It’s been a while since I featured a music artist on my blog and this young man really got my attention.
I interviewed him for Buddy Magazine, but it has gotten pushed back for the past two months, so I decided to feature Triston Marez here. I hope you enjoy the introduction!
Not only Sings Country Music – He lives it!
Houston native, Triston Marez is making inroads in the world of traditional country music.
Marez’s sound isn’t just centered around country music; it’s woven through his entire 22 years. Yes, you read that right ― twenty-two years. As a member of a musical family, Marez started playing guitar at the age of six, and his first live performance was a Buck Owens song in a first-grade talent show.
Things changed drastically for Marez when he won the 2014 talent show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
“I had entered the talent competition in 2013 and placed as a finalist but didn’t win. So, I spent the next year working hard and getting ready to enter again. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a big deal in Houston, and to win it gave me the confidence I needed to go ahead and really jump into the music business.”
Marez worked as a ranch hand and even rode bulls to support his music habit while waiting for a break.
It is obvious that he loves country music, but what caught my ear about this young man is the quality of his voice. He reminds me of a very young Mark Chesnutt or perhaps Alan Jackson. Smooth as silk vocals with good looks and confidence, he easily commands the stage with the ease of a seasoned performer.
With his new EP, That Was All Me, he spins sagas of long nights, former flames, and new love with simplistic honesty.
That Was All Me opens with remarkable classic country music that dominates the album throughout with fiddle and steel guitar. But it’s the vocals and lyrics that carry it across the finish line.
It’s hard to believe someone so young could write such compelling tunes. “That Was All Me,” replays a night of honky-tonking and drinking with your sweetheart. “When I said I ain’t drunk/It was the neon buzzin’/I danced all night/It was the jukebox jumpin’/When I let you take my hat/It was whiskey #3/But when I told you that I love you, Baby, that was all me.”
My pick from the EP, “Reservations for Two” with sweet fiddle refrains, had a story.
“I know this is going to sound cheesy, but when I was in school, I had a high school sweetheart,” Marez said. “So, on Valentine’s Day in our senior year, I wanted to do something different. I told her not to dress fancy and that I’d pick her up. Then, I drove us to our favorite spot in the country where I had a table set up with candles and flowers and the whole works. She was surprised, and it was probably the most romantic thing I ever did. It was great, but when it got dark, she got scared, and we left. But it was that scene that inspired the song.”
It ain’t the whiskey making Marez “Dizzy.” It’s a fledgling love found out on the dance floor.
The song from the EP getting a lot of radio airplay, “Where Rivers are Red and Cowboys are Blue” takes us back to the time of poignant rodeo tunes and a former love. With a lone coyote howling in the night, he’s not the only one that feels alone.
The EP ends with “Here’s to the Weekend.” Marez gives his unique perspective on the grind of a work week and living for another weekend.
Triston Marez is a young man with a bright future in country music. His voice is pitch perfect and mature beyond his twenty-two years. To follow and keep up with his tour dates, check out his Facebook and Twitter pages!
Lol, Staci! There are degrees of country music. I never cared for the Roy Acuff generation of country, but when Willie and Waylon came along, I fell in love with it! Thanks SO much for stopping in and leaving a comment!
I was never much of a country music fan (I think it was because my parents forced me to watch HeeHaw as a child), but when we moved to Arkansas, it became a big part of my kids’ playlists. And then it grew on me. Triston sounds like a good artist and a good man. Wishing him much success. Thanks for the spotlight.
What a great introduction to Triston Marez, Jan. Best wishes to this young man and many thanks for showcasing!
Thanks, Mae! I am thrilled that you stopped by!
Hi, Jan! Thanks for introducing Triston. He has a fantastic voice. His song, ‘Take Me Home’ is amazing. I think he has a great career in country music. I wish him all the best!
Thank you, Vashti! I am happy you stopped by!
What a great post and introduction to Triston. I love how a date turned into a song. I will watch for more from him in the future.
Thanks for stopping by, Denise! I appreciate you stopping by!
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Excellent post, Jan. Triston sounds like someone who is a natural star in the making. I enjoyed the story of the Valentine surprise. Shows creativity and heart. Thank you.
I do believe he is, John! Thanks for stopping by!
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What an incredible review, Jan. Thank you for introducing Triston. I’m looking forward to listening to his music. Have a great day, Jan. 🙂
Thank you, Gwen! I’m happy you stopped by!
Jan- He sounds like he truly is a down to earth my kind of country singer. Thanks for showcasing him. I’ll have to check his music out. You always find such talented singers.
Love you beautiful Lady.
Thank you, Tonya! I just know you would enjoy his music. He is traditional country and has a great voice! I appreciate you stopping by!