Tristan Prettyman
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Tristan Prettyman is a singer-songwriter
and former Roxy model from San Diego, California
. She is signed to Virgin Records and released her first major label album Twentythree on August 2, 2005, followed by her second album Hello...x which was released on April 15, 2008. She is currently working on a new album according to her blogs on her Myspace page.
located in San Diego County, California. Taking advantage of the town's proximity to the ocean
, she took surfing
as an elective at her junior high at the age of 12. She competed in the National Scholastic Surfing Association
(NSSA) High School Division and earned fifth place in the state title while still in middle school. She attended Torrey Pines High School in neighboring SD area Carmel Valley.
At 15, she was given a cassette of Ani DiFranco
's 1993 Puddle Dive
by her half-brother's friend. She played the album constantly and it still has great sentimental value to her. It serves as a reminder of when her musical ambitions started to blossom.
Inspired by DiFranco's music and due in part to her nature of being a self-described "nosy kid" she entered her parents' room and began playing around with her father's old acoustic guitar. Although her parents were initially angry with her for "taking" her father's guitar, they eventually became supportive of her interest in music.
She began playing in front of friends at their homes and they encouraged her to begin writing her own material. One night, while performing for some friends, an employee of the production company the Moonshine Conspiracy
, run by surf filmmaker Taylor Steele
and professional surfer Chris Malloy, heard her and asked Tristan to appear in the film the company was working on at the time entitled Shelter. Tristan's song "Anything at All" was chosen to be on the soundtrack.
, on his national tour. Prettyman spent winter 2004 in New York collaborating with producer Josh Deutsch who had worked with Mraz and Lenny Kravitz
.
Tristan credits her brother with much influence on her thinking and the title of her debut album Twentythree pays partial homage to the 23 Enigma. A perceptual concept which refers to the abnormally high occurrence of the number 23 in daily life as described in the book Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson
, as derived from friend and fellow author William S. Burroughs
.
Twentythree was released on Aug. 2, 2005, shortly after Tristan turned 23 on May 23 of 2005. It peaked at 24 on Billboard
's Top Heatseekers chart. The brought comparisons with other contemporary surf rockers of the time, like Jack Johnson
.
Her second album, Hello...x, sold 18,187 in its first week and debuting at 27 on the Billboard 200.
She remains very actively involved in consistently updating her official MySpace
profile and blog with stories from the road, streams of consciousness, and even a "musical" collaboration with fellow songwriters Anya Marina
and Greg Laswell
entitled "Lindsay Goes to Rehab," a tongue-in-cheek but friendly tribute to Lindsay Lohan
, who recently entered a rehabilitation facility "to take care of [her] personal health."
Tristan plays and endorses Taylor Guitars
. A former Roxy model, the ever-photogenic Tristan has also has appeared in many ads for various musical products such as Taylor Guitars (including a rather famous ad where she bares the soles of her feet).
In 2008, MensFitness.com interviewed Tristan on surfing and staying active while on tour.
In the Spring of 2009, Prettyman posted demos have appeared on her Myspace named, "Like a Song", "Don't Forget to Breathe", and "Better Now".
for four years. In December 2010, Mraz and Prettyman announced their engagement. On June 7, 2011, Mraz said in an interview with the Daily Beast that he and Prettyman were no longer engaged.
Prettyman's half-brother is Cody McClintock, an independent film producer.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and former Roxy model from San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. She is signed to Virgin Records and released her first major label album Twentythree on August 2, 2005, followed by her second album Hello...x which was released on April 15, 2008. She is currently working on a new album according to her blogs on her Myspace page.
Early life
Tristan Prettyman was born and raised in the town of Del MarDel Mar, California
Del Mar is an upscale beach town in San Diego County, California. The population was 4,161 at the 2010 census, down from 4,389 at the 2000 census. The San Diego County Fair is hosted on the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea", because it is located...
located in San Diego County, California. Taking advantage of the town's proximity to the ocean
Ocean
An ocean is a major body of saline water, and a principal component of the hydrosphere. Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean, a continuous body of water that is customarily divided into several principal oceans and smaller seas.More than half of this area is over 3,000...
, she took surfing
Surfing
Surfing' is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore...
as an elective at her junior high at the age of 12. She competed in the National Scholastic Surfing Association
National Scholastic Surfing Association
The National Scholastic Surfing Association is a surfing association in the United States. It is the highest level for competitive amateur surfing in the country. Founded in 1978 by Chuck Allen, John Rothrock and Tom Gibbons, the association was formed with the purpose of uniting amateur surfers...
(NSSA) High School Division and earned fifth place in the state title while still in middle school. She attended Torrey Pines High School in neighboring SD area Carmel Valley.
At 15, she was given a cassette of Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, guitarist, poet, and songwriter. She has released more than 20 albums, and is widely considered a feminist icon.-Biography:...
's 1993 Puddle Dive
Puddle Dive
Puddle Dive is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, released in 1993. .-Track listing:All songs by Ani DiFranco.#"Names and Dates and Times" – 2:39#"Anyday" – 3:00#"4th of July" – 3:03...
by her half-brother's friend. She played the album constantly and it still has great sentimental value to her. It serves as a reminder of when her musical ambitions started to blossom.
Inspired by DiFranco's music and due in part to her nature of being a self-described "nosy kid" she entered her parents' room and began playing around with her father's old acoustic guitar. Although her parents were initially angry with her for "taking" her father's guitar, they eventually became supportive of her interest in music.
