Travis Honored

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=150 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="cdsale.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bud Travis CD Sale"><B>B&T CDS</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="music.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music from Bud and Travis"><B>MUSIC</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="comments26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Comments Recollections 26"><B>MEMORIES</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="bio.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Biogrphy"><B>BIOGRAPHY</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="features.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Features Section"><B>FEATURES</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Additions "><B>NEWS</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Internet Links to Travis Edmonson"><B>Links</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="sitemap.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Site Map"><B>Site Map</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="A Salute to Travis Edmonson (of Bud Tra"><B>HOME</B></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="100afa893.jpg"> <bR> <div> Travis Edmonson of Bud & Travis</div> <div> <A HREF="cdsale.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bud Travis CD Sale"><I><IMG SRC="d0e50500.gif" border=0 width="80" height="80" ALT="All the great Bud & Travis albums at last on CD only from travisedmonson.com." 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The Santa Cruz River Band  spiced the occasion with Vamos Al Baile, Vaquilla Colorada and They Call the Wind Mariah.  Sue Harris treated the audience to  Rayito de Luna and the Travis composition   Lavinia's Parlor.</div> <bR> <div> A surprise appearance was made by Limeliter Gaylan Taylor whose "When Cowboys Fly" is one of Travis' favorite fun songs, and everyone delighted in hearing it.</div> <bR> <div> Old friend Joe Bethancourt, who was reconnected with Travis last year through the  website performed  South Coast, Seasons In The Sun and  One Girl In A Million</div> <bR> <div> Travis' signature song, Malagueña Salerosa was sung by <A HREF="armstrongs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Don and Victoria Armstrong">Don and Victoria Armstrong </A> (profiled by Frank Ross for travisedmonson.com ) who also did  Alma Llanera and  Cielito Lindo Son Huasteco. </div> <bR> <div> Also on hand to pay tribute to Travis was his nephew Earl Edmonson.  He was followed by Ron Iverson who sang two of Travis' own compositions, Guess I'll go Home and South Wind in addition to Bonsoir Dame.</div> <bR> <div> Oscar Cisneros had the pleasure of wooing the crowd with Scotch and Soda and Travis' Truly Do, and then changed the tempo with a snappy Greenback Dollar.</div> <bR> <div> Chris Burton Jacome concentrated on the Latin repertoire with  Esperanza and  Motivaci¢n.</div> <bR> <div> The evening was brilliantly put together by the Manager of Fiddler's Dream, Nia Maxwell, and if you weren't able to attend, do take the first opportunity to check out the wonderful music which is constantly on offer at Phoenix's <A HREF="http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/search/locations.php?oid=11747" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/search/lo">FIDDLER'S DREAM COFFEE HOUSE</A>!</div> <bR> <div> Travis' wife, Rose Marie Heidrick, couldn't praise Nia Maxwell and the Fiddler's Dream team enough, saying </div> <div> “May 9th was a special treat for Travis. The entertainers were all terrific. I think a good time was had by all.  Nia Maxwell, manager for the Fiddlers Dream, out did herself and Oscar and Ruthie Cisneros were also very instrumental in making the evening a success. And of course no event would be complete without Bonnie Brock's fine hand.”</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1310b5df0.jpg" border=0 width="181" height="223" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I>Rose Marie on tribute night</I></div> <bR> <div> Mary Norby of Phoenix who attended wrote: “Thank you sooooooooooo much for inviting me to this. My husband and I went, bought another CD, and had a wonderful time. It was so exciting to see Travis in person!”</div> <bR> <div> Claudia Yow who attended with her husband Art said “the concert was absolutely amazing! All the professional  musicians dedicated their songs to Travis and commented on how much he has influenced their lives and their musical careers. It was  all extremely touching and Travis, I believe, truly enjoyed being honored ... as well he should be.”  