Biography
We are on itunes, myspace, facebook, and sonicbids. We have performed at Summerfest 7 of the last 10 years, showcased 3 times at Chicago's famous Elbo Room, and Midpoint twice, just to name a few. We get spun on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, and WMSE and were included on WMSE's 8th LIVE comp CD, as well as ALL over the web.
With great songwriting and improvisation as well as genre bending imagination, Tyler Traband and his band provide an intimate, high-energy show that stretches the limits of stage performance. Featuring piano, guitar, some tasty bass, horns, full vocals, percussion, and a real Fender rhodes, this band can provide an intimate, polished performance of original material, then break down and jam at any moment.
Nominated for 17 Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards (7 for best keyboardist), Tyler draws his skill from classical training, years of touring, playing National Showcases, the WAMIS, Summerfest (the county’s largest outdoor music festival), and opening for such acts as the Indigo Girls, Matthew Sweet, Iggy Pop, Kansas, and Bad Company, as well live TV and radio performances and regular and historical airplay on New Rock 102.1, WIIL, Radio Milwaukee 88.9, and 91.7 WMSE. A strong Web presence has helped the band gain new fans all over the country and the world. Just type “Tyler Traband” into any search engine and see for yourself.
Defying conformity and simple definitions of “style,” he describes his attitude as “whatever is best for the song.” This is not just another pop act. Centering around fat old-school grooves and an incredibly powerful vocal style, this group follows no fads or trends. They interpret songs on an individual basis, and in doing so touch on every genre of modern music; from motown grooves, jazz, and funk, right up to modern pop. Undeniable hooks are the key here, and we dare you to listen and not get sucked in. This act is a true original.
Tyler’s fifth CD "re-issue" is available now on itunes, tylertraband.net and at CDbaby.com. At the website, you can download free mp3’s, view pictures, get club dates, purchase merchandise, and e-mail the band.
"leftovers from south 2nd street," Tyler's 4th studio release, was his 2nd CD produced by Grammy Award winning bassist Joe Puerta, from Ambrosia and Bruce Hornsby and the Range. This is a very strong effort, again showcasing Traband’s depth as both a writer and performer. These tracks are radio ready, and competitive on a national scale. In an era of regenerated loops and computerized electronica, these guys breathe life back into alternative pop, reminding us of a time when groups like the Guess Who, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Peter Gabriel were pushing the envelope of live recording. A day not so long ago when the players made all the difference.
A day Tyler would like to see come again.
Instrumentation
Tyler Traband- piano, rhodes, keys, trumpet and lead vocals
Geoff Howard- bass
Jon Anderson- saxes, woodwinds and backing vocals
John Simons- guitars and backing vocals
Tim Rush- drums, percussion and backing vocals
Char- sometimes on backing vocals
Discography
"Stuff" released 1997, "Snacks" released 1999, "Numbers" released 2001, "Leftovers from South 2nd Street" released 2005. New EP "re-issue" available now.
Links
| http://tylertraband.net |