TRAVIS JAMES HUMPHREY: Yellow Cat Blues

Travis James Humphrey

Yellow Cat Blues

© 2002 Travis James Humphrey (783707568522)

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This is my first independent release and a real labor of love; accomplished in two 24-hour recording sessions with Matt Ascione, Steve Treager, and Chris Kosky. If you like acoustic country blues with a hint of lime, you'll probably dig this.

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I was born and raised in the small, northern Maine town of Houlton. It's up on the Canadian border at the end of I-95. My Dad was a teacher and is a professional musician, and when she's not being a homemaker, health-care worker or beautician, my Mom sings in the church choir.

It was a great childhood for a musician.

My folks have a baby photograph of me laying on my Dad's lap. He's playing the mandolin, and I'm gazing up intently and reaching for the strings. Dad says it is the moment I fell in love with music, and I believe it.

When I was eleven, I traveled with the American Boychoir School. I saw most of the United States and Europe. It was a life-changing experience for me, and I am truly grateful.

Upon returning to my home town, I started playing in local bands. One of those bands was my Dad's, and those gigs gave me my professional foundation

At age 17, I travelled to eastern Europe, providing concerts and clinics as part of the Maine Youth Jazz Ensemble.

After high school, I served in the United States Air Force as a Bandsman; first with the USAF Band of Liberty, and then as the lead singer for the USAF country band, Silver Wings. I was with the Air Force for almost eight years, traveling to just about every corner of the world, and I had a lot of fun. Now I'm on my own and loving it.

I've played professionally everywhere from Northern Maine to Boston, MA; from Washington, D.C to Nashville, TN; from Branson, MS to Tuscon, AZ. Shonna and I, at long last, moved back home to Maine, and to quote the late/great John Denver, "hey, it's good to be back home again." I am now working on making a reputation for myself as a top-quality, Maine-based musician and entertainer.

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  • Excellent Album!!!
    author: Sean

    Travis is a true shining star from The County. I enjoyed it so much that I bought one for my pops as well. Chock full of soul, masterful musicality and clever stories. A must have.

  • yellow cat.....hmmmm
    author: salli

    gotta love yellow cat blues. i can picture that cat vividly !! and the response to the gift.. good job and lots of fun.

  • Awesome and pure!
    author: Dawn

    WOW! Amazing, pure voice and such talent with writing beautiful lyrics with a catchy tune that sticks with you all day! Loved the ballads and the upbeat stuff, actually just REALLY enjoyed the entire CD!

  • u meet him and then hear him, and it's just amazing
    author: Beth

    i met travis earlier this year, and when he told me he was in to music, I was like cool, can i hear some of your stuff. when i heard his cd, I couldn't beleive it. this guy has an amazing voice. I wish him the best of luck, and hope that he makes it big really soon, because if anyone deserves it, he does.

  • this singer/songwriter should be in everyones home
    author: moxie music canada

    if you want a good cd to enjoy all the songs, with no fillers.........this is it!!.......every song is well done........good for young and old.....caution...you could wear your cd out listening to it ,over and over, --so i suggest-- buy two .......well done!!.......glenn.. moxie music canada

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