Traverser is a
progressive rock
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band formed in 2004. The band is known for their use of
visual art
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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
theme
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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
Gibson Guitars
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Fryette Amplification
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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
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Musical groups established in 2004
Musical groups from Orlando, Florida
American progressive rock groups