Recent “comment” to this site from Eric Albronda While producing Blue Cheer’s 4 th album in San Francisco I went to the Trident all the time . At one point a dear friend of mine Buck Sumski was hoisting Michael James Brody Heir to Oleo Margarine … Continue readingBlue Cheer
For all the people that remember and wondered how the Trident was robbed in the early 70s Tanya Chalupa and William G. Palmini, Jr. have written the definitive book on the subject. All the urban legends that surfaced around this event (that it was an … Continue readingA Rookie Cop vs. The West Coast Mafia
Ed Gutekunst, Jiro Yoneshige, and I worked together at the Trident. Ed’s Dad was one of the owner’s of Oindine’s upstairs. A lot of stories here. Ed, an unusually talented artist, had wonderful insight into all the scenes behind the scenes. Jiro aka Melvin was … Continue readingThe Ed and Jiro Show
Eye on the Bay, local Bay Area television, does a wonderful job displaying and describing the amazing ceiling and wall mural artwork/painting by Steve Elvin. A curious part of this story is that Steve did most of this painting above a “live” audience. Suspended somehow … Continue readingSteve Elvin Trident Ceiling Mural 1969
The following take on the Trident Waitresses is Published here with permission from Baron Wolman from the pages of “Rags” Intro: The Trident of Sausalito has evolved into a “Freedom of Expression” and a reflection of a differing lifestyle. The key word is Style. … Continue readingTrident Waitresses
Sharlee “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun, Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there’s a look in your eyes, Like black holes in the sky, Shine on you crazy diamond. You were caught on the crossfire … Continue readingSharlee
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!
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
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
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