First of all, to clear up the confusion, this profile is not maintained by anyone affiliated with the Reeltime Travelers- it was simply the idea of a fan who thought myspace would be a great way to share something special with the rest of the world.
If anyone who IS affiliated with the band comes across this particular profile and would like it removed or would like to take control of it, just drop me a message and I'd be happy to comply!
The band formed when four folks crossed paths in historical country music town, Johnson City, Tennessee, the site of the Ralph Stanley's first recording with the Stanley Brothers, and today's Bluegrass and Country Music Program at East Tennessee State University. Singer/songwriter guitarist Martha Scanlan and mandolinist Thomas Sneed moved to the heart of Appalachia from West of the Mississippi after hearing about the region's music while playing bluegrass in Europe. Fiddler and dancer Heidi Andrade came to the region from California with her husband, banjoist Roy Andrade, a native of Asheville, North Carolina. In the winter of 2002 Bristol, Tennessee native and bassist Brandon Story joined the band. Even before the Reeltime Travelers played together, each had a love for mountain music and a passion to learn the stories behind it. They continue to do fieldwork, interviewing old musicians, uncovering forgotten tunes, and in their shows and children's workshops, passing along the traditions they've collected.
The Reeltime Travelers bring five individual voices together to mine a common well of American roots music. Traveling the country, keeping old tunes alive and expanding the canon of Old-time songs, the Reeltime Travelers show a reverence for tradition while creating their own Old-Time Reeltime Americana music.
Albums and other merch can be found at reeltimetravelers.com
Thanks for all your support! The show went really well at the Laugh Factory, and the turnout was great!
If you couldn't make it, I have uploaded to my profile seven ten-minute segments from this outstanding variety show featuring Old Time Music, magic, dance, comedy and fun!
Check out the new FACEBOOK SONG and if your a Facebook member be sure and join the group "Fans of AJ Downing". Stay tuned on a new album due out by the end of the year!
Thanks for accepting our invite, we appreciate making new friends! Thanks for the support and good luck to us all in the future (insert shot and clinking glass here)
Hey, many thanks for posting this space. I just love the sounds these guys made - brilliant musicians & singers, who produced such exciting tunes & beautifully haunting songs. Cheers Dick
