Triskele

Triskele, [pronounced Tris-Kay-lee] is the award winning, premier all~female Celtic band from Albany NY. They have been entertaining audiences, since their formation in 2008, with their stunning harmonies, singing in the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit as seen through their stage/audience banter. Noeleen, who grew up in Dublin and is the youngest of 16, taught Sharon and Jenn the Gaelic language through song. The trio perform, primarily, vocal traditional Celtic/Irish music, but also have written originals. Triskele not only revitalizes the Gaelic language, but weaves history, traditions, and stories about growing up in Ireland into their songs, to give the listener a deeper appreciation and understanding of Irish/Celtic history.
The element that makes Triskele unique is that traditionally, Celtic music has been primarily sung by men. Triskele has overcome the obstacles and stereotypes through song. They have gained fans and supporters with their ability to keep traditional songs traditional. Fans have stated that they enjoy hearing songs sung with the unique qualities of the female voice; given the timbre and rich, clear harmonies.
Not only can these ladies sing but they are also multi-instrumentalists. Instrumentation includes, 12- string and 6-string guitar, mandolin, Bodhran, flute, whistles and various percussion instruments.
Their premier album came out in late 2010, "Look Back, Don't Stare" . Their second album , "TRISKELE LIVE", was released in June of 2015. Triskele released their third album "Triskele: The Collar City Uprising", which is a live recording (2017). The recordings of the 2nd and 3rd took place at the World Famous Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY. Triskele just released their 4th and second studio album, "Christmas is a Comin; " in December 2021. This albums songs are traditional and originals.
Triskele has performed in a variety of venues; from world famous Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY to Caffe Lena & The Parting Glass Pub in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Fringe Festival in Rochester, NY , Peoria Erin Feis, Peoria Il, to The Mercantile Pub in Dublin and The Clifden Arts Festival in Ireland. Triskele has been invited and performed in various Celtic/Irish music festivals around the region and the world. These women also make it their mission to tithe portions of proceeds from their music album sales to local charities each month. Triskele's last tour of Ireland, Triskele's "On The One Road Tour" took place in September of 2022.
The next tour will take place in August of 2024.
Triskele, "Celtic Trad. with a Women's Touch".