I am Canadian, and my favorite band is Triumvirat, but did not know of them when they were a touring group. Does anybody recall concerts done by them in Canada in the mid seventies?
I have only seen reference to one, in Calgary with Supertramp in August, 1975. Do any PE members recall any others, like maybe in Toronto or Montreal, possibly? There was, of course, interest in the band at the time in Canada.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
^To be more precise on that known concert, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta, on Aug. 5th, 1975.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
Here's a newpaper clipping I have. I was there. Triumvirat weren't. Pavlov's Dog certainly were
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ELP and Triumvirat on the same bill- i wonder if people that weren't paying attention thought the same band came back out and played twice
ELO, not ELP.Originally Posted by trurl
ELP and Triumvirat on the same bill- i wonder if people that weren't paying attention thought the same band came back out and played twice
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
Whoops! Freudian slip...
Obviously ELO got mad because Triumvirat were stealing their cool light bulb imagery, and thus booted them from the tour.
On the net, i read some reports from people who saw Triumvirat opening for ELO in the US leg of that tour, and T'rat evidently stealing the show. Wish i was there.Obviously ELO got mad because Triumvirat were stealing their cool light bulb imagery, and thus booted them from the tour.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
I'm from Ottawa, and saw many shows in the seventies at the Ottawa Civic Center. Triumvirat in Ottawa? I guess only in my dreams.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
I'm 99% sure that they played The Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ in the Summer of 1975. Sadly I missed/skipped the show.
Yep, i checked on the net, July 5th, 1975- Triumvirat, Pavlov's Dog, and ELO-Convention Hall, Asbury, NJ.Someone on youtube mentioned that the band rented a house on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ, and they rehearsed for their tour with ELO at the Old Casino on the Asbury boardwalk, and he and some friends visited them a few times over a two week period. Evidently the band were pretty cool about that, except for Helmut.
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"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
I recall Triumvirate was also supposed to be touring with "I forgot who" back in the 70's in the USA and also cancelled......
I saw that tour. Triumvirat was supporting the Spartacus album and were fantastic. I like a lot of ELO but left after about 10-15 minutes. Too bombastic, not enough dynamics... I don't know exactly why, but I wasn't getting into them at all. Triumvirat was far better.
Hey, right on! If i could time trip, i'd go back and see that tour. Your recollections are precious to me.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
A guy named John joined the Prog Archives forum recently, who was one of two lighting technicians on Triumvirat's 1975 tours in the US with ELO and Supertramp. The east coast leg of T'rat's touring was with ELO, and when they crossed the Mississippi, they started with Supertramp at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. They ended the set each night frequently with an explosion and small fire on top of Jurgen's grand piano. He also confirmed that indeed Triumvirat and Supertramp played Calgary, Canada.
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"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
I'm from Gatineau (near Ottawa) and I remember that Triumvirat was the open band for BTO at Montréal. I was a huge fan of Triumvirate and I regret I did not go.
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
Wow! Triumvirat in Montreal. Thanks so much for this info. Too bad you missed it.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
Do you happen to recall what year that was, or what time of year?
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
Definite yes for that Calgary show, I was there. My recollection is that they were good.
Awesome!
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
They were supposed to open for Supertramp in vancouver in, ooh, about 1976 but cancelled at the last minute. 'Twas there.
August 16th, 1975 at The Forum in Montreal.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
I believe the Montreal and Calgary shows were the only Canadian dates Triumvirat ever played.
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
I have a concert poster of Gentle Giant with Triumvirat and Pollen for Aug 18 / 75 in Trois Rivieres Quebec. Trimvirat did not perform that night.
I remember tomorrow
^Thanks, I just found a photo of a ticket stub from that concert as it really transpired.colise.jpg
"and what music unites, man should not take apart"-Helmut Koellen
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