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Introducing Tritium Well
Long before Bobby was able to extract and isolate his Isotopes, I was busy learning about the wonders of playing music live and in unexpected places throughout the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. For many years, Nicolas Anzalone (a wicked violinist) and David Lapham (a thrashing guitarist) played alongside me in a nameless ensemble most famous for playing the Annual Rubber Ducky Derby at Ben’s Mill and the Genuine Jamaican Barbecues every summer Sunday at the West Barnet Quick Stop. We didn’t bother having a name for our band until early in 2011, when certain unfortunate news from the southern region of our state inspired this roguish trio. Then, as if the world was waiting for us to acquire a moniker, the gigs started rolling in! (Perhaps getting savvy to the likes and tweets helped a bit!)
Back in April, we were invited to play a dinner session at the gastronomically fantastic Elements Food and Spirit where we found a happy and appreciative crowd! We also realized that the din of fork on plate and laughter on lips necessitated a significant augmentation of our sound. Despite needless hesitation, we wound up buying an excellent P.A. system from our friends Dan and Mooch at Northern Lights Music. Then in a most fortuitous double-strike of luck this August, we were joined by the musicians Linda Warnaar (an unbeatable drummer) and Kevin Colosa (a brilliant bassist and Theremin pilot) who forged the sound that kept folks dancing at our second Elements show! You may see us playing in various configurations of three to five players, depending on the occasion and the location of our gig.
When people ask me as to what kind of music we play, I find it hard to sum up in just one word. My answer’s always been “Roots, Rock, and Reggae!” just to satisfy the need for brevity. We are proud of our varied and uncommon repertoire, which includes songs made famous by Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams, Buena Vista Social Club, Leadbelly, Cesaria Evora, Willie Nelson, Grateful Dead, Old Crow Medicine Show, Deep Purple, among others… With the addition of the accomplished virtuosos Kevin and Linda, fans can also expect to hear a lot more original music including Tritium Well’s take on the Isotopes’ “Root” and “Hurricane Warning” at our future shows. We hope to see y’all there!