Coming down from the mountains of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and the Colorado Rockies, Travis "Fatman" Barner has long entertained crowds throughout the United States, performing at countless outdoor festivals, bluegrass jams and smoky 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.

Everything about Fatman is big; a jolly and lovable man with a raw look that belies a voice like an angel and a heart to match. 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.

"FRIENDS AND FAMILY" is the debut release for Fatman and on Philadelphia Label DIESEL THUNDER PRODUCTIONS, and features Fatman's