SHOWS
Check out our new single
Josie
Saturday March 15th
Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN
Saturday April 19th
Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN
Saturday May 17th
Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN
Contact us at dangoltriole@gmail.com
MUSIC
Dang! was recorded by Kevin Isreal at River Rock Studio in 2017, and was mastered by Mike Ganrude.
Recorded by:
Mike Higgins - Guitar/Vocals
Robert Higgins - Upright Bass/Vocals
Wesely Full - Cajon/Congas
Katherine Ray - Violin/Vocals
Daniel Yaeger - Spoons/Shaker/Aux Percussion
Richard Yaeger - Trumpet/Vocals
Rise and Shine was recorded by Andy Halvorson at The Hideaway Studio and McKern Studio Complex in 2014, and was mastered by Mike Ganrude.
Recorded by:
Mike Higgins - Guitar/Vocals
Robert Higgins - Upright Bass/Vocals
Wesely Full - Cajon/Congas
Katherine Ray - Violin/Vocals
Jon Walsh - Banjo/Vocals
Daniel Yaeger - Spoons/Shaker/Aux Percussion
Richard Yaeger - Trumpet/Vocals
In 2012 the Dang Ol' Tri'ole had the pleasure of working with Kevin Kline and Mike Ganrude during the recording and production of their first full-length album, "Ranny Danzinger."
Recorded by:
Miles Anderson - Acoustic Bass
Johnny Kovarik - Banjo/Vocals
Michael Higgins - Guitar/Vocals
Robert Higgins - Mandolin/Upright Bass/ Vocals
Wesely Full - Toy Piano/Washboard/Cajon
Katherine Ray - Violin/Vocals
Daniel Yaeger - Spoons/Shaker
Richard Yaeger - Trumpet/Vocals
In 2011,The Dang Ol' Tri'ole had the oppurtunity to record their first CD, "Stumphole Water" as part of a project led by Patrick Smith for Kevin Bowe’s Class at the Institute of Production and Recoding in Minneapolis.
Recorded by:
Miles Anderson - Acoustic Bass
Johnny Kovarik - Banjo/Vocals
Michael Higgins - Guitar/Vocals
Katherine Ray - Violin
Daniel Yaeger - Spoons
Richard Yaeger - Trumpet/Vocals
VIDEOS
ABOUT
We're a couple sets of brothers and a childhood friend that love playing music and entertaining .
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Our unique experiences, and common bonds, have helped us spawn our own sound that borrows from an array of styles including:
Traditional Folk, Progressive Rock, Salsa, Blues, Ska, Gypsy, and Classic Rock.
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Four-part vocal harmonies, tight instrumental interplay, high-energy performances, and providing a great friggin' time is what we do.
Rich Yaeger (trumpet, vocals)
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Rich joined the Trio'le in 2010 after seeing them play in a smoky, glass covered, dangerous basement. "It can't get much worse than this..." he thought while asking to join the band. Rich is a song writer and trumpeteer who has a cute dog with t-rex arms that sings while he practices.
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Wesley Smestad (cajon, congas)
Wesley is a founding member of the Tri'ole along with Mike, but at that time he played bass. Luckily he gave up on that and now slaps the crap out of things instead. One time the internet said he writes all of our songs. When you meet him, you'll understand better why that is false.
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Rob Higgins (bass, vocals)
Rob joined the band in 2011 as a mandolin player. Now he shreds the upright bass, writes songs and sings real pretty. Rob likes to have at least 4 different types of drinks on stage the same time, cause "variety".
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Dan Yaeger (aux percussion, vocals)
Dan played played the side of a computer on his first gig with the Tri'ole in 2010. Johnny gave him his first pair of spoons and the band hasn't been the same since. Dan is really good at video games and has the longest arm span in the group.
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Mike Higgins (guitar, vocals)
Mike founded the Tri'ole in 2009 with Wesley and Johnny "Hot-Hands" Kovarik. Mike is one of our song writers, composes much of the music and also toots a little trumpet in his spare time. Mike wears dad shirts, is a hell of a gardener, and chugs La Croix all day every day.
CONTACT
The Tri'ole would love to hear from you.
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Invite us to your bar, party, wedding, festival or event!
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You can send The Dang Ol' Tri'ole an email directly at dangoltriole@gmail.com.
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