Travis Linville

Performing comes natural to Linville, a 28 year old, originally from Chickasha, OK, whose family name has gone hand in hand with music for three generations.  "My grandparents had a family band that played dances, parties and live on the Chickasha radio station, so I think it always felt right to pursue music.” Linville says. 

The first music he learned was country, but traditional jazz with a melody and changes really defines music for him and has played a big part in his musical studies.  The melding of jazz and country, together with other musical influences, has resulted in the okie music and Red Dirt sound which has become synonymous with Linville’s name.

Once a University of Oklahoma guitar performance major, Linville’s guitar work can be absolutely dazzling, his songwriting simple and heartfelt.  He was the voice and lead songwriter for the Burtschi Brothers for five years, touring widely during that period.  Much of his original music is recorded on the four Burtschi Brothers albums, produced between 2000 and 2004. 

With over 1500 performances, and a long list of studio credits behind him, Linville now spends more time writing and recording at his Dirtybird Studio in Norman, performing  about 150 days out of the year.  “I hope to continue writing and performing music, touring, working as a sideman, and producing good records here in the woods.” Linville says.

For additional Summer Breeze information call the Performing Arts Studio at 405-307-9320 (PAS office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and from 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday.)   Visit http://www.sonicbids.com/travislinville for additional information on Linville.

The Performing Arts Studio produces Summer Breeze Concerts, which are made possible in part by grants from the Norman Arts Council, Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Sponsors include Mark Miller; Jamie Belknap D.D.S. and Donna Sparks D.D.S.; Skye Diers, Gingerbread Nursery School; and Victor T. Wilson, M.D. P.C., Caring Pediatrics.  Contributors include Corner Post Management and Consulting; Physical Therapy Central; and Republic Bank and Trust. 

Friends include Ed and Sumya Adwon; American First Abstract Co; The Crucible; The Earth Natural Foods; First State Bank, Noble; David Fries Roofing, MDS Plumbing, Pepe Delgados, Cardinal Engineering, T. J. Campbell Construction and The Zoo Amphitheater. In-kind support comes from Montford Inn; Residence Inn of Norman; The Deli; Norman Parks and Recreation Department; and the Summer Breeze Stage Crew.