Today we’d like to introduce you to Travis Morningstar.
Travis, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I am from Indiana. I spent four years there performing in bars and restaurants as a solo acoustic act. One night, I was performing at a high school reunion & met someone there who invited me to Los Angeles. My LA journey began in June 2018 when I drove my car out to LA; I stayed with the person I met and their family living on their roof in a tent for three months.
Since then, I have been developing myself as an artist and using my personal experiences and adventures as songwriting inspiration. Recently, I spent a month living in a van located in the desert where I spent time writing and refining songs for my upcoming EP “4 AM.” which will be available on I-tunes, Apple Music, Spotify and Deezer, I plan on releasing the first single off of it called “Indigo” on July 30th, 2020. I have played venues such as “The Peppermint Club” in West Hollywood. I now reside in Culver City.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has not been a smooth road. A couple of months after moving to LA, my car broke down on the 101 North & the cost was too expensive to repair. I went nine months without a vehicle but luckily now I have wheels again to accomplish my dreams. Previously, I was living with someone and they kicked me out in the middle of Covid-19 quarantine so I had to couch hop for a couple of days with friends who weren’t afraid to take me in. I spent one night sleeping on a floor. When I ran out of places to go, I drove 4 hrs north to try to camp for two weeks in the woods. I was unable to set up camp so I got a motel room that night. I found a van on AirBnB for $10 a night which led me to Desert Hot Springs the next day, where I spent a month rebuilding myself & writing songs. I am back in Culver City now at a place I was living pre-COVID. It has been a challenging road but I have managed to survive so far.
Can you give our readers some background on your music?
I’m an artist. My genre is a mix of alternative rock and pop. I play guitar, piano, bass, sing, and write songs. What I’m known for is being a performer in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area.
What I am most proud of is my drive to not give up despite the challenges that I face. What sets me apart is my uniqueness as an individual. My art comes from within & from the real places that I’ve been.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
If I had to start over, I would have had more focus & not let any distractions get to me. To believe in my self as well as those around me who have inspired me to chase my dreams to the fullest potential.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @travismorningstar
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