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…
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Aug 24 2020
Angel From Montgomery Cover Unveiled And Revealed
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…
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Aug 17 2020
“Angel From Montgomery” – The Story Behind John Prine’s Classic Song
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…
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Jul 12 2020
From Pandemic to Anthemic - Creating A Song For Our Times, "Help One Another (We All Can)"
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…
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Feb 7 2020
From the Stage to Streaming Platforms: The Evolution Of A Cover Song (Part Two) - Making of “Shallow”
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…
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Jan 18 2020
From The Shower To The Stage: How To Create A Great Cover Of Your Favorite Song! (Part One)
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…
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Nov 23 2019
6 Awesome And Inspiring Gifts for Musicians!
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…
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Oct 19 2019
What is Americana Music?
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…
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Sep 18 2019
How Do Lessons Learned From Bats & Dolphins Help Advance 3D Headphone Mixes To Now Offer A VR “Virtual Reality” Three Dimensional Soundscape?
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…
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Aug 19 2019
On becoming a "Roads Scholar": Scenic vistas and hidden travel gems in Washington State
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…
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Jul 18 2019
How Do Musicians, Actors, Singers And Performers Benefit From The Alexander Technique?
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…
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Jun 16 2019
There and back again - thoughts from the road, a traveling musician’s UK tour 2019
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…
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