TrinityRoots

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TrinityRoots
TrinityRoots
Background information
Origin	Wellington, New Zealand
Genre(s)	Reggae
Years active	1998-2005
Former members
Warren Maxwell Rio Hemopo Riki Gooch

TrinityRoots (1998-2005) were a successful band based in Wellington, New Zealand. Although they fit within New Zealand reggae they also embodied a stripped back, jazz and soul influenced rhythmic sound, which would often build up to highly emotional drum and guitar led crescendos.

Like their contemporaries Fat Freddy's Drop, TrinityRoots formed a loyal fan base through amazing live performances and word of mouth.

The band released two highly acclaimed albums, True and Home Land and Sea, which reached Platinum status in New Zealand with virtually no advertising or media attention. The title track from Home Land and Sea is a heartfelt anthem to Aotearoa and refers to the New Zealand Government's refusal to back down over the controversial Seabed and foreshore legislation and the purchase of land from interests overseas.

TrinityRoots played alongside international acts including Ben Harper, Lee Scratch Perry, The Mad Professor, as well as local bands such as Fat Freddys Drop, Salmonella Dub and Che Fu. TrinityRoots also toured small towns on sellout tours. The band's song Little Things was featured prominently in an episode of the cartoon Bro Town.

The band played their final concert in February 2005 in a sellout concert to raise relief funds for the Boxing Day Tsunami at the Wellington Town Hall.

The lead singer/guitarist Warren Maxwell and the other members Riki Gooch and Rio Hemopo are all currently involved in other musical projects. Warren Maxwell was a member of the highly successful group Fat Freddy's Drop until late 2006 when he left to spend more time with family, and is the frontman of the acclaimed group Little Bushman [1]. Rio Hemopo is involved with Breaks Co-op as a member of their live band, with a hugely successful tour of the UK. Riki Gooch is involved in a number of musical projects.