The HUB is a relatively new venue that opened early last year in Allen, creating a family-friendly suburban concept that features live music, movie nights, kids art camps, sports events and more.
UNT-alum Triston Coomes performed at The HUB’s “Midday Music” series last week, serenading the semi-indoor section of the site despite the excessive heat.
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Triston Coomes’ next show will be at Dan’s Silverleaf in Denton on July 7 with Timlightyear. Photo: Jessica Waffles
Coomes’ tender serenades are like a gentle breeze on a warm day, as the wind rises and falls over a hillside. In the video above, he plays a solo acoustic rendition of his song “Misplaced.”
His last music releases were in 2021 – three stripped-down singles that give a window into his songwriting and vocal talent. There is currently a new single in the works with Hunter Napier at Crescent Castle Studios in Denton, a song called “Stay High” that he’s been working on for the past two years.
“I’m working on a few new songs,” Coomes said after his show at The HUB. “I think an EP is next. In the long-term, a full-production album. And once stuff starts stacking up, I’ll get a tour planned.”
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Triston Coomes is currently working on his next single, “Stay High.” Photo: Jessica Waffles
Although he’s been on a bit of a break from releasing music, Coomes has been busy in the music scene.
Coomes has been playing keyboard for a popular country artist, mentoring & developing young artists, and providing management services for multiple regional artists.
“When COVID hit, I was looking to diversify,” Coomes said. ““For the first part of this year I was working as a production manager, monitor engineer, and keyboard player on tour with [Liberty, TX artist] Jacob Stelly. Then I went out with [Oklahoma artist] Kaitlin Butts for a few months as a tour manager. In August, September and October I’ll be on the road playing keys with Jarrod Morris.”
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It was a bit cooler inside The HUB’s main seating area during a Texas excessive heat warning. Photo: Jessica Waffles
Catch Triston Coomes’ next and only scheduled full band show at Dan’s Silverleaf on July 7 with Timlightyear.
Upcoming featured local music at The HUB includes:
- Midday Music – every Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 12pm-1pm
- June 30: Nate Burnham
- July 1: Forever Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- July 4: David Tribble
- July 7: Chaz Marie
- July 14: Reputation – Taylor Swift Tribute
- July 15: Jack Mason
Find a full calendar that includes movie nights, dance lessons, sports games and more on The HUB’s website.
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The HUB’s outdoor area is surrounded on all sides by various food cuisines, including Italian, Mexican, American and cold sweet treats. Photo: Jessica Waffles
Jessica Waffles is a freelance photographer/videographer and regular contributor to KXT.
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