THE TRIDENT 1966 to 1980
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?
The Kathleen Delehanty Collection…Kathleen can be reached at: kdelehanty1@gmail.com Bill Graham, Kathleen and Karen Fudeman, Trident ladies on Deck, Lou and Belle, Nancy McCallister, Pierre, Rodger and Dagney Bill Graham who had his own table (in the 70’s section), was a frequent guest and very generously … Continue readingKathleen Delehanty Collection
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
It would appear that my Tequila Sunrise interview for National Geographic Assignment with Jeff Burkhart is the basis for new series of TV ads for Jose Cuervo Tequila featuring the Rolling Stones! The internet is all a-twitter about it. It’s on the Huffington Post , Ultimate Classic … Continue readingThe Trident Goes Viral!
Some still images from when Woody Allen’s Play it Again Sam which was partially filmed at the Trident. One might note all the see thru garments which thank god was a “thing” back in the day and might explain the two hour wait for lunch … Continue readingPlay It Again Sam Trident Snapshots
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
I worked with Robin for three years at the Trident Restaurant in Sausalito (on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge). We worked the same three-day shift as busboys in the Trident–that hired only young people who were serious and active in the arts. … Continue readingThomas Rain Crowe
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
The Trident Menu from back when has become something of a collectors item. Hailing back to the psychedelic sixties and offering the first organic restaurant menu. The Trident was so far of other restaurant conceptually in it’s presentation and the unbelievably delicious organic cuisine they … Continue readingThe Trident Menu
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!
The Sausalito Historical Society threw a party at the Trident and the Rowan Brothers (they were awesome) played. Other than myself and a couple of other Trident alumni there weren’t many people from the Trident there. I donated items for a silent auction and left … Continue readingSausalito Historical Society Trident “Flashback” Party
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