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Tristen

Indie band from Lansing, IA · formed 1983

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Tristen photo
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Shows on record
45
Rooms played
45
Cities
34
Releases
39
Last show
Sep 6, 2023Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville

About

Tristen is a band from Lansing, IA, formed in 1983, tagged alternative, alternative rock, bob dylan by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2023, across 45 rooms in 34 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

45 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20101 show
  2. 20111 show
  3. 20121 show
  4. 20136 shows
  5. 20141 show
  6. 20156 shows
  7. 20161 show
  8. 201721 shows
  9. 20182 shows
  10. 20211 show
  11. 20223 shows
  12. 20231 show
Show history
DateVenue
Sep 6, 2023Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville · NashvilleSupportwith Sierra Ferrell, Nikki Lane, Caroline Spence, +9
Feb 5, 2022Troubadour · West HollywoodSupportwith Deep Sea Diver
Feb 4, 2022Casbah · San DiegoSupportwith Deep Sea Diver
Feb 3, 2022Constellation Room · Santa AnaSupportwith Deep Sea Diver
Oct 24, 20213rd and Lindsley · NashvilleSupportwith Brittany Howard, Margo Price, Erin Rae, +1
Aug 2, 2018Mercy Lounge · NashvilleSupportwith Pat Sansone, Lauren Strange, Joe Pisapia, +2
Apr 28, 2018Lincoln Theatre · WashingtonSupportwith Robyn Hitchcock
Oct 6, 2017Schubas Tavern · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Oct 5, 2017Shank Hall · MilwaukeeSupportwith Jenny O.
Oct 4, 2017Gas Lamp · Des MoinesSupportwith Karen Meat, Jenny O.
Oct 3, 2017Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel · DavenportHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Oct 1, 20177th St. Entry · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 30, 2017The Riot Room · Kansas CityHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 29, 2017Lost Lake Lounge · DenverSupportwith in/PLANES, Jenny O.
Sep 28, 2017Moxi Theater · GreeleyHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 27, 2017Kilby Court · Salt Lake CityHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 26, 2017The Olympic · BoiseHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 23, 2017Biltmore Cabaret · VancouverHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 22, 2017The Vera Project · SeattleHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 21, 2017Analog Theater, The Analog · PortlandHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 19, 2017Bottom of the Hill · San FranciscoSupportwith Andrew St. James, Jenny O.
Sep 16, 2017Resident · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Jenny O., Campus Security
Sep 13, 2017The Rebel Lounge · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 12, 2017Taos Mesa Brewing · El PradoHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 10, 2017White Oak Music Hall · HoustonHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 9, 2017Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Indoors) · AustinHeadlinerwith Jenny O.
Sep 8, 2017Sundown at Granada · DallasSupportwith Jenny O.
Jun 25, 2017Theater, West Virginia Culture Center · CharlestonSupportwith Marcus King, Kishi Bashi
Jun 17, 2016Caffe Mela · WenatcheeHeadlinerwith Gavin McLaughlin
Jul 3, 2015Madame Siam · HollywoodHeadlinerwith Motopony, Big Harp, Chris Crofton
Jul 1, 2015Leo's · OaklandHeadlinerwith Big Harp, Motopony
Jun 28, 2015WOW Hall · EugeneSupportwith Motopony, Big Harp
Jun 27, 2015Showbox at the Market · SeattleSupportwith Motopony, Big Harp
Jun 25, 2015Mississippi Studios · PortlandSupportwith Motopony, Big Harp
Jun 23, 2015Moonroom, Summit Music Hall · DenverHeadlinerwith Motopony, Big Harp
Oct 18, 2014Marathon Music Works · NashvilleSupportwith Walk the Moon, Self, Boom Forest, +3
Aug 3, 2013Stone Fox · NashvilleSupportwith JEFF the Brotherhood, Natalie Prass, Fly Golden Eagle, +10
Jun 9, 2013Alabama Music Box · MobileSupportwith Night Beds, Jenny O.
Jun 8, 2013Spanish Moon · Baton RougeSupportwith Night Beds, Jenny O.
Jun 7, 2013Fitzgerald's – Upstairs · HoustonSupportwith Night Beds, Jenny O., The Neighbourhood
Jun 6, 2013Mohawk · AustinSupportwith Night Beds, Jenny O., Reservations
Jun 5, 2013Three Links · DallasSupportwith Night Beds, Jenny O.
Feb 7, 2012Exit/In · NashvilleHeadlinerwith Birdcloud, William Tyler, And Ranch Ghost
Jan 14, 2011JJ's Bohemia · ChattanoogaSupportwith The Features, Shoot the Mountain, The Bohannons
Oct 21, 2010Le Poisson Rouge · ManhattanSupportwith Eli 'Paperboy' Reed, Nicky Egan

Where they play

45 rooms in 34 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Nashville6 shows
  • Austin2 shows
  • Dallas2 shows
  • Denver2 shows
  • Houston2 shows

and 29 other cities

Releases

39 releases, 2004–2026

Lineup

No current lineup on record.

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 17 plays, 2017-07-18–2026-04-03 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Kevin Sur) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Kevin Sur) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Hans) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Tristen — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Tristen — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Tristen — My Back Pages (Bob Dylan Cover)
Release art · My Back Pages (Bob Dylan Cover) — release
Tristen — Crying On Christmas Day
Release art · Crying On Christmas Day — release
Tristen — Aquatic FlowersTristen
Release art · Aquatic FlowersTristen — release
Tristen — "Dream Within a Dream" b/w "Red Lava"
Release art · "Dream Within a Dream" b/w "Red Lava" — release
Tristen — Sneaker Waves
Release art · Sneaker Waves — release
Tristen — Charlatans at the Garden Gate
Release art · Charlatans at the Garden Gate — release
Tristen — Troubadour, 2022-02-05
Poster · Troubadour, 2022-02-05 — Songkick
Tristen — 3rd and Lindsley, 2021-10-24
Poster · 3rd and Lindsley, 2021-10-24 — Songkick
Tristen — Theater, West Virginia Culture Center, 2017-06-25
Poster · Theater, West Virginia Culture Center, 2017-06-25 — Songkick
Tristen — Fitzgerald's – Upstairs, 2013-06-07
Poster · Fitzgerald's – Upstairs, 2013-06-07 — Songkick
Tristen — Exit/In, 2012-02-07
Poster · Exit/In, 2012-02-07 — Songkick
Tristen — JJ's Bohemia, 2011-01-14
Poster · JJ's Bohemia, 2011-01-14 — Songkick
Tristen — Le Poisson Rouge, 2010-10-21
Poster · Le Poisson Rouge, 2010-10-21 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
tristen on BandcampArtist facts
BandcampArtist facts, Releases, Photos
Tristen on Last.fmArtist facts
Tristen on DiscogsArtist facts
Tristen on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.