A Visit to the Green Room - Episode 4

We sneaked into the Green Room to share stories, and laughs, with a few stellar musicians before their sets on The Triple Door's stage... check out the footage in our Visit to the Green Room - Episode 4!

Featuring :::
Steven Fossen (bass), Somar Macek (lead singer), Andy Baldwin (guitar), Lizzy Daymont (guitar and vocals), Mike Derosier (drums) from Heart by Heart

Courtney Marie Andrews

Markus Hoyer (guitar, vocals), Patrick Foster (tunes, guitar, vocals) and Seth Garrido (saxophone, vocals) from Patrick Foster & The Locomotive

Kim Virant

Star Anna and Foster

Shane Tutmarc

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 

A Visit to the Green Room - Episode 2

We found ourselves backstage sharing stories, and laughs, with a few stellar musicians in our Visit to the Green Room series featuring Holly Williams, Martin Guevara and Coni Duchess of Capsula, Serigo Dias of Os Mutantes, Lady Rizo, and local musicians, Lydia Ramsey, Barrett Martin, Andy Stoller and Jeff Fielder.  Here are a few of the highlights :::

A lil' Q&A w/ Seattle Rocktographer ~ Jason Tang

The ability to capture the essence of live shows, in the Digital Age, has become an art form. The production of concert photography is becoming just as influential, in band history, as the live show itself. One of Seattle's music scenes' most notable concert photographers, Jason Tang, has been front and center to this growing art movement. We had the opportunity to ask Jason a few questions about his experience.  

The Triple Door: What do you love about being a photographer?
Jason Tang: I love being surrounded by so many talented and caring people in this community - whether it's musicians, fans, or fellow photographers. That's what inspires me to be more creative and constantly hone my craft.

TD: Describe your photography in three words:
JT: First Three Songs

TD: If you could have dinner with any photographer in history, who would it be? What would you ask him or her?
JT: Jim Marshall. I'd ask him what it was like to shoot The Beatles' last official concert (at Candlestick Park) and what his favorite rock concert moments were.

TD: What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get the best shot?
JT: I've never done anything really crazy to get a shot. Usually, I'm lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Back in 2010, when Fitz & The Tantrums came to Seattle for the first time at The Crocodile, Michael (Fitz) Fitzpatrick pulled me up on stage during the last song of the set. In the process, I accidentally hit Noelle Scaggs (co-lead singer) in the face with the mic stand. It was pretty embarrassing, but I got some pretty cool shots from the stage.

TD: As a music photographer, or Rocktographer as you're affectionately called, where do you see the Seattle music scene in 10 years?
JT: Seattle has been the source for some great rock bands over the years, but lately we've been seeing the hip-hop, soul, blues, and folk/americana communities garner some major national attention. The music scene here will continue to thrive... there's no doubt about that. I hope to see many local bands that I've followed and supported over the years in bigger and better places over the next decade.

TD: What band and/or musician are you dying to photograph?
JT: Pearl Jam. I've photographed all the guys in their individual side projects over the years, but never together at the same time. Soon... hopefully! Paul McCartney at Safeco would be killer too!

TD: Photos capture moments in time - for us to remember. Take an imaginary photo of 10 years from now, describe it.
JT: Still living in Seattle with my wife and our two dogs, loving life, traveling, volunteering, and shooting concerts once in a while.

For the full month of July, the walls in the Musicquarium will be covered in concert photography by Seattle area Rocktographer, Jason Tang. Join us for the opening reception with, special musical guests, Hot Bodies In Motion and Eternal Fair, on July 3, from 5-7PM, with happy hour specials until 7PM {21+}. RSVP here>>

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.