In the early sixties, one of the hottest acts around was the dynamic duo of Bud & Travis. Bud Dashiell and Travis Edmonson both played classical guitars. I have heard that Travis played a Goya, but have not confirmed it. They were active in the thick of the folk craze of the time, but were very versatile and not always "folk."

Their repertoire ranged from folk to show tunes to ballads (many composed by Travis). Their greatest legacy may be the introduction of the music of northern Mexico, such as the "bolero" form (Rayito de Luna and others) to American audiences. Their Latin Album, the last they made together, is a celebration of Latin American music, with beautiful guitar work and elegant harmonies. When you heard them, you would not believe it was two "gringos" performing. They were that good.

Travis is still with us, in Phoenix, Arizona, though he is unable to play due to physical disabilities. Bud died of a brain tumor some years ago, in Los Angeles, where he taught guitar. Their albums have been re-released by Travis on CD. The collection includes much previously unreleased material. I'm not selling for him - I just bought several to replace old vinyl LP's that were going south.