Based in Tuscaloosa, AL

Available for East Coast/Southeast US studio tracking sessions and national touring

Rock & Roll + Lyrical drumming style for singer/songwriters and Americana acts 

Takes pride in his collaboration, intuition, genre flexibility

Plays from the heart, not a chart

"Travis is a natural musical timekeeping wizard!..He’s all about serving the song, and will keep you happily in the pocket with a smile and a beautiful groove…I’ve worked with some of the best drummers in the world over my 40 year career as a producer/engineer, from Larry Mullen Jr.  of U2 to Manu Katché…trust me you’ll be delighted he’s on your session, easy going with a happy attitude & quick as a whippet with ideas!” - Kevin Moloney, Grammy Nominated Producer (U2, Sinead O'Connor)

"Travis brought an enthusiastic energy to the studio along with an ability to skillfully bring my ideas to life. He is committed to his craft and recording memorable drum tracks.” – Neil Perry, Singer/Songwriter formerly of Grammy-Award Winning The Band Perry

"I had the opportunity to record with Travis for a week in November 2024.  His enthusiasm, attention to detail,and consistently top-level musicianship contributed to a very successful session.  In addition to the "must-have" time, taste and tone, Travis' ability to sound at home across a wide variety of traditional and modern settings was inspiring."   - Zack Page, International Bass Guitarist

“Travis joined me for a memorable performance at AVL Fest in 2023 and recorded the drums for ‘Shallow Ground’ at Echo Mountain Studios, playing a beat that fit the song perfectly. ‘Shallow Ground’ is featured on my new record, Interpreting Heart Sounds Vol. 1.”  -  A. Lee Edwards, Singer/Songwriter

“The first studio session I ever played with Travis was unlike any other.  Not only did he come fully prepared knowing the songs, but he came with notes on how to enhance them. I sing differently when he’s behind the kit.  He has decades of experience, plays from the heart, and is a solid hang. The music of the Blue Roses has been so influenced by Travis and wouldn’t be the same without him.”  - Amanda Neill, Singer/Songwriter of The Blue Roses
 

Current Commitments:  

  • Amanda Neill & The Blue Roses (Asheville, NC) - www.amandaneillmusic.com

Previous Studio/Live Engagements:

  • Neil Perry (formerly of Grammy-Award Winning The Band Perry)  
  • Kevin Moloney - Grammy-Nominated Producer (U2, Sinead O'Connor)
  • Eric Wofford - Grammy-Award Winning Producer/Engineer 
  • Joshua V. Smith - Former Engineer of Jack White Studio/Third Man Records
  • Brad Rice - Producer/Guitarist (past member of Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Son Volt, Keith Urban)
  • Ian McLagan - R&R Hall of Fame Keyboardist (past member of Small Faces, Faces, collaborator with the Rolling Stones)
  • Jim Eno - Public Hi-Fi Studio Engineer and Drummer for Grammy-Nominated band Spoon
  • The Century (Austin, TX)
  • Black Water Gospel (Austin, TX)
  • All Hail (Austin, TX)
  • Amy Cook (Austin, TX)
  • John Dupree Band (Raleigh, NC)
  • The Greybirds (Asheville, NC)
  • A. Lee Edwards (Asheville, NC)
  • Blue Angel Blue (Raleigh, NC)
  • Round Two (Raleigh, NC)
  • Traffix (Raleigh, NC)

Studios Tracked:

  • Citizen Vinyl Studio (Asheville, NC)
  • Echo Mountain Recording Studios (Asheville, NC)
  • Doe Branch Studio (Marshall, NC)
  • Cacophony Recorders (Austin, TX)
  • Arlyn Studios (Austin, TX)
  • Ray Benson's Bismeaux Studios (Austin, TX)
  • Treehouse Studios (Nashville, TN)
  • Music Row Studio (Nashville, TN)
  • A. Studio (Charleson, SC)
  • Osceola Recording Studio (Raleigh, NC)
  • Mark McKee Recording Studio (Raleigh, NC)

Notable Venues Performed:

  • Levon Helm Studios (Woodstock, NY)
  • Brooklyn Made (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Berlin Under Ave A (New York, NY)
  • Park Theater (Hudson, NY)
  • The Continental Club (Austin, TX)
  • South By San Jose (Austin, TX)
  • Gruene Hall (New Braunfels, TX)
  • Stubb's (Austin, TX)
  • Mohawk (Austin, TX)
  • Adair's Saloon (Dallas, TX)
  • Voodoo Music Festival (New Orleans, LA)
  • Tropic of Cancer Music Festival (Todos Santos, Mexico)
  • AVL Fest (Asheville, NC)
  • The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
  • The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
  • Lincoln Theater (Raleigh, NC)
  • The Pour House (Raleigh, NC)
  • The Camel (Richmond, VA)
  • Arena Bowl Pre-Show (Grand Rapids, MI)
  • The Evening Muse (Atlanta, GA)
  • Cumberland's (Charleston, SC)
  • The Attic (Greenville, NC)
  • Walnut Creek Ampitheater Side Stages (Raleigh, NC)
  • G105 Raleigh, NC  Radio Festivals
  • Offshore Bar (Saint Thomas, USVI)
  • Divi Carina Bay Casino (Saint Croix, USVI)
  • NC College Music Events (NCSU, UNC, Duke, Elon College, ECU

 

Current Gear:   Fibes, Gretsch, Zildjian, Istanbul, Remo, ProMark