Thursday, October 8, 2015

Indie Ville TV #66 Gritty soul rockers, Ravenhill

Written by Ryn R.      


                                                                 
Recalling their early days, Ravenhill front-man and founder Josh Clifton remembers
thinking "I don't think anyone will wanna hear a while guy sing soul." 

Relocating to Nashville to explore the music scene, this Illinois born band fit right in 
the their gutsy, soul rock vibe.  

Made up of members Clifton, Taylor Chance, Brady Clifton, Mike Bay, Dane Johns, 
Kyle Hassenfratz, Ravenhill is a team effort. 

Clifton crafts shells of possible songs, throwing it around the band until they are 
satisfied with it's content and meaning consisting of "whatever we believe, are going 
through, or are terrified of." 

Dedication is the basis of Ravenhill, Clifton remarking that when he was starting out 
he "wanted friends who believed in Ravenhill, and the songs…" and were 
enthusiastic about their sound. 

This energy carries through into their live shows where grit and feeling are 
palpable, infecting the crowd and creating fans.  

Their most recent album, Soul, was released back in March through record label 
Slospeak, propelling the band forwards as they further establish their sound and 
lyrical style. 

Clifton looks forward to the band down the road with the possibility of adding a 
horn section and back-up singers to create the ultimate experience. 
Check out their local shows at the Crying Wolf on October 22nd, then The End 
sometime early November. 

Listen to their jams on iTunes, YouTube, FaceBook, Spotify, and ravenhillband.com.

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