Tristan Brooks
Meet San Diego CA-born UK Open Mic performer Tristan Brooks:
Hi Tristan Brooks, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Group
What’s the name of the group?
Tristan Brooks
How old are you?
26
Where were you born?
San Diego CA
Where did you grow up?
San Diego CA
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Never Been
Where are you based now, and why?
Fender Sponsored Artist Based in San Diego.
What got you into making music in the first place?
I have been Playing and recording since the age of 12. Recording Engineer at one of the top Studios in California as well as a Fender-sponsored recording Artist.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Piano
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Music Producer
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Eta James, Depeche Mode, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, all original and game changers.
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
14
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
12
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
Try out my new songs
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Just get up there. You will feel so much better about yourself after you do.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Sound Guy
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
Brewery in Cali that turned into a Huge Jam Session with all the artists.
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
Pay to Play and Spotify working against the real Artists.
What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?
I love to teach kids. I am the musical director at a School of Rock and put kids on stages all over Southern California
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
Whatever song I am currently producing.
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzTHqvsRzHAtp2-zryZvSg
Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
https://www.instagram.com/tristan_brooks_official/
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!