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The folk revival officially ended in 1965, but a few brave souls continued to perform, at least casually, as though nothing had changed. The Tucson Tapes: First Set captures Travis Edmonson, one part of the duo Bud and Travis, with no more than his buoyant voice, a guitar, and an eclectic batch of songs. He moves easily from "Everybody's Talkin'" to "La Bamba" to "It Was a Very Good Year," bringing a flamboyant exuberance to everything he performs. He also has a penchant for Mexican songs like "Sabras Que Te Quiero" and "Malaguena Salerosa." Edmonson enjoys mixing with the audience, offering humorous banter, and inviting participation. This is a fun set, evoking the simplicity of the folk revival and offering a real treat to Bud and Travis fans.

Part of the beauty of The Tucson Tapes: Second Set is that no one had ever planned to release them. Just a casual tape of a casual evening, with Travis Edmonson playing his distinct brand of folk for his home town. The music, in-between banter, and audience participation also has a spontaneous feel to it as if to say, this is just for fun folks. Luckily, someone discovered The Tucson Tapes and decided that today's folk fans might want to join in on the fun. Edmonson covers everything from "If I Had A Hammer" to "Guantanamera" to "Scotch and Soda" with vim and vigor, backed by no more than his trusty guitar. The Tucson Tapes: Second Set inspires the listener to turn it up loud, close his or her eyes, and take a trip back in time.

-RL, Sing Out! Fall 2001

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