“Forty years from now, when the world looks back on this new age of folk,
Third Road Home will be riding high on the list of genre-defining artists. Call
it the ‘Colorado sound’ if you will. I just call it great music,”
writes Kenny Hart of Indie-Music.com in his review of Third Road Home’s debut
CD “Venus In Retrograde.” Trinity and Tom Demask have indeed been called
“an embodiment of the Colorado sound,” an interesting description considering
neither one of them are Colorado natives.
The singer and songwriter of
the duo, Trinity came to Colorado from Northern California while Tom, the gifted
guitar player and multi-instrumentalist behind their signature sound, hails from
Illinois. Brought together by a chance meeting at an open mic in Boulder, Colorado,
they formed Third Road Home in 2001. Together, they create a soul-stirring blend
of earthy Americana that is as evocative, compelling, and ethereal as it is warm
and accessible. Never truly fitting into one category or definition, the components
of Third Road Home’s sound have drawn interesting comparisons. Many comment
that their harmonies are reminiscent of BoDeans and Indigo Girls while Trinity’s
songwriting evokes shades of Sarah McLachlan and Heather Nova.
They have
found a following amongst traditional folkies and rock fans alike, exhibiting
a genuine enjoyment of making music that draws listeners in no matter what the
venue. In January 2004, Third Road Home released their debut CD, “Venus In
Retrograde” which was named one of the best CDs of 2004 by The Indie Acoustic
Project. This introspective collection of songs is continually lauded by reviewers
and listeners alike for its intimate and conversational tone.
One of the
tracks, “Whatever Is,” which was selected for the 2004 New Song Showcase
at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas has also been chosen for inclusion
in mvyradio.com’s “Fresh Produce” Vol. 1 CD. Trinity and Tom stay
busy performing regularly in Colorado and occasionally elsewhere in the U.S. Whether
in a bar, a coffeehouse, or on a festival stage, they present their music with
an inclusiveness and intimacy that wins new fans time and again. They have had
the pleasure of sharing the stage with Mollie O’Brien, Ben Winship, Wolfstone,
Susan Gibson, Celeste Krenz, Holly Figueroa, Rachael Sage and many others. They
are currently at work on their second CD. For more information on Third Road Home
please visit www.thirdroadhome.com.
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