She began playing in front of friends at their homes and they encouraged her to begin writing her own material. One night, while performing for some friends, an employee of the production company the Moonshine Conspiracy
The Moonshine Conspiracy
The Moonshine Conspiracy is a collective of surfers and artists who share a certain retro sensibility. The Conspiracy began in 1998 by Emmett Malloy, his cousins, the Malloy brothers , and former pro surfer, musician Jack Johnson in Ventura, California...
, run by surf filmmaker Taylor Steele
Taylor Steele
Taylor Steele is a female Canadian pair skater. She competes with partner Robert Schultz.- Programs :- Competitive highlights : J. = Junior level - External links :...
and professional surfer Chris Malloy, heard her and asked Tristan to appear in the film the company was working on at the time entitled Shelter. Tristan's song "Anything at All" was chosen to be on the soundtrack.
Career
Prettyman began playing in clubs and bars throughout San Diego County before being invited to join fellow San Diegan, Jason MrazJason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
, on his national tour. Prettyman spent winter 2004 in New York collaborating with producer Josh Deutsch who had worked with Mraz and Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
.
Tristan credits her brother with much influence on her thinking and the title of her debut album Twentythree pays partial homage to the 23 Enigma. A perceptual concept which refers to the abnormally high occurrence of the number 23 in daily life as described in the book Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson
Robert Anton Wilson
Robert Anton Wilson , known to friends as "Bob", was an American author and polymath who became at various times a novelist, philosopher, psychologist, essayist, editor, playwright, poet, futurist, civil libertarian and self-described agnostic mystic...
, as derived from friend and fellow author William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs II was an American novelist, poet, essayist and spoken word performer. A primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author, he is considered to be "one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the 20th...
.
Twentythree was released on Aug. 2, 2005, shortly after Tristan turned 23 on May 23 of 2005. It peaked at 24 on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
's Top Heatseekers chart. The brought comparisons with other contemporary surf rockers of the time, like Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson (musician)
Jack Johnson was born May 18, 1975 is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released four more albums, a...
.
Her second album, Hello...x, sold 18,187 in its first week and debuting at 27 on the Billboard 200.
She remains very actively involved in consistently updating her official MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
profile and blog with stories from the road, streams of consciousness, and even a "musical" collaboration with fellow songwriters Anya Marina
Anya Marina
Anya Marina is a singer-songwriter based in San Diego, California. Her music has primarily gained notice after being on a variety of television sitcoms and has been featured on prime time dramas.the ABC television drama Grey's Anatomy as well as CBS's How I Met Your Mother, MTV's The Real World,...
and Greg Laswell
Greg Laswell
Greg Laswell is a musician, recording engineer, and producer from San Diego, California. He has released four studio albums: Good Movie in 2003, Through Toledo in 2006, and Three Flights from Alto Nido in 2008, and Take a Bow in 2010, as well as several EPs and special singles...
entitled "Lindsay Goes to Rehab," a tongue-in-cheek but friendly tribute to Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, pop singer and model. She began her career as a child fashion model before making her motion picture debut in Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at the age of 11...
, who recently entered a rehabilitation facility "to take care of [her] personal health."
Tristan plays and endorses Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is an El Cajon, California‐based luthier, specializing in acoustic guitars, as well as semi-hollow and solidbody electric guitars. It was established in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug.- History :...
. A former Roxy model, the ever-photogenic Tristan has also has appeared in many ads for various musical products such as Taylor Guitars (including a rather famous ad where she bares the soles of her feet).
In 2008, MensFitness.com interviewed Tristan on surfing and staying active while on tour.
In the Spring of 2009, Prettyman posted demos have appeared on her Myspace named, "Like a Song", "Don't Forget to Breathe", and "Better Now".
Personal life
Prettyman dated Jason MrazJason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
for four years. In December 2010, Mraz and Prettyman announced their engagement. On June 7, 2011, Mraz said in an interview with the Daily Beast that he and Prettyman were no longer engaged.
Prettyman's half-brother is Cody McClintock, an independent film producer.
Albums
- 4-Track Demo CD (2002)
- The Love EP (Tristan Prettyman EP) (2003)
- Twentythree (2005)
- Hello...xHello (Tristan Prettyman album)-Track listing:#"Hello"#"Echo"#"California Girl"#"Madly"#"Blindfold"#"Handshake"#"War Out Of Peace"#"You Got Me"#"Don't Work Yourself Up"#"A Little Bit"#"Interviews"#"In Bloom"-Chart positions:-External links:**...
(April 15, 2008) - Live Session (an iTunes Exclusive EP) (July 29, 2008)
- Untitled Album (TBA)
Guest appearances
- Brendan Borek Family, Volume 2 (2003)
- G. LoveG. LoveGarrett Dutton , better known as G. Love, is the frontman for the band G. Love & Special Sauce.-Biography:Dutton, the son of a banking lawyer, was born in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, and began playing guitar at age eight. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the ninth...
, Lemonade (album) (2006)
External links
- Tristan Prettyman Official Site
- Tristan Prettyman Official Message Board
- [ Tristan Prettyman's entry at allmusic.com]
- Tristan Prettyman acoustic session on UGO.com
- Tristan Prettyman's interview with MensFitness.com
- Tristan Prettyman Interview at StereoSubversion.com
- Tristan Prettyman collection at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
's live music archive - Tristan's Myspace Page
- Tristan Prettyman Fan site
- Strangers Almanac Column on Tristan Prettyman from Glide Magazine
- Life's a Beach! - Tristan Prettyman Fan Blog
- (http://www.mcclainjohnson.com/tristan.prettyman.html Tristan Prettyman Interview at mcclainjohnson.com)