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Trolls Cottage
Roots Music / Acoustic / Rock

"Let It Burn"

VASHON ISLAND, WASHINGTON
United States

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Member Since3/9/2005
Band Websitetrollscottage.com
Band MembersGabriel 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.

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. Like their music, the crowds attending and enjoying the shows are very diverse. Trolls Cottage has released two live CD’s, a studio EP and four full length studio CD's. The most recent album "Let It Burn" features the alternating vocals and songwriting of Bain and Marlatt and a contribution by Reimnitz that keeps the sound fresh and interesting. The energy this band brings to a performance is contagious 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, Rebelution and Clinton Fearon at festivals such as Bumbershoot, Folklife, Feather River Festival and Island Earthfair.

"...large number of smiling, gyrating folks on the dance floor that night and the always changing, impossible to pigeonhole sound coming from the stage"
-Tacoma Weekly

“The singer actually can sing, and its island-flavored rhythms are controlled yet organic…and vocalist Mike Marlatt (Bain) has a bit of Michael Franti's urgent hush in his vocal delivery. Marlatt's (Bain) voice makes it sound as if there's some wisdom behind the songs, and there is …feel good-type wisdom.”
-Oregon Register Guard

“Trolls Cottage will undoubtedly win you over”
-Seattle’s Best Live Music
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 9 2008 8:30P
Neumo’s opening for Eek-A-Mouse Seattle, Washington
Oct 31 2008 9:00P
Red Bicycle Bistro w/Subconscious Population Vashon, Washington
Nov 26 2008 9:00P
The Tractor Tavern w/Missing Players & Project Lionheart Seattle, Washington
Mar 14 2009 8:00P
Northshore Performing Arts Center w/Panda C & Staxx Bros Bothell, Washington

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Shannon





Oct 2 2008 9:38 PM

Hey guys just an autumn day.. the leaves are falling and the air smells of earth... peace
The Half Asian Invasion





Sep 29 2008 6:43 PM

Awesome Show!!!
Down North





Sep 29 2008 8:51 AM

Hey guys killer show last night.
We had a blast playing music with ya and hope you did too
Lyza Ann





Sep 28 2008 6:11 PM

great show last night!
Steve-o





Sep 27 2008 5:47 PM

hey great show last night guys! it was a blast!
jacqui





Sep 27 2008 8:27 PM

ayye, super fun show last night at the buffalo, thankss guyssssss! (:

...hope to see ya guys again soon, rollin up to btown!
oh, and thats rad that some of you guys grew up in the sudden valley, i spent some years of my child hood roaming those crazy steets aimlessly and running into the depths of the woods, hah
peace
Jodi





Sep 23 2008 9:09 PM

Sept 23, Columbia City Theater.  john warner
Aarika Renaa





Sep 26 2008 3:16 AM

Cant wait for Saturday Night guys!! Its been quite awhile since I got to see a Trolls Show!!

See you soon and have fun in Bham!

Aarika
SWC
natalie





Sep 22 2008 3:15 AM

can't wait for your saturday show...trying to bring cousin sherry along too. have a great week.
Paula Jean





Sep 22 2008 6:22 AM

Congrats on opening for Eek-a-mouse! Come to Frog and Peach in Cali cuz I wanna see you guys again. You can bunk at Aaron's house again..... I am sure he won't mind.
Mari♥Belldandy





Sep 23 2008 3:01 AM

Now I know it's only been a month since you guys were here in Oly, but I need a fix of my Trolls in a bad way!
Cute Sumomo
So squeeze us in somewhere! I miss you!
Hope to see ya'll soon,
Mari~
Al [Time for a change! Obama 08]





Sep 23 2008 3:58 PM

i don't know if you remember me boys. but i was in colorado and i was saying i wish you guys would make it out there.... buuuuut i moved back to the north west. dope sauce!!!

how are ya guys?
The Half Asian Invasion





Sep 23 2008 5:37 PM

I'm so stoked to see you guys at Nectar!
Cassandra Robertson





Sep 20 2008 4:22 AM

Lucky me to stumble upon a band with such roots, this is why you sound rich. A depth that only comes with time. Best of everything.
PUBLISH THE QUEST





Sep 19 2008 3:27 AM

Hope to see you at the show on Sat night!

~Jacob, Earl, Jeff, Sam, Izaak & Chris~

Tipsy Willis Jr.





Sep 18 2008 9:01 AM

Keep it rare and local. See you soon.
OLY RIDERS


Is Online


Sep 18 2008 9:23 PM

Make OLY happen
Andy Guyer Style





Sep 13 2008 10:13 PM

Great fn' tunes!
Jonah Joldersma LAc, RN





Sep 14 2008 5:06 PM

Yeah! you guys totally need to play in Oly soon! :)
natalie





Sep 17 2008 4:30 AM

i love living in seattle because i get to go to your fun concerts! well, at least the first hour of them :) thanks for coming to seattle so much, we'll probably see ya at the nectar.
mo





Sep 9 2008 4:44 AM

Hey bro's! I hope your thinking of a trip back to Oly's Eastside Tav soon, it would be great to see you here regularly.
Peace,
Mo
Sarah Miller





Sep 5 2008 1:11 AM

Congrats Mike!
SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR





Sep 1 2008 5:41 AM

holla! stoked to see you all when u come to town! stick around to see us play the next night with the all nighters if you can.
much love,
lupe + the sug's
♥C





Aug 29 2008 8:46 PM

HEY!!!! I have been meaning to tell you guys that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my new CD!!! =] You guys can put such a gloomy day into a GOOD day!!!! Much, Much LOVE!!!!
mojo





Aug 29 2008 7:15 PM

Completely dig your tunes! Saw you at Summer Meltdown 06. Freakin' brain melters!! Love it!

Something is wrong w/ your player though...I can't add your music to my page.
:(
PUBLISH THE QUEST





Aug 28 2008 10:44 PM

Hope you can make it...

~Jacob~

Mari♥Belldandy