Travis Reitsma is quickly gaining recognition in
the emerging music community of Windsor, ON. Aligning himself with such
Windsor legends as Ron Leary and Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe, Travis is
quickly becoming a mainstay in the music scene. His debut full-length
album “Bluebeard” was released August 1st, 2008 and was called “the feel-good album of the summer” by WAMM (Windsor Arts & Music Magazine)
‘Scene’ writer Jamie Greer. Along with producer Eric Welton, Travis has
created an album that mirrors the tension of hyper-technology and
grass-roots tradition found in our urbanized society today.
Travis’ second album Outside the Factory Gates
is set to be released on February 19th, 2010 and is dedicated to the
working women and men of Windsor, ON. On this album, along with
producer and master-musician Johnny West, Travis has delved into
full-fledged protest alt-folk. The songs have a distinctly
Windsoresque flavour and are brought to life by an experimental flare
that runs throughout the album.
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“In a city burdened by high unemployment, fleeting
industry and the designation as “the smog capital of Canada,” local
musician Travis Reitsma has flourished, making it his own creative
incubator.” — Dylan Kristy, Windsor Star, February 18th, 2010
“When conflict and tension exist between two forces it’s necessary
to find a poet. A person who gives meaning and voice to suffering is
one who restores dignity to those on the frontline. Travis Reitsma
through his album Outside the Factory Gates has accomplished just
that…5/5 stars” — Dylan Kristy, Windsor Star, February 18th, 2010
“[Outside the Factory Gates is] a truly made in
Windsor product that proves to be as personally, politically and
musically adventurous as his loyal band of followers could have hoped
for.” — Paul Hoffman, WAMM Magazine, February, 2010.
“…the working man’s champion for the singer-songwriter troubadours of the city” – WAMM (Windsor) July 2008
“Holy S**t. Pardon
my French, but… [Travis Reitsma’s] “Bluebeard” CD is a pure joy to
listen to and…continues to put a smile on my face with each listen…the
feel good album of the summer.”– WAMM (Windsor) August 2008