weeks left of their winter tour, Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers will hit our Mainstage for a night of fun-lovin' and sunbeam-filled tunes on February 8th. We interviewed Nicki Bluhm to get an inside scoop on her thoughts on all things music.

The Triple Door: What's currently on your record player?
Nicki Bluhm: Trio by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylon Harris

TD: Name your biggest guilty pleasure, musically.
NB: I don't feel guilty for liking any kind of music... it all serves a purpose!

TD: The Rolling Stones or The Beatles?
NB: Bee Gees

TD: What's a song on your life's soundtrack right now?
NB: One of our new tunes called "Deep Water" that is not out yet... coming soon!

TD: If you could play with any musician, living or dead, who would it be?
NB: Kristofferson

TD: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
NB: I have much more living to do before any movie will ever be made about me!

TD: Describe your perfect day:
NB: Drinking coffee, writing songs, taking long walks, and spending time with my loved ones and with my two cats.

TD: What inspires you to play music?
NB: My husband, Tim Bluhm, and the fact that I get to make music everyday with my best friends. I love being on the road with the band.

TD: Who is your musician crush?
NB: Dolly Parton 

The Early Years

The Embassy Theatre originally opened its doors, during the roaring 20's, in the basement of the historic Mann building on the corner of Third and Union in downtown Seattle.

The guys and dolls of Seattle spent their evenings out at the ritzy Embassy Theatre during the last few years of the Vaudeville era. In the late 20's, with the rise of motion pictures, the theatre was transformed to showcase projected films. It maintained the title as an A-list theatre well into the fifties, but slowly lost popularity in the sixties when the Embassy became an adult film theater. In 1983, as business dwindled, one of Seattle's last venues for projected adult film closed its doors.

For over a decade, the venue that once was the house of Seattle's hotsy-totsy entertainment stood vacant. In 1999, Rick and Ann Yoder, of Wild Ginger, bought the space to fulfill their dream of creating a music dinner theater. Renovations to improve the quality of the space began three years late, in the fall of 2002. 

With the simple goal of creating an intimate, comfortable space that would connect performers to their audience, every effort was taken to preserve the ornate qualities of the old theatre. The original stage proscenium and ceiling fixtures were restored.

Rich fabrics, plush seating, and state of the art sound completed the renovation process, and embellished the grand vintage space for a new generation of entertainment. 

In September 2003, The Triple Door opened its doors as a premier music venue in Seattle with the goal of providing the best in sound, lighting, atmosphere and hospitality. Today, our venue hosts numerous national, regional and international artists showcasing an eclectic mix of live music and performances hearkening back to the original years as The Embassy Theatre.

Bridging the gap between the artist and the audience, each performance is unique in nature. Join us to venture beyond the familiar and to share in the thrill of discovery. 

A lil' Q&A ~ Susanna Hoffs

It's not everyday an album, combining the sounds of 1960's simplicity with 2012 sophistication, delivers authentic, feel-good vibes. However, with the debut of Susanna Hoffs' long over-due newest discography addition- Someday, this is the case. We chatted with the honey-voiced songbird, and Bangles member, to get a backstage look at what goes on behind the melody.

The Triple Door: What was the first album you purchased? Do you still have it?
Susanna Hoffs: Deja Vu, Sweet Baby James, Let it Be and Tapestry. Yes.

TD: When you're not playing music, what are you doing?
SH: Working on my tweeting skills and watching Mad Men.

TD: What was the first song you ever learned?
SH: "Hang Down Your Head, Tom Dooley" was the first song I learned on guitar.

TD: If you could play with any musician, from the past, present or future, who would it be?
SH: George Harrison

TD: Name your biggest guilty pleasure, musically?
SH: "Jive Talkin'" by the Bee Gees

TD: What was the best concert you ever attended?
SH: Patti Smith at Winterland in 1978

TD: If you could perform in any city in the world, where would you?
SH: Here, there, and everywhere

TD: What's your most embarrassing on stage experience?
SH: On one of the Bangles first tours of Europe, we played a hot, sweaty packed club in Hamburg. I got carried away by the excitement of it all, and did a crazy rock move, crashing head first into Vicki's guitar. Stunned and bleeding, I stumbled off the stage mid-song.

