04.01.10
Tony interviewed on WNYC's Sound Check -- listen now
Tony speaks about about "the revival of the banjo as it pops up in a wide variety of genres."

03.30.09
Tony to appear at Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Benefit Concert as part of All Star Line-Up -- get tickets
NEW YORK, March 18, 2009 —The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders, a star-studded, one night only concert event celebrating Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday, will be held on Sunday, May 3, at 7PM, at Madison Square Garden. This once-in-a-lifetime concert event will benefit and raise awareness for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, founded by Pete Seeger, which strives to preserve and protect the Hudson River. Seeger, a legendary folk singer, political activist and avid environmentalist, has long inspired social change through his extraordinary life and music. The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders will feature over 40 artists representing a wide variety of musical genres and generations, including Joan Baez, Ben Harper, Ani DiFranco, Dave Matthews, Michael Franti, Emmylou Harris, Juanes, John Mellencamp, Tao Rodriguez–Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, Eddie Vedder, and Keller Williams. The evening, hosted by Clearwater, will focus on ensemble renditions of musical treasures inspired by Pete Seeger.

American Express pre-sale tickets will be available starting Monday, March 23 at 9AM. Public on-sale will begin Monday, March 30 at 9AM. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com and range from $19.19-$250, with a majority priced at $90 to honor Pete’s birthday. Special Clearwater Legacy Tickets will also be available. For more information, please visit www.Seeger90.com.

“Pete Seeger's historic contributions to the environmental movement and the fight for social justice have inspired millions of people. Approaching 90, his great deeds shine on and continue to remind us that nothing is beyond our reach. Clearwater thanks the many gracious musicians gathering to celebrate Pete’s life and help create a living legacy in his honor: the next generation of environmental leaders,” said Jeff Rumpf, Executive Director for Clearwater.

Confirmed artist lineup:

Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet
Ani DiFranco
Arlo Guthrie
Bela Fleck
Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
Ben Harper
Bernice Johnson Reagon
Billy Bragg
Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incident)
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Springsteen
Dar Williams
Dave Matthews
Eddie Vedder
Emmylou Harris
Guy Davis
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Joan Baez
John Mellencamp
Juanes
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Keller Williams
Kris Kristofferson
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Larry Long
Michael Franti
Mike & Ruthy Merenda
Native American Indian Cultural Alliance
NYC Labor Chorus
Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Del McCoury
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Richie Havens
Scarlet Moore
Silvio Rodriguez
Steve Earle
Taj Mahal
Tao Rodriguez-Seeger
Tom Chapin
Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)
Tom Paxton
Tommy Sands
Tony Trischka
Toshi Reagon
Warren Haynes

01.16.09
Tony WINS Best Americana Album - 8th Annual Independent Music Awards-- see online
“Territory” wins Best Americana Album of the year from the highly acclaimed Independant Music Awards.

03.30.08
New Album Reviewed in The New York Times - read online
“Territory” (Smithsonian Folkways/Ryko) is considerably more than a showcase for the virtuoso banjo playing of Tony Trischka, though that may seem like its principal function. The album is a full-bore banjo tutorial — Mr. Trischka’s track-by-track notes include tunings and occasional tips — and a familial jaunt through folk and bluegrass terrain. There are just a few guests, both time-tested (Pete and Mike Seeger, on separate tracks) and up-and-coming (the guitarist and singer Michael Daves, the fiddler Brittany Haas). Mr. Trischka provides a steady through line, drawing clear connections not only to Celtic reels but also West African kora music and Hawaiian slide guitar.

03.25.08
Territory - The New Album from Tony Trischka - Released Today
With fearless musical curiosity as the guiding force, Tony Trischka's Territory roams widely through the banjo's creative terrain. Twelve all-Trischka solo tracks explore a panorama of tunings, banjo sounds, and traditions. Nine selections partner Tony with fellow banjoists Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Bill Evans, Bill Keith, Bruce Molsky, and other guest artists to tap the creative potential of America's signature musical instrument. 62 minutes, 21 tracks, 32-page booklet, extensive notes, photos.

Check it out at Smithsonian Folkways

03.18.08
Tony Trischka Article in The Boston Globe
Boston Globe - March 18, 2008 Read Here

03.12.08
Tony Appears on LIVE with Regis & Kelly
Check local listings - Watch the video on the Regis Website

12.06.07
Tony Nominated for Grammy Award
Tony Trischka's Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular has been nominated for Best Bluegrass Album in the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, 2008.

10.14.07
Tony sweeps statues for all 3 nominations at the 2007 IBMA Awards
After delivering the keynote address at this year's IBMA conference Tony went on to win awards for all three of his nominations including:
Recorded Event of the Year
Instrumental Album of the Year
Instrumental Performer - Banjo Player
visit www.ibma.org for more info

08.16.07
2007 IBMA Awards - Tony receives three nominations.
Recorded Event of the Year
Instrumental Album of the Year
Instrumental Performer - Banjo Player
visit www.ibma.org for more info

08.16.07
2007 IBMA Conference - Tony to give keynote speech
Tony will give the opening speech at the October 1st opening of the IBMA conference.

08.16.07
2007 IBMA Awards Ceremony - Tony to perform
Tony will be one of only two performers on stage at the illustrious IBMA awards ceremony on October 4th, 2007.

06.04.07
COMING SOON
New instructional book by Oak Publications -"The Complete Bluegrass Banjo Player"

06.04.07
New album for Smithsonian Folkways
New tunes are finished and recorded - due out in early 2008

05.04.07
Video of Tony's appearance on DAVID LETTERMAN
Check Out this special backstage video of a greenroom rehersal.
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04.01.07
Tony to appear on DAVID LETTERMAN - WATCH THE PERFORMANCE
Thursday April 26th at 11:30 PM EST
With Steve Martin & Bela Fleck

02.11.07
Tony on WFUV New York
Tony joins the John Platts show on WFUV 90.7 FM
Sunday Feb 11th at 10:00 AM

02.08.07
Tony Trischka plays the Ellen Degeneres show with Steve Martin
Tony and Steve perform "The Crow" from the new album
Click to watch the performance on YouTube

01.23.07
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
The brand new album from Tony Trischka is released today
Click here for clips and purchase - amazon | itunes

01.21.07
Tony appears in-studio at NPR with Bela Fleck and Steve Martin
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11.27.06
Tony Joins MySpace
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