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Two Way Traffic
is a local band from Wichita, Kansas playing traditional
country, contemporary country,
60's rock n roll and 70's rock n roll.
The band was formed in 2000 by
Ben Travis, Bryan Weidler and Jim Brennan.
The band currently has six members.

Two Way Traffic
plays a variety of venues including
weddings, private parties, festivals and taverns.
If you would like more information
about our upcoming schedule
go to our
performances page.

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Ben Travis

Instrument - Lead Guitar/Ryhthm Guitar/Vocals

Born- Bellaire, Ohio

Family - Wife/Tammy, Son/Benjamin, Daughter/Angela, Dogs/Missy & Lizzy, Cat/Bailey

Employed - Wichita Greyhound Charities, Executive Director

Hobbies - Pittsburgh Steeler Fan, which he says has nothing to do with the colors of this website (Ah Ha); Music; Music; and more Music

Musical Influences - The Beatles, The Everly Bros., Roy Clark, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, America

Musical Background - He was a founding member of the band in 1998. He mostly played acoustic rhythm guitar as a hobby until the band was formed. In 2003 he also started performing acoustic shows featuring music by James Taylor, America, Bread and many more of your favorite 70's acoustic artists.

Ben's Message - "I'm having the time of my life playing music and I really enjoy meeting the fans that come out to see us. I want my wife to know how much I appreciate her love, encouragement & support."

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Jim Brennan

Instrument - Fiddle/Harmonica/Vocals

Born - St. Marys, Ks.

Family - Wife, Linda; Son, James Lawrence

Employed - White Star Machinery

Hobbies - Fishing, Hunting, Learning how to play new instruments

Musical Influences - Mark O'Connor, Pott County Pork & Bean Band

Musical Background - He was a founding member of the band in 1998 and & has played the fiddle since he was a child. He also plays the banjo, guitar & mandolin.

Jim's Message - Yet to be heard!

Mick Wade

Instrument - Drums

Born - Quote: "Musicians are suppose to be evasive about this question, and who am I to argue with tradition."

Family - Two Children

Hobbies - Music pretty much takes up all his spare time, as he runs his own studio and is member of two other bands besides Two-Way-Traffic (Empire & Metalfower). Aside from that , he always enjoys spending time with his children, traveling, reading, learning more about his computer, watching anything good on TV ( sports, educational programs, movies) or at the theater, and attending live entertainment events.

Musical Influences - He could easily fill up this page with the names of artists that have influenced him, but some of the standouts are Pink Floyd, Rush, Led Zepplin & King Crimson.Some of his favorite drummers are Neil Peart, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland and Bill Bruford.

Musical Background - He joined the band in March 2001.

Mick's Message - Performing good music can take you to other spiritual and even physical planes. It's something you have to embrace; it won't happen on its own. Jimmy Hendrix spoke of the "healing power of music", and I'm a big believer in that concept. Playing the drums is also very athletic and therapeutic -- there's no better instrument to take your frustrations out on. Lastly, it's rather hard to explain, the feeling of empowerment you receive when you know that you have moved someone with your music and that, in my case, you were responsible for the tempo of their heart for a moment in time.

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Jim Harrison

Instrument - Acoustic Guitar/Vocalsls

Born - Oklahoma City, Ok.

Family - Wife - Holly

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Mark Brownlee

Instrument - Bass Guitar/Vocals

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Bob Bales

Instrument - Steel Guitar/Lead Guitar

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"Ten Day/Two Way" Acoustic Shows Ten Day/Two Way is Ben Travis & Jim Harrison from Two Way Traffic & Tanya & Sandy White from Ten Day Wish No Upcoming Shows ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// _______________________________ `The Traffic Report:` ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////		*`Two Way Traffic`* Contact info ben@twowaytraffic.com or call Ben Travis (316) 734-0874 Go to Ben's MySpace Page ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// No Upcoming Shows _______________________________ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
		*Two Way Traffic* is a local band from Wichita, Kansas playing traditional country, contemporary country, 60's rock n roll and 70's rock n roll. The band was formed in 2000 by Ben Travis, Bryan Weidler and Jim Brennan. The band currently has six members. *Two Way Traffic* plays a variety of venues including weddings, private parties, festivals and taverns. If you would like more information about our upcoming schedule go to our performances page. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww *Ben Travis* Instrument - Lead Guitar/Ryhthm Guitar/Vocals Born- Bellaire, Ohio Family - Wife/Tammy, Son/Benjamin, Daughter/Angela, Dogs/Missy & Lizzy, Cat/Bailey Employed - Wichita Greyhound Charities, Executive Director Hobbies - Pittsburgh Steeler Fan, which he says has nothing to do with the colors of this website (Ah Ha); Music; Music; and more Music Musical Influences - The Beatles, The Everly Bros., Roy Clark, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, America Musical Background - He was a founding member of the band in 1998. He mostly played acoustic rhythm guitar as a hobby until the band was formed. In 2003 he also started performing acoustic shows featuring music by James Taylor, America, Bread and many more of your favorite 70's acoustic artists. Ben's Message - "I'm having the time of my life playing music and I really enjoy meeting the fans that come out to see us. I want my wife to know how much I appreciate her love, encouragement & support." Send Me An Email Click Here *Jim Brennan* Instrument - Fiddle/Harmonica/Vocals Born - St. Marys, Ks. Family - Wife, Linda; Son, James Lawrence Employed - White Star Machinery Hobbies - Fishing, Hunting, Learning how to play new instruments *Musical Influences* - Mark O'Connor, Pott County Pork & Bean Band Musical Background - He was a founding member of the band in 1998 and & has played the fiddle since he was a child. He also plays the banjo, guitar & mandolin. Jim's Message - Yet to be heard! Mick Wade Instrument - Drums Born - Quote: "Musicians are suppose to be evasive about this question, and who am I to argue with tradition." Family - Two Children Hobbies - Music pretty much takes up all his spare time, as he runs his own studio and is member of two other bands besides Two-Way-Traffic (Empire & Metalfower). Aside from that , he always enjoys spending time with his children, traveling, reading, learning more about his computer, watching anything good on TV ( sports, educational programs, movies) or at the theater, and attending live entertainment events. Musical Influences - He could easily fill up this page with the names of artists that have influenced him, but some of the standouts are Pink Floyd, Rush, Led Zepplin & King Crimson.Some of his favorite drummers are Neil Peart, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland and Bill Bruford. Musical Background - He joined the band in March 2001. Mick's Message - Performing good music can take you to other spiritual and even physical planes. It's something you have to embrace; it won't happen on its own. Jimmy Hendrix spoke of the "healing power of music", and I'm a big believer in that concept. Playing the drums is also very athletic and therapeutic -- there's no better instrument to take your frustrations out on. Lastly, it's rather hard to explain, the feeling of empowerment you receive when you know that you have moved someone with your music and that, in my case, you were responsible for the tempo of their heart for a moment in time. Send Me An Email Click Here Jim Harrison Instrument - Acoustic Guitar/Vocalsls Born - Oklahoma City, Ok. Family - Wife - Holly Employed Hobbies Musical Influences Musical Background Jim's Message - Mark Brownlee Instrument - Bass Guitar/Vocals Born - Family - Employed Hobbies Musical Influencesy Musical Background Mark's Message Bob Bales Instrument - Steel Guitar/Lead Guitar Born Family Hobbies Musical Influences Musical Background Bob's Message**