Album Notes

Late night sessions from Vashon Island, WA
Gabriel Blake (Percussion, Harmonica)
Mike Marlatt (Guitar, Vocals)
Jacob Bain (Acoustic, Vocals)
Earl Clay (Drums)
Erik Reimnitz (Bass, Vocals)

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.

The Trolls Cottage sound has been defined in many ways. Some say it is semi-acoustic rock with conscious lyrics and danceable beats. Others have seen it in a different light, such as in 2002, when their live album was voted to the semi-finals of the Grammy Awards, in the Best Reggae Album category. 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. They have released three full length CD's with another about to break. The energy this band brings to a performance is exhilarating and most certainly compels the audience to get up and dance.

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, Eek A Mouse and Clinton Fearon at festivals such as Bumbershoot, Folklife and Island Earthfair.

Trolls Cottage has been in the studio this winter; recording some of their new incredible songs--some of which are on their brand new seven song EP that they have been giving away for free at all their summer shows. Their schedule is packed with shows and they are more than ready to leave a lasting impression wherever they play.