Traverser is a

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band formed in 2004. The band is known for their use of

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, and conceptually oriented songs and lyrics. Their live performances often include samples of pre-recorded audio to imply a storyline or

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to the audience. The band wrote and performed as a trio until October 2009 when Jon Shaffer, former guitarist for 7 Blue Skies, joined the band as a permanent second guitarist. Traverser has appeared at several major venues and events in central Florida including the 2009 Florida Music Festival The band began touring in 2011 in support of the re-release of their self-titled debut.

Members

Current Members * David Medairos - Lead Vocals/Guitar * David (DC) Shaw - Drums * Jon Shaffer - Guitar/Vocals * Rick Garitta - Bass/Vocals Former Members * Robert Spence - Bass (2004 - 2014)

Sponsorships

Traverser is sponsored by

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and Inearz Audio

Discography

Albums

*''Traverser'' - 2009 Independent Release *''Telemetry'' - 2010 *''Redshift'' - 2012 Independent Release *''Jupiter Doesn't Care About You'' - 2019 Independent Release

DVDs

*''Traversing The Blue Skies'' - 2009 Independent Release

Singles

References

{{Reflist Musical groups established in 2004 Musical groups from Orlando, Florida American progressive rock groups