Artist Information
Biography
Across the water from Seattle, WA is Vashon Island; a quiet place secluded from the city and only accessible by boat. It was here, that five friends would form Trolls Cottage. They were dubbed the name after a small cottage, deep in the woods on the island, where the group rehearsed. In the coming years they would be playing to capacity crowds at live music clubs and festivals in Washington State and beginning to extend their reach across the West Coast.
Trolls Cottage has released two live CD’s and four full length studio CD's with another about to break this spring.
The energy this band brings to a performance is exhilarating and most certainly compels the audience to get up and dance.
More often than not, Trolls Cottage has been described as unique, having developed a sound that makes the group stand out from the oceans of other bands. They are enjoyed by a wide range of people, especially when performing at outdoor festivals where the crowds are so diverse.
Self promoted tours and self-released albums have garnered the group serious attention from local and national publications such as a recent big feature in the 35th Anniversary Issue of Powder Magazine. While they have mostly stuck to larger clubs around Seattle and neighboring cities, Trolls Cottage has also completed several West Coast Tours that have included shows in British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and the Hawaiian Islands.
Over the years Trolls Cottage has shared the stage with many international acts like Lucky Dube, Culture, Natural Vibrations, Eek A Mouse and Clinton Fearon at festivals such as Bumbershoot, Folklife, Feather River Festival and Island Earthfair.
Instrumentation
Gabriel Blake (Percussion, Harmonica)
Mike Marlatt (Guitar, Vocals)
Jacob Bain (Acoustic, Vocals)
Earl Clay (Drums)
Erik Reimnitz (Bass, Vocals)
Discography
"Let It Burn" 12 tracks (2008)
"Chasing Trains" 7 song EP (2007)
"Take Some Time Away" 12 tracks (2004)
"Trolls Cottage" (self-titled) 18 tracks (2002)
"Everyone Walks At A Different Pace" 12 tracks (2000)
"Trolls Cottage/Island Earthfair" 12 tracks (1999)
Video
Press
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Trolls Cottage Eugene Show
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“The singer actually can sing, and its island-flavored rhythms are controlled yet organic…and vocali...
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Trolls Cottage
“Trolls Cottage will undoubtedly win you over”
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Trolls Cottage at Neumo's 420 show 2008
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2008-03-20By Aarika - Smart went Crazy Productions PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Sma...
