Triskele

Rensselaer, NY

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Red is the Rose

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Leave Her Johnny

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Triskele Aran Islands

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Triskele Sleive League, Ireland

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Triskele

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Clifden Arts Festival , Ireland

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Triskele Patricks Pub

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Triskele Smile

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Triskele Christmas Show

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~Celtic Trad. with a Women's Touch~

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James Connelly Memorial, Troy, NY

Overview

Triskele, [pronounced Tris-Kay-lee] is the premier all~female Celtic band from Albany NY. They have been entertaining audiences, since their formation in 2008, with their stunning harmonies, singing in the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit, as seen through their stage/audience banter. The trio perform, primarily, vocal traditional Celtic/Irish music, but also have written originals. Triskele not only revitalizes the Gaelic language, but weaves history, traditions, and stories about growing up in Ireland into their songs, to give the listener a deeper appreciation and understanding of Irish/Celtic history.


Reviews

1 review

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John N.

December 9, 2024

Fantastic Fun!

The ladies of Triskele provide song and fun in a measure that you never expected. You will recognize songs from your childhood and smile. You will hear songs that you'll sing along with. And, you will definately ... definately laugh.

Hired as: Celtic Music

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, Gaelic

Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes

What to expect

Triskele is an all-female trio who specialize in singing Irish/Celtic music. (traditional, and originals). Being diverse, we can perform in an intimate performance venue to an all out Irish music festival. We interact with the audience through song, stories and Irish humor. We are also known for singing in the Gaelic language and for our harmonies. Each set list that we create depends on the venue and audience. Instrumentation includes 12-string Guitar, Flute/whistle, and Bodhran, and possible a few other trad instruments. Our sets are family oriented, and have a few interactive tunes where we can bring up audience members to assist in songs by holding up picture cards and/or following directions within the songs.
~Celtic Trad. with a Women's Touch~

About

Triskele, [pronounced Tris-Kay-lee] is the premier all~female Celtic band from Albany NY. They have been entertaining audiences, since their formation in 2008, with their stunning harmonies, singing in the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit as seen through their stage/audience banter. Noeleen, who grew up in Dublin and is the youngest of 16, taught Sharon and Jenn the Gaelic language through song. The trio perform, primarily, vocal traditional Celtic/Irish music, but also have written originals. Triskele not only revitalizes the Gaelic language, but weaves history, traditions, and stories about growing up in Ireland into their songs, to give the listener a deeper appreciation and understanding of Irish/Celtic history.
The element that makes Triskele unique is that traditionally, Celtic music has been primarily sung by men. Triskele has overcome the obstacles and stereotypes through song. They have gained fans and supporters with their ability to keep traditional songs traditional. Fans have stated that they enjoy hearing songs sung with the unique qualities of the female voice; given the timbre and rich, clear harmonies.
Not only can these ladies sing but they are also multi-instrumentalists. Instrumentation includes, 12- string and 6-string guitar, mandolin, Bodhran, flute, whistles and various percussion instruments.
Their premier CD came out in late 2010, "Look Back, Don't Stare" . Their second CD, "TRISKELE LIVE", was released in June of 2015. Triskele released their third CD "Triskele: The Collar City Uprising", which is a live recording (2017). The recordings of the 2nd and 3rd took place at the World Famous Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY. Triskele just released their 4th and second studio album, "Christmas is a Comin; " in December 2021. This albums songs are traditional and originals.
Triskele has performed in a variety of venues; from world famous Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY to Caffe Lena & The Parting Glass Pub in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Fringe Festival in Rochester, NY , Peoria Erin Feis, Peoria Il, to The Mercantile Pub in Dublin and The Clifden Arts Festival in Ireland. Triskele has been invited and performed in various Celtic/Irish music festivals around the region and the world. These women also make it their mission to tithe portions of proceeds from their CD sales to local charities each month. Triskele's last tour of Ireland, Triskele's "On The One Road Tour" took place in September of 2022.
The next tour will take place in September 2024.
Triskele: "Celtic Trad. with a Women's Touch".

Additional booking notes

We use wired IEM's (inner ear monitors). The sound tech should understand harmonies and be able to monitor levels.

Past booked events

December 2023

15

Friday

Triskele

All-day event

10

Sunday

Madrigal Dinner

All-day event

09

Saturday

Madrigal Dinner

All-day event

08

Friday

Madrigal Dinner

All-day event

07

Thursday

Madrigal Dinner

All-day event

September 2023

16

Saturday

Triskele Troy

7:00pm - 9:00pm

03

Sunday

Triskele Hooley on The Hudson

All-day event

August 2023

12

Saturday

Triskele Summer Square Concert

6:00pm - 7:30pm

01

Tuesday

Triskele Cook Park

6:30pm - 8:30pm

July 2023

29

Saturday

Triskele Buffalo

All-day event

22

Saturday

CNY Irish Festival

All-day event

20

Thursday

Triskele NIskayuna Town Park

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Set list

Traditional Irish Pub standards,
("Whiskey in the Jar", "Black Velvet Band", "Rattlin Bog", Drunkin Sailor", "Wild Rover", Mairi's Wedding", "The Parting Glass" etc...)
Traditional:
"Leave her Johnny", "Tell Me Ma", "Ride On", "Back Home in Derry" "Molly Malone", "Rolling Hills of the Border", "The Auld Triangle"
Rebel Songs:
"Bold Fenian Men", "Foggy Dew", "Rising of the Moon", "On the One Road", "Nation Once Again", "All Around My Hat"
Ballads:
"Eamonn an Chnoic", "The Water is Wide", "Song for Ireland", "Red is the Rose", "Wild Mountain Thyme", Isle of Hope"

Influences and inspiration

High Kings, Clancy Brothers, Maura O'Connell, The Coors

Setup requirements

3 microphones

XLR for flute mic DI

DI for Bodhran drum (phantom power)

DI for guitar

we use 3 wired IEM's(inner ear monitors)

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