Travis Morrison is probably on the road right now, somewhere between Atlanta and Florida, getting ready to play yet another show in front of his, um, shall we say, devoted fans. For the past 10 years he was the front man for the much loved D.C. emo/power pop/punk quartet The Dismemberment Plan, but recently took the big leap and went solo. His debut album, travistan, is out in stores and avilable from Barsuk records. A homegrown rock n roll hero and something of a D.C. legand, Morrison is also a really nice guy and was kind enough to give us his perspective on his hometown.

VITALS
Name: Travis Morrison
Age: 31
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
How long have you lived in Washington: All my life
Where do you currently live: Alexandria
Occupation: Musician

THE INTERVIEW
You just got back from the first leg of your tour. How did it go?
It was great! We’re a new band and it was a really fresh experience, being on the road with these folks. They’re great musicians and great folks.

How was it touring with Death Cab for Cutie?
Great, of course. Good friends, good band.

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