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Who is Traveler?

Carol Hendrix Burrus sings, plays piano and flute, and writes the songs. Charlie Burrus sings and plays guitar, piano and percussion. Andy Black sings and plays bass and percussion.

The three have been playing together for years, and are often joined by more friends on stage and on disc, most notably Luigi Bai, Herman Kluge and Howard Hendrix.

What's the music like?

While the radio and TV spurt out the overproduced product of the factory farm studio, Traveler's music is grass fed and cage free. It is a sound that is universal and approachable, yet able to establish a personal relationship with the listener.

Andy, Carol and Charlie create a groove that gives Traveler's music its organic texture, but it is Carol's voice, both as a songwriter and as a singer, that provides the flavor. Hers is a crystal clear alto, delivered with an earnestness that grabs your attention without demanding the spotlight; the emphasis is on the song, the conversation between musician and audience.

Carol's voice is not alone on stage; their tight vocal harmonies are evidence of Traveler's more than 15 years of playing together. During this time the groups's style has not remained fixed in one place. They started out playing more traditional folk music, but their journey currently winds through jazz, folk, soul and rock, without setting up permanent residence in any one camp. Although they will almost certainly continue to transform and reinvent their style, they seem very happy with the present moment.

So far Traveler has recorded two CDs, both of which are available at any show or online at CD Baby: Cross the River (2003) and Old Red Shoes (2005), and they are expecting a third in 2008. For a taste of each, see our sounds page at this site or our MySpace page.