Claudia and Art flew to Phoenix from the San Francisco area to join in the tribute to Travis, hot on the heels of participating in a cruise with The New Christy Minstrels where Art joined them on stage to perform!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="12ca58e50.jpg" border=0 width="344" height="229" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I>Art and Claudia Yow flew in to join in the tributes.</I></div> <bR> <div> We also want to thank Claudia Yow for all the photos on these four pages devoted to the tribute concert as well as the one on the News Page.</div> <bR> <div> If you'd like to include your own voice to the tributes, just type the following address as recipient in a blank message to</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="f7a48230.jpg" border=0 width="72" height="35" ALT="Bud and Travis CDs" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="f7b1e230.jpg" border=0 width="30" height="35" ALT="Bud and Travis CDs" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="f7c30220.jpg" border=0 width="48" height="34" ALT="Bud and Travis CDs" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="f7d131a0.jpg" border=0 width="19" height="26" ALT="Bud and Travis CDs" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="f7e26210.jpg" border=0 width="38" height="33" ALT="Bud and Travis CDs" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Frank Ross, Travis Edmonson friend and accompanist, has sent us his own tribute, included in the accolades of the evening.</div> <bR> <div> May 9, 2008<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Hi Travis ,</div> <bR> <div> Sure wish I could be there with you -and Rose Marie- celebrating your place in 20th Century American Folk History . I'd love to share back with you some of the songs you graciously shared with America 50 years ago. You have touched so many lives . i was just listening to the Tucson Tapes Cd - Vol 1 where you sing "Jalisco ",and for the first ever i heard <U>you </U>sing your lovely "I'm a drifter " . You also shared the story behind the song which was so touching and personal . The song was simply beautiful and I now understand why you were urging me to learn and play it in times past . I will learn it, and hope one day- God willing- to share it with you. </div> <bR> <div> Of course your stage presence and charm also came through so very well . Mind you , I am not one to freely give accolades or kudos to different artists ; but in your case Travis , you have left an indelible mark in my life by making such wonderful choices in Latin and American music back then ,and turning around to share them all with us . These songs are timeless : gorgeous melodies , sweet harmonies , seductive rhythms and unforgettable memories so full of life and passion . I think that was your mission in life.</div> <bR> <div> I want to share just a few people who have also been touched by you and your gift of music:</div> <bR> <div> <I>Pat Jenks</I> ,your friend and travelling companion to Mexico many years ago who is now 96-years-old , shared with me this week that he has happy memories of his trips to Mexico and your part in those journeys , one of which saved his very life . Pat misses you and would like to see you again sometime . (by the way , Pat is about to finish his memoirs in another book he is writing ).</div> <bR> <div> <I>Ruben Morales</I><I><U>- </U></I>a former Tucson fireman now in his 70's, is my friend and neighbor . He shares that he used to go see you around town about once a month , and that he loved hearing you play those Latin tunes- especially "Malagueña Salerosa". He plays guitar and we get together to play . Some of your songs often pop up in our jams (Te seguire and Rayito de Luna )</div> <bR> <div> <I>Humberto Escobar</I> is someone I have met in musical circles who says he knows you , and still sings with a local trio called Los Duendes de Tucson . He used to play with Seferino Flores (recently passed away). Humberto tells me that back in 1963 , when he was in the Marines ,AFRTS (Armed Forces Radio Station ) often played your version of "malagueña salerosa ". He said it lifted the troops' spirits.</div> <bR> <div> we love you Travis. Be well , and enjoy the evening with all those who love you and your music . </div> <bR> <div> Tu Amigo de Siempre,</div> <bR> <div> Frank<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Frank Ross is leader of the fabulous STREET MINSTRELS, and you can visit their website at <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.streetminstrels.