Michael Travis is a percussionist and founding member of The String Cheese Incident, the jam band collective known for blending bluegrass, funk, and electronic elements into their improvisational sound. As the band's primary percussionist, Travis brings intricate rhythmic textures and live electronic manipulation to their expansive compositions, contributing to their evolution from acoustic roots into more experimental, electronically-enhanced territory.
Since the band's formation in the 1990s, Travis has been instrumental in shaping their distinctive sonic identity through creative use of percussion and electronic effects. The String Cheese Incident's catalog—spanning multiple studio albums and legendary live recordings—showcases Travis's ability to layer complex rhythmic patterns with modern production sensibilities, making him a key figure in the jam-band-meets-electronic-music crossover space.