Raveis Kole Music

Laurie and I have talked many times about what makes a great song.  We believe that great songs are windows into the emotional heart of our human condition: love and laughter, pain and loss, and everything in between. If the…

When Life Gives You Lemons Check To See If You Can Upgrade To a Box of Chocolates! 

Reprinted from Far-West Website: www.far-west.org 

LOCKDOWN LEMONADE - Written by Dennis Kole (Raveis Kole Duo) 

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS…CHECK TO SEE IF…

3D Immersive Audio - Americana Rhythm Music Magazine
by Dennis Kole

Music becomes the soundtrack of our lives, but what if you could change the channel and experience audio in a new, more immersive way? A new example of technological…

The return of the Holiday Season means that Christmas Carols and songs are a hot commodity, but when and where did this tradition begin? 

Christmas Carols 

Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago, but these were not…

Take Time For Yourself And Dive Into the Future With Raveis Kole Audio Phenomenon 3D Immersive Album

Music can serve as the soundtrack of our lives, but what can you do when you want to reset and refresh with a…

Laurie and I want to thank our family, friends and fans for your enthusiastic support for our  release of “Angel From Montgomery!” And now x.x.x (drumroll) x.x.x without further ado (more x.x.x drumroll x.x.x) we want to give a special…

Can you imagine how Michelangelo felt when he unveiled the statue of David? I’m thinking that he must have felt very excited and that’s how Laurie and I are feeling as we get ready to release our cover of “Angel…

Laurie and I will soon be releasing our cover version of “Angel From Montgomery” on all digital outlets, along with the premier of our music video on American Blues Scene, both on August 28th, 2020. “Angel From Montgomery” is a…

FROM PANDEMIC TO ANTHEMIC – creating a song for our times: 

We stand as a nation interrupted, yearning to return  
to the familiar, uncertain of the future we face. 

While it has only been four plus months since the novel…

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper created a hit with “Shallow” - the lead single from the 2018 musical, romantic drama film, A Star is Born. A country and folk pop influenced power ballad, “Shallow” received both critical and commercial acclaim…

Who doesn't love to sing in the shower? 

I know I do! But how do you go from belting a favorite song in the privacy of your home to creating a polished cover of a favorite song suitable for public…

You may be a musician yourself, have a musician as a friend or family member, or simply be interested in the process of creating or performing music. Here are some of our favorite musical toys/tools that may be of interest…

Laurie and I were recently in Nashville on September 11, 2019, to attend the 2019 Americana Music Association Honors and Awards show which was held at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Great performances were on display from a literal “Who’s…

How do lessons learned from bats and dolphins help advance 3D headphone mixes to now offer a VR virtual reality three dimensional soundscape for today’s cutting edge recordings? 

Music and technology have long had a synergistic relationship: whether it’s industry…

On becoming a "Roads Scholar": Scenic vistas and hidden travel gems in Washington State, from the Olympic Peninsula to Lake Chelan, provide inspiration and songwriting ideas for touring musicians. Go Northwest!Laurie Raveis, Collings Guitar (Julian Lage OM1), Washington Pass…

Laurie and I recently had the privilege of taking a week long intensive program in the Alexander Technique offered by the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music. We were part of a small group (6 total), who ranged from…

There and back again - thoughts from the road. UK Tour 2019

Journeys are conceived in hope and anticipation, nurtured and shaped by unexpected obstacles and unforeseen pleasures, and given depth and meaning by the experiences and people you encounter…

On November 20, 2019 the 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Award winners will be announced at the historic Avalon Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.The HMMA main event will feature live music performances, celebrity presenters, tributes to music industry icons…

Roger Sadowsky started work as an acoustic guitar maker in 1972 and, over time, has evolved to become a pre-eminent boutique luthier supplying instruments to many world class guitarists and bass players. Roger Sadowsky has built bass guitars and bass…

Americana Radio Albums Chart (AMA) with over 100 stations spinning Electric Blue Dandelion Nashville Sessions!

Raveis Kole's latest release: "Electric Blue Dandelion - Nashville Sessions" is in its 12th week on the Americana Radio Albums Chart.  The Chart is fronted…