Travis - 12 Memories - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A true American folk music pioneer, Travis Edmonson became a highly influential figure of the San Francisco folk music scene of the 1950's. a gifted singer with a versatile tenor voice and witty stage manner, Edmonson was noted for bringing a Mexican flavor to folk music, a style he was fascinated with as a child growing up in Arizona. In 1958 he formed the folk duo Bud and Travis with guitarist and singer Bud Dashiell. Along with the Smothers Brothers, the Limeliters and the Kingston Trio, Bud and Travis became one of the most famous folk acts in America, and around the world. Presented here is Edmonson's vintage 1965 solo album, InchTravelin' with Travis,Inch which contains many of his personal favorite songs including his classic signature song, InchMalaguena Salerosa.Inch All selections newly remastered.

The innovative studio guitarist Billy Strange, who supplied his signature sound to the recordings of the Beach Boys, Randy Newman, Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson and many others, is featured here displaying his prowess on 12 string guitar backed by a band of accomplished studio legends including Joe Maphis on banjo, Tommy Tedesco on guitar, Jimmy Bond on bass and the amazing Earl Palmer on drums. Recorded in 1963, all selections newly remastered.

In 2011, an eponymous, self-recorded EP led to touring, and before long The Lumineers started attracting devout fans. They're drawn by songs like InchHo HeyInch and InchStubborn Love,Inch Americana-inflected barn burners in the vein of the Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons. The roots revival of the last few years has primed listeners for a new generation of rustic, heart-on-the-sleeve music. The Lumineers walk that line with an unerring gift for timeless melodies and soul-stirring lyrics.