The Travis Carter Band Rocks Staten Island
Posted by: Denelle
Those of you who've been around 90&9 for any length of time will probably remember Travis Carter. A Christian music fanatic and former member of Plan:Be, Travis is now the lead singer of the Travis Carter Band. They look to be making quite an impression in NY and hopefully on a larger scale very soon.
Here is a recap from Travis of their latest performance.
Friday Night at the Muddy Cup 11.10.06
Two years ago I started writing lyrics and a year ago I started to develop melody. I had prayed the year before that the Lord would allow me to write songs. I felt it was impossible without His help. Gradually, I realized that God was giving me the abilities to go beyond my own limitations. I don't play a melodic instrument and I have never considered myself a singer. I thought song writing was for others but not me. I had a desire but felt inadequate. He blessed me. I have desired to share my feelings of faith and frailty in a way that's honest and real. The Lord provided me with friends eager to help bring my songs into reality and see my vision as their vision.
Last night the "Travis Carter Band" played at the Muddy Cup, which is a trendy secular coffeehouse in Staten Island, NY. We headlined the evening after sharing the stage with a folk singer and an old school punk band. High school students and teachers, from the school I teach at, were all there. They stayed for the entire evening. The focus was on teacher bands. I was nervous but very excited. I had never sung my original material before an audience before and it was the first time with this band. It was also in front of my students and colleagues. I was curious as to how they would react to my musical endeavors. The band kicked in with the first tune called "Do You Know". It was a solid groove that made you want to move. I realized after a short case of shaky leg syndrome that it was going to be alright. I sang the material as I had done the night before. The band was pumped, the crowd was expectant and I was hoping I'd remember the ever changing lyrics.
The rest of the set was electric and the applause after each song let me know that we had connected. My students waited, anticipated and smiled when I smiled at them. Some even had their mouths open like they were shocked. It was a thrill for me. I felt like I had stepped up another level in my own musical experience. My voice was strong and the band went the extra mile. How were they? Well, the guitarist shredded a few tunes and the drummer got more than a few double bass kicks out of the music. Annette, my sister, let her long black hair flow down and around as she confidently played keys for this "new" band we were in. The bass player unabashedly laid the foundation groovin the heart and soul of everyone there. I realized countless times that the Lord had blessed this evening and also had given me the desire of my heart.
The show went great. People were impressed with our musicianship and sound. All glory goes to God. He does all things well. Only He knows where it will go next. Proverbs 3:5,6
Those of you who've been around 90&9 for any length of time will probably remember Travis Carter. A Christian music fanatic and former member of Plan:Be, Travis is now the lead singer of the Travis Carter Band. They look to be making quite an impression in NY and hopefully on a larger scale very soon.
Here is a recap from Travis of their latest performance.
Friday Night at the Muddy Cup 11.10.06
Two years ago I started writing lyrics and a year ago I started to develop melody. I had prayed the year before that the Lord would allow me to write songs. I felt it was impossible without His help. Gradually, I realized that God was giving me the abilities to go beyond my own limitations. I don't play a melodic instrument and I have never considered myself a singer. I thought song writing was for others but not me. I had a desire but felt inadequate. He blessed me. I have desired to share my feelings of faith and frailty in a way that's honest and real. The Lord provided me with friends eager to help bring my songs into reality and see my vision as their vision.
Last night the "Travis Carter Band" played at the Muddy Cup, which is a trendy secular coffeehouse in Staten Island, NY. We headlined the evening after sharing the stage with a folk singer and an old school punk band. High school students and teachers, from the school I teach at, were all there. They stayed for the entire evening. The focus was on teacher bands. I was nervous but very excited. I had never sung my original material before an audience before and it was the first time with this band. It was also in front of my students and colleagues. I was curious as to how they would react to my musical endeavors. The band kicked in with the first tune called "Do You Know". It was a solid groove that made you want to move. I realized after a short case of shaky leg syndrome that it was going to be alright. I sang the material as I had done the night before. The band was pumped, the crowd was expectant and I was hoping I'd remember the ever changing lyrics.
The rest of the set was electric and the applause after each song let me know that we had connected. My students waited, anticipated and smiled when I smiled at them. Some even had their mouths open like they were shocked. It was a thrill for me. I felt like I had stepped up another level in my own musical experience. My voice was strong and the band went the extra mile. How were they? Well, the guitarist shredded a few tunes and the drummer got more than a few double bass kicks out of the music. Annette, my sister, let her long black hair flow down and around as she confidently played keys for this "new" band we were in. The bass player unabashedly laid the foundation groovin the heart and soul of everyone there. I realized countless times that the Lord had blessed this evening and also had given me the desire of my heart.
The show went great. People were impressed with our musicianship and sound. All glory goes to God. He does all things well. Only He knows where it will go next. Proverbs 3:5,6
