from the recordings:

2. Good Bye Oklahoma
3. Hell Yes I Cheated
5. Train Kept A Rollin'
10. Coal Tattoo

1. Ain't Nothin' New
2. Sick Sober Sorry
7. It's Just My Turn
9. Devil's Got Your Nose

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BOOKING INFO

Available for corporate functions and private events

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LINKS

Dave Racine

Joe Fick

The Dempseys

Reinstate Hank

Hank III

Zach Shedd

Endorsements

Dunlop

Cedar Creek Case Company

Born in Lafayette, LA, Mann found an early interest in music, having first picked up a guitar at age 13. At 15, Mann discovered Hank Williams. The result was an early obsession to acquire every Hank Sr. recording he could and most importantly, to become a songwriter himself. Mann performed his first gig at The Portal in Somerset, Colorado at age 19 and continued to play gigs around the western slope of Colorado while attending college at Western State and Mesa State and being employed as an underground coal miner.

In 2003, Mann was urged to move to Nashville and went on the road with John Cowan as road manager and opening act. After spending a year touring with the John Cowan Band, Mann formed his own band and quickly began creating a craze on Nashville’s historic "Lower Broadway" at a variety of well known honky tonks including Roberts Western World. From it's opening in June 2006, Travis Mann Band has held the distinction of being the house band regulars, thrilling audiences with their high-energy and playing to a packed house every Friday and Saturday night at Full Moon Saloon. Along the way, Mann has had the good fortune to perform with many notable talents and top-notch musicians including Dave Roe, Dave Racine, Porter McClister, Guthrie Trapp, Zach Shedd and Kenny Vaughan.

In Novemeber 2009 Mann announced his new band line up including Memphis hot shot Joe Fick on upright bass (formerly of The Dempseys) and up and coming talent Matt Lee on lead guitar. This exciting new lineup will be hitting the road and Lower Broadway in January 2010.

Travis Mann Band's first studio effort, "Poverty Sucks" was recorded and pressed indepedently in 2004. TMB's newest recording, "It's Just My Turn" is currently in post production and is slated for an early 2010 release. This collection includes new originals and two older cover favorites, "Sick, Sober & Sorry" and "Weary Blues From Waitin'. "

John Cowan, Hank Williams, John Prine, Dwight Yoakam, Melvins, Darrell Scott, Johnny Horton, Social D, Elvis Presley, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Don Kelley Band, Hank Williams III, Johnny Cash, Reverend Horton Heat, Nirvana, Chris Cornell, BR5-49, The Beatles

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Dave was born in Traverse City, Michigan, in April 1981. Originally a pianist and saxaphonist, he began playing drums at the age of 15. Soon after, Dave found himself in-demand in Northern Michigan's eclectic music scene, working with a wide variety of artists and bands. He teamed with long-time friend and collaborator Justin Avery to form the band Smooth Rufus. SR quickly developed a local following and played throughout the state. Also during this time, Dave had the opportunity to study with accomplished drummer / percussionist, John Alfieri (Interlochen Center for the Arts).

In 1999, Dave was invited to attend the University of Miami on a music scholarship. UM's wealth of great players and teachers allowed Dave to broaden his musical perspective, and also gave him the opportunity to work on composing, arranging, and audio production. While at UM, Dave was recognized for his playing twice by Downbeat Magazine, and received a scholarship from the Zildjian Cymbal Company. During his time at UM, Dave studied with Steve Rucker, Ney Rosauro, Einar Scheving, Steve Bagby, Steve Aho, David Hardman, Vince Maggion, Ron Miller and Phil Strange.

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Fifteen years, half a million miles, 2 house gigs, thousands of shows, half a dozen upright basses, and a handfull of recordings later, "Slick" Joe Fick, the "energizer bunny" slap bassist from Tennessee is still going strong.

"Slick" Joe, known for his high energy performances, comic bass fiddle stunts, and his slap bass stylings a la Willie Dixon has entertained thousands of fans, played in half a dozen countries, portrayed his bass hero, Bill Black, in "Walk The Line," entertained President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi during their visit to Memphis in June of 2006, and even played with Elvis!

>> Read Joe's extended bio.

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Matthew Alan Lee has been playing guitar professionally since the age of 15 and has almost 20 years of playing experience with a very diverse background in many different ensembles formats and styles. Some on his main influences are Frank Zappa, Chet Atkins, Danny Gatton, Junior Brown, Django Reinhardt, Villa-Lobos just to name a few. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh were he studied primarily classical music but also contributed his talents to guitar quartets, jazz ensembles and various improvisational groups. His style attempts to merge much of what his has leaned from his education and influences as well as many others into a unique blend of both taste and technique. Matthew currently resides in Nashville Tennessee were much of his time is spent focusing on live performance of the many styles and genre’s of country and western music.

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Last updated 1.25.2010