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…
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…
With Electric Blue Dandelion -Nashville Sessions, Washington-based duo Raveis Kole present their debut album in a more acoustic manner reflecting a global view and a spirited search for meaning. Lead singer and chief songwriter Laurie Raveis…
Raveis Kole receive their second nomination for best song in Americana/Folk/Acoustic in the 2018 Hollywood Music and Media award for their song, "Thanksgiving (Feel Like Home) [Nashville Sessions].
Independent Radio Stations Worldwide Spin New Project to propel Raveis Kole into Radio Indie Top 10 Charts! Thank you for the spins and thanks to the fans for requesting our music online with tweets and on-air.
Laurie Raveis, "Aloha is a true story based in our hometown of Bellingham, WA where three motels; Aloha, Macs and The Villa Inn, were pervasive in the local news for illicit activities, drug…
Raveis Kole's "Electric Blue Dandelion Nashville Sessions" Debuts on Six Billboard Charts; Heatseekers Albums at #11 plus the Americana Folk Album Sales Chart, Independent Albums, Heatseekers Pacific, Heatseekers Moutain, Heatseekers East North Central.
Laurie Raveis, Dennis Kole Bellingham, Wash. (July 1, 2018) ---- One of the most innovative and exciting artists on the music scene, Raveis Kole (pronounced Ray-viss Kole), will release their second album, “Electric Blue Dandelion – Nashville Sessions,” on…
Indie Collaborative Event before the Grammy's - over a 100 artists from around the world celebrated throughout the week in NYC! Awesome! Dennis and Laurie are standing on the the far right! #indiemusic #grammynyc #goindies
This week I am joining the Recording Academy & thousands of creators to meet with representative Rick Larsen's office here in Bellingham WA, member of Congress to support music creators as a District Advocate for the Recording Academy. 6 ways…
Looking forward to meeting with Congressman Rick Larsen and Laura Gelwicks tomorrow and joining Recording Academy / GRAMMYs to protect music creator's rights. #districtadvocate #supportmusic. Here are 6 ways to support music creators. As songwriters, we are currently not paid…
Our track, "Holding onto a Rainbow", a Raveis Kole co-write, off of our album, "Electric Blue Dandelion" won semi-finalist in the world-wide song of the year contest!
The GRAMMY nominations are just out and we are looking forward to possibly attending the GRAMMYs in Los Angeles in February as a new voting member of NARAS!