Travis Kale is the newest member of American Motel, but is quickly asserting his role as an integral part of the band's sound. Travis is a life-long music fan and is constantly incorporating new elements and techniques into his work as the band's drummer and percussionist. He is also responsible for most of the networking aspects of the band, like helping to coordinate work on the band's website and myspace page. Travis is beginning to take an interest in the songwriting process and learning to play other instruments, which will eventually add another dimension to his growing role in the band.