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Travis

Age: 20
Hometown: Independence, IA
Current occupation - Student at UNI
Major: Communications Electronic Media

Born and raised in the small Northeast Iowa town of Independence, Travis McBride has spread music far beyond the city limits. With nearly two decades of experience, Travis is a well rounded musician. Early in life, Travis first performed on stage at the Dance-Mor Ballroom in Swisher Iowa on the drums with then "Rio Grand" where he would continue for several years after that performing on drums. Following the end of "Rio Grand", Travis became a founding member of a young rock group called "The Rock Hounds" that eventually became "Stampede". Through the years, Travis became more than a drummer, through group lineup changes, Travis became a lead guitarist and vocalist while also demonstrating some skills on the keyboards. Music was not always in the clubs and dance halls though, Travis developed much of his skills through the extraordinary music program in High School under numerous great directors who lead him to three state Jazz championships one all-state jazz performance as a drummer as well as several solo awards on guitar and drums. Because of these diverse experiences, Travis has performed a wide variety of music from Jazz to blues, Classic Rock to country, even Dixieland to Cajun! Whether it be on Guitar, Drums, or Keys, Travis is sure to give 100% in every performance. In his spare time currently, Travis is continuing to expand on music while learning the art of Pedal Steel Guitar which in some shows you just may find him showing just what he's learned. No matter the project, Travis will continue to deliver and provide music to those who want to hear real, live music.

Other info:
Things People may not know about me...I've worked in Radio for 4 years and have called High School Football for the Independence Mustangs for 2 years now having worked statewide for the High School Football radio networks.

Favorite Artists/Influences: Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Vince Gill, Dwight Yokam...and anything with a crazy good steel guitar player!    

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Classic Rock: Foreigner, Boston, Journey, Heart, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Bon Jovi..etc and many more Hobbies: Enjoys playing music ( obviously )..watching NFL ( Steelers )...broadcasting local sports, watching NASCAR ( Dale Jr. ) and singing in the Church Choir on Sunday Mornings!