TD: What inspires you to play music?
SH: I love music. Always have, always will.

TD: Who is your musician crush?
SH: The Beatles

TD: Describe your sound in three words:
SH: Baroque garage pop



See Susanna Hoffs on November 18, at 7:30, on The Triple Door Mainstage. Purchase tickets here>>

A lil' Q&A ~ Saul Williams

Last year, the multi-faceted poet, actor and musician Saul Williams put a call out through social media for poets to send in their writings. After reviewing over 8,000 poems, 100 were selected then fused into one voice and Chorus: A Literary Mixtape was born.  The Triple Door asked Saul a few questions to get an idea of the sound of his internal mixtape. 

The Triple Door: What did you have for breakfast?
Saul Williams: Nothing yet, I'm still sleeping. Typing, walking, as I look for coffee.

TD: What inspires you to create?
SW: Good coffee. Good films. Good books. Good music (but I prefer great music). Great conversations where we connect dots, take shots for every epiphany, dismantle some long held suspicion, confirm the unbelievable, and laugh laugh laugh (in that order). I also like nature.

TD: Who inspires you to create? and what would you say to them if they were standing in front of you right now?
SW: They are standing here right now and they won't let me type it.

TD: Do you believe in "writer's block"?
SW: No. I believe there is a time and place for everything and that 'everything' includes not writing. There's a time to make music and a time to make love, a time to write poetry and a time to just dance. In fact, there's a lot of time.

TD: You've mentioned, at the end of the day, you're a performer. What do you love most about performing?
SW: I love the challenge of being put on the spot and the only escape is to create- to free yourself from your fears and just go there.

TD: What was the first record you ever bought?
SW: Spoonie Gee- Spoonin Rap

TD: Describe your art in three words:
SW: Pure Punk Rock

See Saul Williams and Chorus: A Literary Mixtape on September 17 at 7:30 on the Mainstage. Tickets here>> 

A lil' Q&A ~ Blanche Barrow

We interviewed outlaw, and Barrow Gang member, Blanche Barrow (from the perspective of Amber Rose Cutlip) to get an idea of what it was like being a part of one of the most short lived, but notoriously relentless gang in history. 

The Triple Door: You were in prison for 10 years, what 3 items do you wish you had with you while you were locked up?

Blanche Barrow: Actually, it was five and a half years, thank you. I wish I'd had my dog 'snowflake', my lipstick and radio.

TD: Who is your favorite musician?

BB: Bing Crosby

TD: What was your first impression of Buck Barrow?

BB: "Well, if he ain't cool as a cucumber.."

TD: If you could have a drink with any author, living or dead, who would it be and why?
BB: I'd prefer a magazine, thank you.

TD: Whiskey or Gin?
BB: Don't much care for neither, but Whiskey if I had to choose.

TD: What would you do with all the money in the state of Texas?
BB: I'd put a bible on every door step, build my Dad a big ol' house with folks to cook and clean for him, buy a nice new dress and head for vacation in Florida.

TD: What was your first impression of Bonnie and Clyde?
BB: I was a little nervous, but I immediately found Bonnie was real nice, and Clyde; what a character. They were a hoot.

TD: Share you fondest memory of your experience with the Barrow Gang:
BB: Bonnie and Clyde and Buck and me had a dance competition in a field after a picnic once. I remember out hands were sticky from eating peaches, and me and Buck won.

