Travis Edmonson of Bud & Travis
More Accolades for Travis Edmonson
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 Travis Edmonson made his breakthrough with The Gateway Singers, resident group at the hungry i
Be sure and check out the website celebrating the great San Francisco club at www.hungryi.net
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On the occasion of the Concert For Travis on May 9, 2008, fans communicate to him just what his music means to them. If you'd like to include your own voice to the tributes, just type the following address as recipient in a blank message to
I have a mental picture of today's events. A huge venue, filled to the brim with family, friends, associates and many, many fans. In other words, a night surrounded by those you love and those who love you.
Isn't it marvelous when the "experts" get it all wrong - they weren't even close! You obviously have climbed insurmountable obstacles and left them all with egg on their faces. It took powerfully strong will and determination, coupled with a huge dose of loving support, particularly from Rose Marie, and ,I'm sure, a myriad of others. Well done!
I am so sorry not to be able to share today with you, but rest assured, I am there in spirit.
I wonder if you have any real idea just how much your gift for music and singing has touched the lives of others. For myself, the first time I saw one of your recordings in a music store in Honolulu (even though we've never met) and spotted your name on the cover, my heart jumped with excitement. I thought "I know who he is - he's from Nogales!" - that wonderful little town that will forever be in my heart. I bought the album of course, took it home, played it once and voilá- another fan was added to what is clearly a very long, long list. It was sheer enjoyment and continues to be so.
I look at the tributes and accolades on your great website and I think how humbling and yet thrilling it must be to read such moving and heartfelt comments that friends and fans have shared, not just with and for you, but with all the rest of us who visit the site. Beautiful moving tributes - each and every one - so deserved ...
I wish for you the most wonderful tribute bash you could have ever imagined, filled with the love and admiration that all can bestow upon you. God bless you, Travis, and thank you so very much for the hours of pleasure that your huge talent has given to all of us.
Georgiaa (Bowman) Allen, Bellingham, Washington
Sue Harris was on hand at the tribute concert to perform Rayito de Luna and Lavinia's Parlor.
You gave ears and years of musical enjoyment for my late husband, Rick, and continuing playing and loving of the anthology of Bud and Travis recordings for myself. Everlasting treasures!
Margaret Sohn, Matawan, New Jersey
I still retain many fond memories of your performance at the "hungry i" in 1957, and I play your records often.
Graeme Balcom, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Much Joy And Celebrations To You!!! Many Blessings and a Trillion Angels watching Over You!!!
Sara Izod, ex New Orleans
You are very special and you deserve the best. I wish you a wonderful life filled with love and happiness. I hope others bring you joy, just as you've brought joy to so many. Your wonderful music filled both my parent's and grandparent's homes as I was growing up. As a 3rd generation fan, your music is very special to me, and continues to be an integral part of my musical enjoyment.
Randy Mathis, Cypress, Texas
Many Healthy Years to you Travis, and congratulations on your tribute concert. How beautiful you make my life with the debut CD.
Atakan Onol, Istanbul, Turkey
Travis, I will be thinking of you, and with you in spirit as you are always there in my life through your wonderful music and the CDs that bring back the albums to their best.
Tom Blumenthal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Travis Edmonson, Here's to you. Wishing you a great tribute concert and thanking you again for the beautiful music that has remained at the top of my list since I first heard my sister's Bud and Travis albums when I was a kid in Whittier, CA. You can't know how glad I am to have the treasures on CD. Your courage in face of the trials that would come in later years is equally as astonishing as your music.
Linda Fleischman, Eugene, Oregon
Some friends of mine sang with you years ago in Lake Tahoe I believe the summer of 67 or 68. They were known as the Christiana's. Have a great day. We all are grateful for your music
Leilani Babcock, Belleville, Michigan
Travis' nephew Earl Edmonson was on hand at the tribute concert to serenade his uncle.
For all of us who love Travis's music, Travis' light continues to shine everyday throughout the whole world.
Captain Bill Ramsey, Eagan, Minnesota
I can't tell you how much your music has enhanced my life since I started buying the CDs. You reached the summit as an entertainer, andI hope that your tribute concert will confirm how much you are appreciated.
Harris Goodman, Popewell, New Jersey
I saw so many acts and got to know most of the artists when I worked on the coffee house scene, but no one matched your show or could touch you as a person.
Sandy Davis, Studio City, California
I've so many fond memories of experiences directly tied to your music. For instance, back in the late 60's I taped all of B&T's latin material for some Hispanic co-workers. I still recall their comments as to the beauty and integrity of the music - coming from "gabachos" no less! They, in turn, gave me tapes of mariachi and the like, which exposed me to a world of music I would never have learned to appreciate had it not been for your devotion to the genre. All my best to you, Travis, and may your song always be sung!
George Zaninovich, Delano, California
My brother is a folk singer who used to listen to Bud and Travis' albums. I stole them from him and loved them when I was a teenager!) Best wishes on your tribute day. Your courage and talent are an inspiration.
Donna Colyar, Peoria, Arizona