Travis Larson Band has contributed to the new Musicians For Minneapolis - 57 Songs for the I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief Effort Benefit CD. This special 3-CD collection of tracks features contributions from a multitude of artists including Steve Vai, Dick Dale, Los Lobos, Calexico, Howe Gelb, Simple Kid, DJ Spooky, Les Claypool, Bobby Bare Jr., Lee Scratch Perry, George Clinton and Joe Bonamassa to name a few.

The compilation is dedicated to the survivors and those who lost their lives on the I-35W Bridge, August 1st, 2007 - and to their families and friends, the rescue teams and volunteers. All proceeds from the sale of this compilation CD go to the Minnesota Helps - Bridge Disaster Fund. Electro-Voice (the producer of this CD) hopes to sell out of the first pressing of 5,000 copies and raise $100,000 - in time for the Aug. 1 anniversary of the collapse.

Musicians For Minneapolis is already on sale at a number of Twin Cities independent record stores, and everywhere through CDBaby.com. You can read more about the project at the EV Musicians For Minneapolis website.

In tandem with the release of Musicians for Minneapolis: 57 Songs for the I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief Effort Electro-Voice will also be launching a celebrity memorabilia charity auction for the same cause, which includes an Ibanez guitar signed by Steve Vai, two signed Les Paul guitars from Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society guitar phenom Zakk Wylde, a Dean bass signed by all members of Megadeth, and a custom Minarik Dick Dale flame guitar, among other items to be listed in upcoming days at www.electrovoice.com/musiciansforminneapolis.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS CD.

Happy New Year and Valentine's Day. Two birds...

So, the Travis Larson Band is off to a great start this year taking a little time off, re-charging those batteries and getting a full year's worth of flu's and colds out of the way in just one month. 'Cause that's how we roll...

Word is that the band may be headed to the Southern states on the next installment of the Digi-Truck Tour. Keep an eye on the tourdates for info on that and more.

The band recently returned from the Winter NAMM show. Held every year in Anaheim, CA, the show is always a great time to see old friends, hear and see the greatest musicians in the world and chow. Check out the new gallery with pics from the NAMM show featuring TLB performances at the Digitech booth, and R.E.T. We also threw in some holiday fun stuff...

Also, check out this insightful tour-ogrophy by Dave Martone chronicling our last Digi-Tour with his "Shredmaster Highness". And who is that cute girl on his YouTube video?

Finally, 2008 marks the ten year anniversary for yours truly, TLB. But more on that later....

"The point of the journey is not to arrive, the point of departure is not to return." - N.P