Travis and the St. Lou's will not be booking any gigs the months of August, September, and October of 2010. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you would like to book us after October, access the contact form, by clicking the "contact" link at the top of this page. Thank you.
Travis, Jimmy and Surge
Band Biography
Travis and the St. Lou's formed in early 2010 and though they've only been playing together for a short time-their sound is one of veterans. Meeting at the infamous Wednesday Night Music Club, Travis Swanson, Jimmy Nevala and Scott Syrjala play the blues and R & B like it's going out of style (which it isn't by the way)!
Travis, their headsy front man, is one true young talent. Not old enough to drink, but he sure can wail on the guitar. Jimmy Nevala, keeping the low end down, loves long walks on the beach, puppies, and has the greatest fan book page ever, on Facebook. Crawling with his cane is Scott Syrjala, the old man of the group at 30 something - he just tries to keep up with these young talents.
With a set list that would rival any true blues band and originals that do the same, Travis and the St. Lou's are an absolute pleasure to not only listen to, but to see as well. They can be seen and heard all around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.
It wasn't until after I discovered Sean Costello and his music that I realized that playing for a living is what I wanted to do. I was very fortunate to meet Tom Hyslop (writer for the Blues Revue) who showed me all the greats and had all the records I wanted to listen to and learn (I'm still learning!). I discovered the blues at age 17 and haven't looked back since. Ever since my first Freddie King instrumental I've been a student of the blues and take pride in the dedication it takes to hone such a craft. There's nothing else I'd rather be doing then playing the music I love and am blessed to be able to do that with this band. Influences: Sean Costello, Freddie King, B.B. King, Shawn Pittman, Kid Ramos, Robert Ward, Earl Hooker, and so many more...
I've been a student of all types of music for as long as I can remember. I appreciate a broad spectrum of music, spanning from Indie-Pop to Black Metal. In addition to the bass guitar, I play the trumpet, guitar, sing, and march in The Blue Notes Drum and Bugle Corps.
Myself, I am the old man in the group at 30 something. I've been playing the drums for about 3 years now and only have recently been studying the blues. I am a self taught drummer with so, so much more to learn - and I am willing to do so. I am fortunate enough to know some great drummers in our local area, including Dan Stevens who has shown me a thing or two. I have played with, and sometimes still do, a band out of Escanaba, MI called The Jam Band. I have been really lucky to know some great musicians in our area and have been learning everything I can from each one. Some of my influences are Kenny Aronoff, and Noah Levy, ironically both drum for the BoDeans-in which I am a huge fan of!
Honky Tonk- Bill Dogget
Reconsider Baby- Lowell Fulson
I Aint Got You- Jimmy Reed
See See Baby- Freddie King
Dirty Work at the Crossroads- Clarence Gatemouth Brown
Sweet Little Angel- BB King
Tell Me- Travis Swanson
Lovin Machine- Wynonie Harris
Travelin South- Albert Collins
She Belongs to Me- Travis Swanson
Side Tracked- Freddie King
Letter to My Girlfriend- Guitar Slim
All Your Love (I miss Loving)- Otis Rush
Talk To Your Daughter- J.B. Lenoir
The Misfit- Earl Hooker
Can I Change My Mind- Tyrone Davis
A Man and the Blues- Buddy Guy
Home to Live with God- Traditional Hymnal
Killing Floor- Howlin Wolf
The Hustle is On- T- Bone Walker
Hold On This Time- Johnnie Taylor
Youre a Part of Me- Sean Costello/Paul Linden
Im a Ram- Al Green
All Your Love/Easy Baby- Magic Sam
Dont Think About it Baby- Michael Bloomfield
Your Love Is Amazing- Robert Ward
Aint No Sunshine- Bill Withers
Phone Booth- Robert Cray
Good Work/Johnny B. Goode- Bodeans/ Chuck Berry
I Got a Woman- Ray Charles
Sugar Sweet- Muddy Waters
Twice as Old- Reverend Raven
Sloppy Drunk- Jimmy Rogers
Here I am ( Come and take me away)- Al Green
Rocket 88- Jackie Brenston/ Ike Turner
Crazy Love- Travis Swanson
Walkin Away- Travis Swanson
Tears Ive Cried- Travis Swanson
Let Me Be With You- Travis Swanson
Shes Dynamite- Hollywood Fats
Sen-Sa-Shun- Freedie King
Im Just Your Fool- Little Walter
Cut You Loose- Travis Swanson
Change Of Plans- Travis Swanson
Its My Life- Junior Wells
I Dont Believe- Bobby Bland
Born to Entertain - Robert Ward
The tracks you are listening to were recorded live at WNMC. A big thanks goes out to Kurt Gronvall and Matt Rich. Oh, and if you are not listening to the tracks...well click play.
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August 28 Saturday - Marquette International Seafood Festival - Marquette, MI
3:30 - 4:30 and 5:15 - 6:15
*Please note: Travis and the St. Lou's will not be booking any gigs August through October of 2010. They are on a walk-about in Australia, trying to get closer as a band. Ah, just kidding on the last part, but seriously no gigs until November - sorry.
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