A few years back I came up with an idea for a story, and with the help of Ed Gutekunst, we created a tale that might work as a movie treatment for a film that reflects life back in the mid seventies in and around … Continue readingThe Trident Movie?
Sam Andrew was a dear friend, and in many ways a Trident alumni. Sam and Janis visited the Trident quite often. On February 12, 2015 Sam passed away with his wife Elise at his bedside. Thoughts and prayers go out to Elise and all those … Continue readingSam Andrew and Janis Joplin
A few months back David Ganapoler posted an article from the Marin Independent Journal on Facebook regarding the closing of the Trident. The article was written by Mark Whittington, and here are some excerpts: “SAUSALITO – The Trident was a symbol of the 70’s that … Continue readingLooking Back
in 1968 I went to work for the Kingston Trio at the Trident when it was a jazz club…it was a happening scene..Mills Davis..Sergo Mendes and all the Jazz greats..I was a cocktail waitress..a bad coctails waitress…this was pre LSD and Tune in ..Turn on..Drop … Continue readingDonna
Trident : How did it all begin? Bob Shane: We bought the place in 1960. When we took over it was called the Yacht Dock. It was a jazz club. It was a very straight, conventional kind of place. It had a nice big dock … Continue readingThe Kingston Trio Interview
Sausalito’s Trident was THE Place to Be! It was the archetypal fern bar, the creme de la hip Sausalito saloon that floated on sex, drugs, and Rock and Roll. The Trident was open from 1961 to 1980. Launched as a Jazz Club by the Kingston … Continue reading1990 Trident Marin Independent Journal Article
These images were emailed to me about 10 years ago. I wish the clarity is better. I might have to print them out and see if I can re-create the copy here. This is more about the business side of the Trident, Frank … Continue readingThe “Other” Trident Story!
A collection of historical photos of the Trident Restaurant that at one time had been the home for the San Francisco Yacht Club. The iconic restaurant has been a landmark property that captures the Tridents relationship to Sausalito and San Francisco. Now, and then… The first … Continue readingThe Trident Now and Then
I was a former “patron” if that is the correct description for some one who had just turned 18 and was in the company of my older brother Seth. I have some fond memories of the Trident and a lot of blurry images in my … Continue readingTrident Memories
On April 11th, 2007 an email was received from Norma Dale of San Rafael. Norma wrote, ” I was just a teenager in high school the first time I went to the Trident in Sausalito. There were four of us and we found a handbill … Continue readingThe Trident Rocks and Rolls!
Hello Stranger! This is Carla Heine. My dad Edmund Heine was chief architect for Kingston Trio Properties. He designed the Trident Restaurant, and Frank Werber’s house on De Silva Island. My brother and I found an eight car garage full of classic cars from the … Continue readingFrank’s Cadillac
Lucky Me is a self published autobiography by Linda Peacock Reynolds that can be purchased on Amazon as an e-book or paperback. Linda was a waitress at the Trident, and eventually married one of the owners – Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio. This book … Continue readingLucky Me
Eric glad to see you are well and thanks for your detailed thoughts on the Trident years. I was working on the dishwashing shift when you performed your streak dance. I remember the ‘buzz’ among the staff about whether it was going to happen or … Continue readingCirque De Soleil Remembered by Bryan Yim
Thank you one and all if you’ve gotten this far with this blog aka website. Originally this was a GoDaddy blog and a format they discontinued in 2009. In 2010 the entire site was converted to a Word Press theme and the the theme was … Continue readingThat’s All Folks!