TriPod the band
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TriPod is a rock trio that dispenses with guitars and keyboards. TriPod uses non-traditional instruments in the melodic line (bass, brass & woodwinds). The band has been variously classified as Fusion, Jazz, Canterbury, World Music, Prog, Alternative, RIO, and Avant Garde, yet TriPod proclaims itself a rock band.
It is comprised of three New York musicians: Clint Bahr (12-string bass, Chapman Stick, Taurus pedals, Theremin, vocals), Keith Gurland (alto and tenor sax, flute, clarinet, panpipes, pedals, vocals) and Steve Romano (acoustic and electric drums and percussion).
TriPod performs only original music and includes improvs in stage performances and on CDs. The band was discovered at CBGBs in New York City by Genya Ravan and now tours internationally and has performed in small clubs and international festivals: 2005 - BajaProg Festival (Mexico); 2006 - Zappanale Festival (Germany), North West Rock Festival (Croatia), Burg Herzberg Festival (Germany).
TriPod's CD is released on the MoonJune Records label, known for promoting artists such as Soft Machine and Elton Dean.
TriPod is distinct from the Australian comedy band, Tripod (band).
[edit] References
- Lucky, J. The Progressive Rock Files, 2000, Collector's Guide Publishing Inc; (ISBN# 189652270X)
- Martin, B., Avant Rock: Experimental Music from the Beatles to Bjork, 2002, Open Court Publishing Company (ISBN# 0-8126-9500-3)