TD: Describe your life in three words:
BB: persevere, scratchy, believer

See Amber Rose Cutlip, as Blanche Barrow, at the modern vaudeville adaption of the historical story set to original music by Coffin Varnish. The Deadliest Instruments runs August 20-22 at 8pm. Use speakeasy code "coffin wash" to receive 1/2 price tickets. Tickets can be purchased here>>

A lil' Q&A ~ Kasey Chambers

Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers has her hands full! The mother of three has a new album set to release in September, PLUS she is currently in the midst of a US-to-Australia tour. She couldn't pass through Seattle without stopping by The Triple Door mainstage, right? We interrupted her musical mayhem with a lil' Q&A...

The Triple Door: Name the number 1 song listed on your iTunes' "25 Most Played" playlist?
Kasey Chambers: I don't do iTunes... I buy CDs, so my answer is Dave Rawlings: "A Friend Of A Friend."


TD: Name your biggest guilty pleasure, musically?
KC: Listening to '80s Hit Compilation CDs


TD: When you're not playing music, what are you doing?
KC: Looking after three children


TD: What was the first song you ever played/sang?
KC: "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper


TD: If you could play with any musician, living or dead, who would it be?
KC: John Prine.. but if I ever got the chance I would actually freak out.


TD: What was the best concert you ever attended?
KC: I saw Lucinda Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Rosanne Cash at age 14 and it changed my life.


TD: What's your most embarrassing on stage experience?
KC: There are too many to pick just one. I have tripped over and fallen off chairs, had bra and guitar straps break.


TD: What inspires you to play music?
KC: The fact that I possess no other skills means I have no other choice, but I have been playing music all my life.


TD: Who is your musician crush?
KC: Dave Grohl and Kate Miller-Heidke





See Kasey Chambers with Ali Marcus live on August 5 at 7:30 on the Mainstage. Tickets here>>

amazingly nutty & brilliantly unconventional

Don't let Holli's fairy-esque-jaunt allude you, she's a ball of fire. It only takes a few minutes to notice this gal has a keen sense of imagination and is not afraid to show it.

With a reduce-reuse-recycle mentality, Holli never buys a new canvas- she prefers to paint over works bought second hand. More often than not, she doesn't use brushes or your typical artist tools, instead she is known to use old socks, twigs, and her "chubby fingers" to paint. We sat down with Holli Pappan to take a glimpse into her amazingly nutty and brilliantly unconventional mind.

The Triple Door: Where do you find inspiration for your art?
Holli Pappan: I am inspired mostly by the sunsets, my time in the woods, and the fear of alien attacks.

TD: If you could have a drink with any visual artist, living or dead, who would it be?
HP: I would combo up with Dali- because he was so wack, Van Gogh so I could tell him it's gonna be okay, and Pollock because the man was a wicked drunk and I'm sure we could get down.

TD: Who is your favorite artist?
HP: My favorite artists are Van Gogh, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Suess), and Bob Ross.. high as a kite Bob Ross.

TD: What is your favorite historical artistic movement?
HP: I find the most interesting and artistic movement to be when cinema went from silent to audible, or
"talkies" as they were referred to. Chaplin refused to when everybody else jumped right on the bandwagon. Chaplin's silent films are still heavily sought after today, it's awesome!

TD: What are some of your other artistic outlets?
HP: I take turns with my artistic outlets, I have gone from painter to stand up comedian, and vica versa for years. I am a bit of a lyrical gangster... word.

TD: Do you listen to music while you create? If so, who do you listen to? 
HP: I am a stupid fan of the mix tape, I listen to it all. Big fan of the oldies while painting, not so much The Cure. Listening to The Cure while painting would be like playing Russian Roulette with a teenage waifs sadness.. I keep it light and happy.

TD: Describe Seattle's art scene in three words:
HP: Seattle's art scene in one word is flooded. In two words, very flooded, in three words... I LOVE IT.

TD: What is your favorite color?
HP: Everything teal/turquoise/aqua.... and rusty orange forever!

Holli Pappan will be presenting a series of paintings inspired by the seasons. To accurately capture the visual brilliance of nature, each piece was created while physically immersed in the elements of the corresponding season: spring, summer, fall and winter.   

