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About Me


Coming down from the mountains of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Travis "Fatman" Barner has long entertained crowds throughout the Keystone State, performing at countless outdoor festivals, bluegrass jams and bars. After several years, this unique and iconic performer is taking his blend of old-timey music and acoustic rock and roll and releasing his debut record worldwide on Diesel Thunder Productions.
He's big; a jolly and lovable man with a raw look that belies a voice like an angel. When you see Fatman, it's hard to imagine what he sounds like--but when he opens his mouth to sing, all of that changes. Fatman is a simple musician, singing traditional folk songs from a simpler time--stories of war and love and broken hearts. He's a window to America's rich musical past--from folk to bluegrass, blues to rock.
His new album, a collection of old traditional tunes and several of his own, Pink Floyd inspired creations, "FRIENDS AND FAMILY" is the debut release for Fatman and on Philadelphia Label DIESEL THUNDER PRODUCTIONS. Produced by award-winning singer songwriter and national recording artist Dennis Magee Fallon (KATSU, LOWJACK), Fatman's new album is a tight, short and sweet collection that draws us into Fatman's simple, heartfelt world.
“A large fellow who possesses an equally large presence. When listening, Fatman's earthy acoustic fire will send chills dancing up your spine... ” -Centre Daily Times
“Sound. Style. Selection. Sass. These are the things that make Fatman stand apart from the rest.” -Blue Weekly
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Member Since: 24/02/2006
Band Website: bouldertalent.com/fatman
Band Members: Fatman with any number of his 'friends and family' - which include, Joel Barner, Jason Dumm, Chad Elder, Seth Rippey, George Barner, Dennis Fallon, Raymond Springsteel, Gerry Scroggins, Josh Long, Drew Campbell, Mirco Altenbach, Bill McKay, Adrian Engfer, Matt Flaherty, John McKay, Jeff Frye, Jason Davoli, Dana Pagnatto, Grahm Dion, Paul Newby, Pat Newby, Mickey Cline, Mark Cline, Katie McCaslin, Michelle Shanta, Dane Albright, Mike D'Ercole

THE NEW EXTENDED VERSION OF FATMAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY NOW DIGITALLY AVAILABLE ON CD BABY!
Your donations are very much appreciated. Thank you for supporting live music.

Influences: Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, John Denver, John Prine, Tom Waits, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Simon & Garfunkel, and My Family and Friends!
Sounds Like: An old-timey blend of Appalachia, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk, backed up by a love of Pink Floyd.
Record Label: DIESEL THUNDER PRODUCTIONS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Holiday Tour 2009

ATTENTION CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIANS : Fatman's Holiday Tour 2009This year will have some venues new to Fatman, like - Old New York in State College & South Avis Inn in South Avis, a revisit to The Red...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

Summer Tour 2009

That's right! The rumors are true, Fatman is coming back to Pennsylvania for the entire month of August for Summer Tour 2009. Get ready to party!
Posted by on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:54:00 GMT

People of LOCK HAVEN, STATE COLLEGE, BELLEFONTE, MILL HALL, HUNTINGDON...

ATTENTION PEOPLE OF LOCK HAVEN, STATE COLLEGE, HUNTINGDON, MILL HALL, BELLEFONTE AND JERSEY SHORE! Fatman will be performing in your town! He's crammed so many shows into so few days--get a babysitter...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:26:00 GMT

Home for the Holidays Tour 2008

Well, it's been widely rumored, but now it's official. Fatman is coming home to PA for a full 3 weeks to jam your ears off. So get ready for some delicious, old school, old-timey music in the usual pl...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:06:00 GMT

Dark Side Success!!

Well, the Pink Floyd Dark Side of The Moon show was a great success!!!Everything came together at the right time and in the right way to make a perfectly executed tribute. I myself was a little worrie...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:49:00 GMT

Dark Side of The Moon Live at The Fiske Planetarium

Right On!  Hey, it's Fatman.I'm proud to be the musical director/coordinater for the Dark Side of The Moon Live w/ Laser Show @ The Fiske Planetarium June 14th 2008 in Boulder Colorado on the cam...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:24:00 GMT

FATMAN does AMERICA!

Hello Friends- Dennis Fallon, Fatman's producer, here.  Wanted to let everyone know what's been going on in Fatman land, as Fatman and I haven't checked in for quite some time.  Hope the sea...
Posted by on Wed, 07 May 2008 16:58:00 GMT

CD REVIEW FROM THE CENTRE DAILY TIMES (State College,PA)

Below is a review of "Friends and Family" that ran in the CENTRE DAILY TIMES (State College, PA) for the week of January 18th, 2007.Congrats to FATMAN!-Dennis Fallon **********************************...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:25:00 GMT

FATMANS ATTIC

Hey friends (and family)- Fatman and I have so many old songs, hidden tracks, outtakes and live shows recorded that we have decided to share it with Fatman's loving and loyal myspace friends. I have m...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:40:00 GMT

FATMAN IN BLUE WEEKLY MAGAZINE

Here is the article from LAST WEEK'S BLUE WEEKLY MAGAZINE: Go Fatman! ON THE SCENE: FATMAN By Jessica SavrockFor Blue WeeklyFor Travis "Fatman" Barner, the contour and content of his music is as uniqu...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:40:00 GMT