Obscure early-60s rock band continues their comeback Is it possible that an obscure early-60s garage rock band that broke up after a few regional singles could find their mojo forty-five years later? Last year's Noisy Boys: The Saxony Sessions proved the answer a definitive 'yes,' and this year's No Place for Pretty shows they have even more hard-driving pre-British Invasion frat stompers to bestow upon the world. Hailing from the Northeast Northfield/Plattsburgh scene, the Ravens early years can be found on the [...]
Here's something a little crazy: More than 40 years after breaking up, a band reunites and records their first full-length album. Mike and the Ravens are proud of the fact that they still field their original lineup. They're even prouder of the fact that they predate the Beatles. So why haven't you heard of these guys? In September 1962, Ravens Steve Blodgett (rhythm guitar), Brian Lyford (bass), and Peter Young (drums) broke into Stowe, Vermont's Community Church. They proceeded to play a rock 'n' album over the steeple PA system. [...]
Vermont has some good music, and this morning, I came across a really facinating story about just how far back pop rock goes here. This past year, a band called Mike and the Ravens returned to the studio to record a new record. The cool thing? These guys were getting back together for the first time in 46 years. In an era that pre-dates the Beatles, and coming out of the Buddy Holly years, these guys had an incredible Rock & Roll sound that was fast and energetic. These guys played locally, up in Plattsburgh, New York, and made an [...]
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