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Lubbock singer-songwriter Tristan Graves previews EP, performs originals on Rhythm and Roots
Summary
Tristan Graves, a Lubbock-based singer‑songwriter, previewed songs from an upcoming EP, described his move toward full‑time music work and performed several originals on the Rhythm and Roots program recorded at the Alley Shack in Tech Terrace.
Tristan Graves, a Lubbock‑based singer‑songwriter, previewed material from an upcoming EP and performed several original songs during an episode of Rhythm and Roots recorded at the Alley Shack in Tech Terrace.
Graves told host Jason Robertson that he currently has five songs available on streaming platforms and that four of those were recorded at the Alley Shack. "I've got, I think, 5 songs out on the streaming platforms. And I think I think 4 of them were recorded here," Graves said.
The episode included live performances of "Bayou Girls," "The Executive Inn," "Texas on a Waltz" and "Lubbock Lullaby." Graves said "The Executive Inn" was written about a real motel off Avenue Q in Lubbock and described the song's fictional characters and story during the performance.
Nut graf: The interview and live set highlighted the role of Lubbock performance venues and open‑mic nights in developing local songwriters. Graves credited the Blue Light songwriter nights and local open mics with helping him build a performing career after moving to Lubbock, saying, "Blue Light has become a huge part of my career."
During the conversation Graves discussed his transition out of school and into music full time. "I'm not a full full time student anymore," he said, adding he had "6 more hours left" to complete his studies. He also said his band recently signed with a booking agency and that "we're gonna be full time. Me and my band, we're gonna be full time running around Texas." The band line‑up Graves named in the episode includes Jake Lowe (lead guitar), Trey Clarkson (bass) and Ryan Pound (drums).
Graves described his songwriting process as variable: songs can begin from a melody, a conversation or a scene. He credited a Texas Tech songwriting class and named influences including Evan Felker (Turnpike Troubadours), Ryan Bingham, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen.
The host, Jason Robertson, noted distribution details for the episode and where listeners can find Graves' music. "These episodes release every Friday at 05:00 on my LBK Connect, the city of Lubbock's TV channel. They're also available on our YouTube channel, the city of Lubbock, and you can go to the Rhythm and Roots playlist," Robertson said. Graves told listeners his music is available on major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon, Pandora) and on social media; he gave his Instagram handle as Tristan__2__graves and said his Facebook page is Tristan Graves.
The segment combined interview, local music context and live performance; no formal actions or policy items were discussed.
