Enjoy Jazz with Franco Campanello’s newest concoction of musical goodness, “Tria Prima”.  That’s right, if you attended the Spirit Room open mic nights on Wednesday’s, (Pre-Pandemic) you most likely would have seen Franco sitting in with someone or going solo with his guitar.  BTW, this guy can play keyboard, guitar, sing and sling a mean cocktail.  Yup, he’s sometimes behind the bar, but these two Friday afternoon’s, he will once again be gracing our stage.  This trio has no electronic press kit or online presence, so we figured we should see what the heck “Tria Prima” means.  I thought it meant “Prime Trio”, which would make sense to me, but here’s what I found on the interwebs:

Tria Prima: According to the Alchemy of Paracelsus, the three substances of SALT, SULPHUR, and MERCURY that make up all things. The Tria Prima are chemical substances that have similar properties to the three celestials, or archetypal, elements that flow out from the Mind of God into creation. These forces, or hypostatical principles, correspond to divine trinities and triads found in religions and mysticism; for example, in Christianity the triad is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

The celestial elements comprise the four elements of the lower world, so that the Tria Prima is the basis for both macrocosm and microcosm. Paracelsus said:

You should know that all seven metals originate from three materials, namely from mercury, Sulphur, and salt, though with different colors. Therefore, Hermes has said not incorrectly that all seven metals are born and composed from three substances, similarly also the tinctures and philosopher’s stone. . . But that it be rightly understood what the three different substances are that he calls spirit, soul and body, you should know that they mean no other than the three principia, that is, mercury, Sulphur, and salt, out of which all seven metals originate. Mercury is the spirit, Sulphur is the soul, salt the body.

The most important of the celestial elements is salt, which is born in the heating of fire and seawater. Its powers as a preservative, and thus a powerful force for the attainment of immortality, make it important to alchemical processes. Salt is passive/feminine and represents substance, Earth, and the body.

Sulphur is active/masculine, a transforming essence. It is associated with the SUN and the energy of nature.

Mercury is neutral and volatile, the agent of transformation. Its contradictory properties enable it to participate in all states of matter. It is liquid at room temperature and can dissolve GOLD. When heated it forms both white powder (highly poisonous) and red crystals (therapeutic).

Paracelsus held that disease arises from imbalances among the Tria Prima. For example, an excess of Sulphur would cause fever and plague, while an imbalance would cause gout.

The definition of “Tria Prima”, https://occult-world.com/tria-prima/

Everyone knows Sherry and Curtis, right?  Well, even if you don’t, these are two wonderful folks who will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary?  What kind of anniversary you may ask.  Well, drop by, listen to some great tunes by Frizzy & Edgy and maybe you will be lucky enough to meet them!

Frizzy and Edgy are two talented local Jerome musicians and they will amaze you with the depth of their musicianship.  Sally has been singing since an early age and has been in numerous bands and projects.  With her on bass, her husband joins her with harmonies and guitar.

Start your weekend right with some home-grown tunes at the Spirit Room in Jerome Az.

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The PanHandlers feature Pandy Raye and Michael Reed joining forces to play your favorite music! Both have been performing for many years and know so many tunes! Plus, you never know who else may sit in at their shows, but a good time is always in store!

Join us for an afternoon of local music talent with the SoulShyne Band.

The SoulShyne Band members:
David Ayala – vocals, guitar
Jot Hollenbeck – vocals, bass
Nick Michael – lead guitar
Gino Romeo – drums

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Joe Baker and his Down-Home Jazz Trio will grace the Spirit Room Stage.  If you haven’t seen this mix, you owe it to yourself to drop in and give them a listen.  You’ll be glad you did!

Featuring Joe Baker on Guitar & Vocals with Stephy Leigh Griffin on Trumpet, Steve Elliot playing Fiddle or Clarinet and Steven Ayers holding down the Upright Bass licks!

The Help is a band formed in the underbelly of the Verde Valley, only breaching the surface, to dance, make love, and party with the undead.  The word is that if you dress as a Zombie for this event, you will have access to Zombie Happy Hour Prices!  Is it a thing?  Dare we even ask?  Every Dressed-Up Zombie deserves Happiness in our humble opinion. 

A super group formed by local legends, bringing you music that you can dance to and lyrics that make second guess every decision you’ve ever made, with Nick on acoustic guitar and vocals, Tara on vocals, Jesse on bass, DJ on lead guitar and Jason on drums.

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