Emily Triggs

Emily Triggs
Emily Triggs
	Emily Triggs (2008)
Born	Emily Triggs
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
	Musical career
Genres	Folk
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar
Associated acts	The House Doctors; Magnolia Buckskin;
Website	emilytriggs.com

Emily Triggs is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Calgary, Alberta.[1][2] Triggs is a solo artist, who has previously performed with different groups, including The House Doctors and Magnolia Buckskin.[3]

She studied in Montreal at Dawson College, before going to college in Elkins, West Virginia, where she explored Appalachian folk music.[3] She subsequently moved to Calgary in 2000.[3]

Early life

Triggs was raised in Hemmingford, Quebec.[3] Her mother Louise Demers Triggs was a dancer with the Les Feux-Follets, a folk troupe. Her father, Stanley Triggs, wrote folk songs on the Smithsonian Folkways music label.[3]

Magnolia Buckskin

Triggs was a member of the band Magnolia Buckskin, along with Natasha Platt, Kathy Cook, and Corry Ulan.[4]

Solo career

When Guinevere Went Under (2014)

In 2014, Triggs released her debut solo album, titled When Guinevere Went Under.[3]

Middletown (2019)

Triggs released her second album, Middletown, in 2019.[3] Triggs received assistance on the album from musician/producer Lorrie Matheson, bassist Chris Byrne, drummer Chris Dadge, and guitarist Paul Rigby,.[3][5]

References

Bell, Mike (November 21, 2019). "With her exceptional sophomore release, Calgary roots artist Emily Triggs is amused in Middletown". The YY Scene. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
"Five Minutes With Calgary musician Emily Triggs". Calgary Guardian. February 8, 2019. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
Volmers, Eric (November 19, 2019). "Emily Triggs offers resilience and hope on sophomore album, Middletown". Calgary Herald. Postmedia. p. C2. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
Bell, Mike (January 30, 2015). "Harmony the key for Calgary folk collective Magnolia Buckskin". Calgary Herald. Postmedia. p. C3. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
Alexander, Leslie (2019-11-01). "Emily Triggs – Middletown". Roots Music Canada. Archived from the original on 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2020-04-22.

External links

Official website

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[yyscene1-1] Bell, Mike (November 21, 2019). "With her exceptional sophomore release, Calgary roots artist Emily Triggs is amused in Middletown". The YY Scene. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.

[guardian1-2] "Five Minutes With Calgary musician Emily Triggs". Calgary Guardian. February 8, 2019. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.

[herald1-3] Volmers, Eric (November 19, 2019). "Emily Triggs offers resilience and hope on sophomore album, Middletown". Calgary Herald. Postmedia. p. C2. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.

[herald-4] Bell, Mike (January 30, 2015). "Harmony the key for Calgary folk collective Magnolia Buckskin". Calgary Herald. Postmedia. p. C3. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.

[roots1-5] Alexander, Leslie (2019-11-01). "Emily Triggs – Middletown". Roots Music Canada. Archived from the original on 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2020-04-22.