Travis Bretzer - Waxing Romantic - 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.

2016 , the eighth studio album by Scottish alt-rock/pop band Travis. Released on their own tag Red Telephone Box, Everything At Once features the single '3 Miles High,' a beautifully understated and uplifting acoustic track, featuring backing vocals from up and coming Norwegian artist Aurora. Written by Travis and produced by Michael Ilbert at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, Everything At Once positively overflows with conviction and confidence; pushing boundaries while maintaining their classic sound. Travis have twice been awarded best band at the BRIT Awards, and are often credited for having paved the way for bands such as Coldplay and Keane. The band named themselves after the Harry Dean Stanton character Travis Henderson from the film Paris, Texas.

5-track 3CD collection focuses on the blues and R 'n' B recordings of Chris Farlowe from 1985 to 2008 demonstrating Farlowe's powerful voice undiminished by the years since 1960s hits such as the chart topping 'Out Of Time'. After bringing the house down at clubs such as Soho's mod hangout The Flamingo with his band The Thunderbirds and recording a 1965 version of 'Stormy Monday Blues' that has been called the greatest British blues record, Chris Farlowe signed to Immediate for a series of timeless solo hits before periods singing with Colosseum and Atomic Rooster. In the 1980s he returned to the blues and Disc One features tracks drawn from Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds' excellent albums 'Out Of The Blue' (1985) and 'Born Again' (1986), both produced by Mike Vernon, a pivotal figure in British blues, who produced John Mayall and Eric Clapton and founded the Blue Horizon tag that released Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac's early albums. Farlowe's version of the Green written 'Man Of The World' is also included and is one of many standouts here. Disc Two cherry picks from Farlowe's impressive solo albums 'Waiting In The Wings' (1992), 'The Voice' (1998), 'Glory Bound' (2000), 'Farlowe That!' (2003) and 'Hotel Eingang' (2008). Highlights include Farlowe being joined by his friend Van Morrison, Farlowe's brilliant version of his friends' the Small Faces' chart topper 'All Or Nothing' and a duet between Chris and Elkie Brooks on the Stax classic, 'Private Number'. Paul Jones of Manfred Mann plays harmonica on a great take on Solomon Burke's 'Cry To Me' and Humble Pie's Clem Clempson plays guitar on 'I Want To Do Everything For You'. Disc Three includes 15 powerhouse live tracks with the Norman Baker Band, the Thunderbirds and with Roy Herrington and The Rhythm 'N' Blues Train. Chris revisits his hits 'Out Of Time' and 'Handbags and Gladrags' and gives definitive renditions