TEB
The Lineup
Travis Ehrenstrom
Vocals / Guitar
Patrick Pearsall
Bass / Vocals
Kyle Pickard
Drums
Conner Bennett
Lead Guitar
Patrick Ondrozeck
Keys
Documentary Timeline
Travis Ehrenstrom Band: A Timeline
From Central Oregon roots to national tours, a cross-country songwriting journey, and a post-pandemic revival, this timeline traces the moments that shaped Travis Ehrenstrom and TEB.
- And So It Began2004-2007• Sisters, Oregon
Small-Town Beginnings
Key release: Somewhere in Between (2007)
Raised in rural Central Oregon, Travis picked up guitar at 14, and quickly started gigging with local mentors. He formed National Theater Project and recorded his debut album in Santa Cruz while still a teen.
- Opened for the Blind Boys of Alabama at Les Schwab Amphitheater.
- Early shows stretched from Bend to Seattle and Santa Monica.
- Opened for Bruce Cockburn, David Lindley and the Kingston Trio at the Santa Monica Pier Folk Festival
- Touring Years2008-2011• Portland to Seattle
On the Road and The Courage
A brief stint at Portland State gave way to national touring as a solo artist. In Seattle, he joined Noah Gundersen's backing band The Courage, opening for Josh Ritter and Kimya Dawson before the group disbanded.
- National tours as a multi-instrumentalist.
- Played with bands like The Head and the Heart, Damien Jurado, Portugal. The Man
- Going Solo2013• Bend, Oregon
Remain A Mystery
Key release: Remain A Mystery (2013)
Kickstarter-funded and self-produced over nine months, Remain A Mystery captured his early-twenties restlessness. The album earned local acclaim and positioned him as a standout Northwest songwriter.
- Named a top Central Oregon release of the year.
- Praised for warm, introspective folk-pop storytelling.
“An engaging, eclectic take on folk-pop-rock with heart.”
— The Source Weekly - Hiatus2014-2016• Central Oregon
The Pause and the Reset
A creative lull led him to step away, build a life focused on family, and other creative pursuits.
- A reset that set the stage for the band years.
“At one point, I had really kind of lost that piece of me.”
— Travis Ehrenstrom - The Ensemble2017-2018• Bend, Oregon
Forming the Band
Travis assembled a six-piece band of longtime friends, including bassist Patrick Pearsall, Gregg Morris on guitar and drummer Kyle Pickard. The lineup blended folk storytelling with funk and jam-band grooves.
- Local jam sessions evolved into a tight live unit.
- Improvisation became the heartbeat of the show.
“Being in a band is the top of the mountain for me.”
— Travis Ehrenstrom - Breakthrough Record2018• Bend, Oregon
Something on the Surface
Key release: Something on the Surface (2018)
The debut full-band album embraced confidence and introspection, with a polished roots-rock sound and big hooks. Critics praised its range and craftsmanship across ten songs.
- A title track built around a climbing chorus.
- The band rehearsed heavily before hitting the road.
- Live Chapter2018-2019• Pacific Northwest
Festivals and Regional Tours
TEB hit the regional circuit, appearing at Sisters Folk Festival, 4 Peaks, and Cascade Equinox while building a reputation as a must-see live act.
- Home-region stages at McMenamins and The Belfry.
- Extended jams and spontaneous detours on stage.
- On the Road2019• Across the USA
Northwest Americana + Our Creative States
Key release: Northwest Americana (2019)
A winter EP leaned into roots and traditional instrumentation. Later that year, Travis and his family traveled by RV, writing a song for each state and releasing them as a rolling series.
- A Song For Every State captured the trip in real time.
- Songs were written from rivers, mountain passes, and small towns.
- Lockdown Sessions2020-2022• Central Oregon
Pandemic Years
Key release: Selections (2020) / The Plagued Years (2022)
With touring paused, Travis turned to livestreams and new releases. The Plagued Years distilled the era's uncertainty into five reflective songs.
- Livestreams kept the community connected.
- Music as a record of resilience and reflection.
- New Name, New Energy2023-2024• Bend, Oregon
TEB Era
Key release: Hollinshead (2023) / Lady Luck (2024)
The band rebranded to TEB and released Hollinshead, followed by Lady Luck, recorded live in a living room to capture on-stage chemistry.
- High-profile hometown shows relaunched the band.
- Live recording to bottle the band interplay.
- Rolling Credits2025+• Pacific Northwest
Next Chapter
Key release: Nothing To It (2025)
New collaborations and releases signal the next phase, balancing intimate solo sets with full-band festival energy.
- Continued festival appearances across the region.
- Songwriting still anchored in community and place.