Hello, Laurie here!  Dennis is busy packing, as we are hopping on a jetplane to leave today for Tucson, AZ.   He asked me what I was wearing for our show and I indicated a pink dress. I could see in his expression the thought: “Oh crap, what am I going to wear with pink!”  Thus, the benefit of being the first to pack! We are performing at the 38th Tucson Folk Festival.  It’s a 3 day festival with 5 stages.  We’ll play on Sunday April 2nd, and we have also been invited to perform in an acoustic showcase at Monterey Court on March 30th.  We are looking forward to s ..read more

"Gotcha": A musical Rorschach (ink blot) test?   The use of interpreting "ambiguous designs" to assess an individual's personality is an idea that goes back to Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. The well-known Rorschach test is a projective psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and then analyzed using psychological interpretation, complex algorithms, or both. Cultural differences come into play in considering the significance of any interpretation and, indeed, one could argue that the test interpretation is likely to reveal as much or more abo ..read more

Planes, trains and automobiles   The holiday season is full of good cheer as friends and family travel and convene to share the joys of the season. It is also full of planes, trains and automobiles and other stressors that can make the season a little less bright. How do you stay grounded during the holidays? Experts suggest that it is important to stay grounded during the holidays, offering a plethora of suggestions ranging from meditation and hydration, to going outside or "sweating it out.”  Or paying deep attention to your surroundings. This can help you return to the prese ..read more

Can I tell you a secret? Sometimes I tend to overthink things and I need to be reminded of the understated beauty of elegant simplicity. A recent example is our newly released song: "So Nice," which is also the first release from our upcoming album In the Moment. Here is the backstory: Last spring and early summer, Laurie and I were able to resume live performances after the long hiatus occasioned by the pandemic. Have you ever reunited with an old friend that you haven't seen for quite some time? For me, it has always been surprising by how quickly the feeling of comfort and rapport can be r ..read more

How would Tarzan and Jane celebrate Valentine's Day?   Tarzan (the King of the Jungle, aka John Clayton II, Viscount Greystoke) was the literary creation of Edgar Rice Burroughs, first appearing in the novel Tarzan of the Apes in 1912. Tarzan was the orphaned child of British aristocrats, raised in the African jungle by the Mangani great apes, ultimately becoming legendary as a male fantasy archetype; Tarzan later experiences civilization, only to ultimately reject it to return to the wild as a heroic adventurer. Tarzan's lifelong mate, Jane Porter, was a young 18-year-old American girl ..read more

Reprinted from Authority Magazine on the Medium https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-music-stars-laurie-raveis-and-dennis-kole-of-raveis-kole-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-69f0e217cd37 Rising Music Stars Laurie Raveis and Dennis Kole Of ‘Raveis Kole’ On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Music Industry An Interview With Elana Cohen Dennis Kole: When you create and/or perform, you’re choosing to share something of yourself with the world. The world doesn’t owe you an audience. The best way to avoid “burnout” is by having reasonable expectations. As music creators and performi ..read more

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.  ..read more

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   ..read more

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 overlook August has always been one of our favorite months in NW Washington. Warm days, cool nights, bright blue skies and a hint of crispness in the air that says autumn is just around the corner. A good time to get out on the road to enjoy the beauty of the open road, wide open mountain passes, and the natural wonders th ..read more

Raveis Kole's , "Dawn Breaks Through" rises to AC Top 40 joining "Wicked Game".  Both tracks are on their latest release Electric Blue Dandelion!  Week of Oct 10 2017!  Bruno Mars, Adele, Ed Sheeran and James Arthur!  Two songs in the Top 40 at the same time - a first for us!! Thank you listeners and stations for the spins ..read more