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OpenAir Session - 2.1.13

Special thanks to OpenAir CPR for having us in their studio on Feb 1st! See the videos here, here, and here.

 

Sounds on 29th Fest - 12.14.12

A big thanks to everyone who came out for the big show! Don't forget to tune in regularly to Sounds on 29th and to support programming like Sounds on 29th through your local PBS station.

 

Underground Music Showcase - 7.20.12

A rockin' good time was had by all during the four-day Underground Music Showcase. We had the pleasure of playing the South Broadway Christian Church on Friday night; read the reviews from The Oomph and Oratory of Sound.

 

Westword Music Showcase - 6.23.12

Read some reviews of the fine show we put on at the Curious Theater from the DenverPost Reverb and from Westword Backbeat. Thanks to everyone who braved the heat and came out for a day chock full of local artists.

 

Hi-Dive - 5.9.12

Once again, special thanks to Concerted Effort for the write-up and for the sweet pics of our adventures with Suckers and Young Man.

 

BrassTree Session - 5.5.12

Had a rawkus good time at our Brass Tree Session with Tantric Picasso and Faceman. Read a nice review of the show from Concerted Effort!

 

3 Kings (Record Store Day / Wax Trax 33 1/3 Birthday) - 4.10.12

The Raven rocked it hard on this night, dear friends! Had a wall shaking good time with Git Some and Glass Hits. Click here for more information pertaining to the aforementioned awesomeness.

 

Unit E - 4.14.12

Gettin' our Rock on at Unit E April 14th. Come on down and see a fine new Denver venue and support local music.

 

The Oriental Theater - 3.23.12

Thanks to everyone who made it out to The Oriental Theater for a great show. Land Lines were amazing, and we had a blast!

 

The Hi-Dive - 2.25.12

Did you enjoy your Audible Feast? That's what you got when Chimney Choir, Dan Craig, and The Raven teamed up to fight the foes of justice on February 25th at The Hi-Dive.

 

Faceman's Waltz @ The Bluebird - 2.3.12

Sheer Awesome. Despite the snow and cold, a ton of peeps came out for a night of beautiful musical collaborations. We had a blast, and we hope you did, too.

 

The Mercury Cafe - 1.21.12

A multisensory feast was on display at The Mercury Cafe with music by The Yawpers, artwork by Lea Wells, Marcella Nordbeck, and Robert Baca, and visual madness by Audio Video Violence Club.

 

Larimer Lounge - 12.30.11

Lots of great bands played on December 30 @ The Larimer Lounge! The Marrow = The Bomb. The Devil Whale and Safe Boating is No Accident rocked it as well.

 

Project Acoustic - 11.11.11

Shared the stage with some darn fine musical acts for a good cause. Support Project Acoustic and it's mission "To raise awareness of music appreciation while integrating charitable efforts for local music programs."

 

YouTubers - 10.9.11

Make sure you check out some of our more recent videos posted in the "Pictures & Videos" section of the site. For a complete offering of Raven Flava, visit our YouTube page.

 

Locals Only (93.3) - 9.25.11

Got some play on "Locals Only" (KTCL - 93.3) on September 25. Hope you caught "Infancey 'Til Death" on air.

 

Steal This Track - 9.12.11

"Infancy 'Til Death" was featured in Reverb's Steal This Track. They had some nice words to say about the rest of the EP, too. Do your ears a favor and get yourself a copy here.

 

Sunnyside Music Festival - 9.10.11

It was an excellent day for Ravenizing, and we got to share the event with some truly brilliant musicians. Photos and video should be forthcoming here.

 

The Mayan / Bond Flim Festival - 8.30.11

Had a fine time at The Mayan playing at the screening "You Only Live Twice". Check out some video here and here.

 

The Walnut Room - 8.26.11

Big thanks to everyone who came out to the Walnut Room show with Ian Cooke Band and Patrick Dethlefs. The new recordings are now available on our Bandcamp Page.

 

The UMS - 7.23.11

The UMS was awesome! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at the South Broadway Christian Church on Saturday night, and if you missed it, here and here are a couple of recaps with nice things written about yours truly.

 

Music Go Round "Band of the Month" - 7.1.11

We're very proud to announce that we've won the Music Go Round "Band of the Month" contest for July 2011. Thanks to everyone who voted!

 

Westword Music Showcase - 6.18.11

We had a great time at Westword and were proud to be part of such a great lineup at the Curious Theater with A. Tom Collins, Achille Lauro, and a whole mess of other ear candy, all promoting the great scene here in Denver.