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.streetminstrels.com"><U>www.streetminstrels.com</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> The Fiddler's Dream audience was  enthralled with the music of Don and Victoria Armstrong, and Frank Ross  tells more about these outstanding performers, and how Travis Edmonson had a strong influence on their music. <A HREF="armstrongs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Don and Victoria Armstrong">Read Franks lively notes on a Don and Victoria Armstrong performance just after the Travis concert.</A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="12d1daec0.jpg" border=0 width="218" height="236" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>Arizona State balladeer Dolan Ellis stole time from his busy schedule to sing some of his favorite Travis songs</I></div> <bR> <div> MORE TRIBUTES TO TRAVIS</div> <bR> <div> Travis, Your music has meant so much to me and your many fans over the years, if we could give only a little bit of that sunshine back to you, it would illuminate the universe beyond imagination. You are a special energy in our world which many of us have been blessed to come to know you if only through your music. God bless you for your presence. You have given us more than you </div> <bR> <div> Lin Holland, Medford, Oregon</div> <bR> <bR> <div> I have enjoyed the pleasure of your music, your wit and your company for many, many years. You inspired my own musical aspirations as a young man, and gave me the will to perform as you demonstrated your ease and charm with an audience.  You have imbued us with smiles, enriched our lives with your warmth and made us forever grateful that we were born with ears.</div> <bR> <div> I thank you from my heart for all the memories, music and fun you have brought us all.    Your legacy is the eternal gift of your music to your fans and supporters, a legacy that will never cease or diminish with time. </div> <bR> <div> Michael Gallagher, Pomona, California</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Travis, You know all the musical joy you brought to oh so many people over the years.  I'll be celebrating with you in spirit!</div> <bR> <div> Paul Gajdos, Highland, New York </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Words cannot explain how much you have influenced me in life. For more than 20 years I have continued to play the guitar and the majority of my inspiration came from you! I do not remember what the first song was, or  when I heard it, but your songs have always been special to me. I strive to play at even a small percentage of the guitar master you were.</div> <bR> <div> Vaughn Ripley, Brunswick, Maryland</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Tributes    <A HREF="may08concert.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Travis Honored">1</A>     <A HREF="congrats2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="More Accolades for Travis Edmonson">2</A>     <A HREF="congrats3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="May 9, 2008 Accolades 3">3</A>     <A HREF="congrats_4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congratulations to Travis 4">4</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>   <script language="Javascript"> // do not make any changes to anything past this point or tracking script will not work var data; document.cookie='__support_check=1'; if (location.host) { var domain_name = '&d=' + location.host; } else { var domain_name = '&d=unknown'; } if (document.referrer) { var referrer_website = '&r=' + document.referrer; } else { var referrer_website = '&r=unknown'; } if (navigator.appName) { var browser_name = '&b=' + escape(navigator.appName); } else { var browser_name = '&b=unknown'; } if (navigator.userAgent) { var full_browser_info = '&fbi=' + escape(navigator.userAgent); } else { var full_browser_info = '&fbi=unknown'; } if (navigator.appVersion) { var app_version = '&aV=' + escape(navigator.appVersion); } else { var app_version = '&aV=unknown'; } if (navigator.javaEnabled()) { var java_enabled = '&jE=' + navigator.javaEnabled(); } else { var java_enabled = '&jE=unknown'; } if (screen.width) { var screen_width = '&sw=' + screen.width; } else { var screen_width = '&sw=unknown'; } if (screen.height) { var screen_height = '&sh=' + screen.height; } else { var screen_height = '&sh=unknown'; } if (screen.colorDepth) { var color_depth = '&cd=' + screen.colorDepth; } else { var color_depth = '&cd=unknown'; } data = 'a=track' + domain_name + referrer_website + browser_name + full_browser_info + app_version; data = data + java_enabled + screen_width + screen_height + color_depth; document.write('<img border=0 hspace=0 vspace=0 src="http://stats.directnic.com/tracker.php?' + data + '">'); </script> <noscript> <img border=0 hspace=0 vspace=0 src="http://stats.directnic.com/tracker.php?a=noscript"> </noscript>   </div> </td> </tr></table></body>