Tristan is a percussionist in the truest sense of the word: 'he hits things rhythmically.’ Hailing from Chicago and honing his skills there as a fledgling drummer, he cut his chops with many multi-genre bands in bars, clubs, churches, and some basements, all around the Windy City. He has found a warm home in The Canary Initiative, where he can expand his hopes and dreams of musical entrepreneurship and development.

Tristan's musical influences range from Blind Willie Dixon to Blind Melon, with everything in between, and outside, influencing him. He is a lover of jazz, blues, rock, folk, soul and neo folk-soul.