"I paint as unconventional as I live, and it's the simplicity in my life that allows me to paint so freely," says Holli. "I respect the classic approach to painting, drawing, and all things fine.. but I prefer to go caveman on my works."

See Holli Pappan's work on the Musicquarium walls at The Triple Door for the month of August. Join us for First Thursday on August 2nd for extended happy hour for 4-7pm.

A lil' Q&A ~ Sarah Jarosz

Sarah Jarosz' supple vocals and old-timey ballads are the kind that make you feel like your sitting on your front porch steps, on a hot summer day, with a cool breeze kissing your face as you eat a jar of honey, they're THAT sweet. We interrupted Sarah's Western Tour with a lil' Q&A....

The Triple Door: Name the number one song on your iTunes' "25 Most Played" playlist?
Sarah Jarosz: Tangled Up In Blue - Bob Dylan

TD: What is your biggest musical guilty pleasure?
SJ: Listening to N'Sync as a kid...

TD: When you're not playing music, what are you doing?
SJ: Cooking, hanging out with dogs any chance I get, reading, going for walks, watching movies

TD: What was the first song you ever played/sang?
SJ: I think the first documented song was "You're a Grand Old Flag" when I was 2...

TD: If you could play with any musician, living or dead, who would it be?
SJ: It's so hard to choose just one! I feel so fortunate because I've already had the chance to play with a ton of my heroes, but I have to say it would be amazing to play with Paul Simon or Johann Sebastian Bach.

TD: What was the best concert you ever attended?
SJ: I've seen so many amazing concerts... It's too hard to pick just one! There are a lot of memorable Telluride and RockyGrass sets that stand out in my mind as being incredibly epic.

TD: If you could perform in any city in the world, where would you?
SJ: Right now in my life, I'd have to say Paris or Rome

TD: What inspires you to play music?
SJ: Listening to, and playing with, great musicians... poetry, art, and nature

TD: What hidden talents do you have?
SJ: I can hula hoop really well

TD: Who is your musician crush?
SJ: George Harrison




Catch Sarah Jarosz and the Shook Twins on July 30 at 7:30 on the Mainstage. Purchase tickets here>>

Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome

The Triple Door's Summer of Riesling Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome show will take the audience on a wine-soaked adventure through two eras. The first, a harvest celebration that calls forth the God of Wine himself in the time of the Roman Empire, and the second, the story of an intrepid reporter determined to photograph a reclusive diva in Rome during the swingin' Sixties.  

Inspired by the great costume epics, Quo Vadis and Satvricon, as well as mid-century visions of Rome, this show mixes classical and jazz music with the traditional music of ancient Rome and Italian go-go rock. Costumed by the illustrious music of Daniel Hellman, arcane priestesses, paparazzi, Vespa-girls, fire dancers, and fashionistas all take their turn in the spotlight. This "party through time" mixes belly dance, go-go, and ballet with comedy, song, striptease, and glamour for an orgy that lasts 2,000 years!

Featuring burlesque superstars Lily Verlaine, Inga Ingenue, The Luminous Pariah, Paris Original, Trojan Original, and Jasper McCann, with rising starlets Laurel Bordeaux, Tory Tiara, Holly Pop, Persephone Illyri, and the fusion belly-dance trio Tribella, the show will leave you punch-drunk in delight! Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome is the intoxicating theatrical burlesque mélange that you've come to expect from Verliane, McCann, and company.

There are five chances to become intoxicated in ecdysiastic pageantry at the Summer of Riesling Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome show on Wednesday, August 8 at 8:00 p.m. (17+), Thursday, August 9 at 8:00 p.m. (17+) and 10:30 p.m. (21+) and Friday, August 10 at 8:00 p.m. (17+) and 10:30 p.m. (21+). Ticket prices range from $25-$35 and can be purchased here>>