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Larry Ravenswood
Pop / Acoustic / Electroacoustic

"Happy 40th Buzz,Mike & Neil! July 20,1969"



Chicago/Minneapolis/Everywhere, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2009
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   Larry Ravenswood: General Info
Member Since2/24/2006
Band Websitewww.larryravenswood.com
Band MembersLarry Ravenswood (solo)... band is currently Larry, an acoustic guitar and prerecorded background tracks..cheaper and less worrysome that way.
InfluencesLarry sites Snow Patrol,U2,David Gray,Coldplay,Dido,Bowie,Dave Matthews,John Mayer,and Sarah McLachlan as one of many influences.
Sounds LikeLarry Ravenswood
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 28 2009 3:00P
Minnesota State Fair St. Paul, Minnesota
Sep 11 2009 9:00P
Uncommon Ground Chicago, Illinois
Sep 12 2009 9:00P
Artbar (w/ Jayme Dawicki) Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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   About Larry Ravenswood
I was born in Chicago, Illinois (let's just say it was in the 60s), and have loved music from the very beginning; practically listening to the radio before I can speak. However, I was sort of a late bloomer as far as playing music went. I didn't pick up a guitar until I was nearly 20 yrs. old, and believe me, my voice left little to be desired(I have tapes of myself from that era,yikes!). I moved to Minneapolis in the late 80s and joined many bands all of which went absolutely nowhere(and still they are nowhere), bad choices on my part. I did do a short solo stint on cable tv a few times in the early 90s. I took more of a Euro influenced approach(as I still do), and I would perform my keyboard/guitar Brit 80s style music on this tv program. All of a sudden Nirvana hit, and "raging and rebellious music" was on, so I decided to hop on the bandwagon so to speak. It took me a few years to realize that I just didn't have it in my soul to be rebellious all of the time..I did like some of the acts that were coming out of the era, but I decided almost too late, "be what you are, not what you aren't". I eventually leaned away from the negativity and narcissism (that I'm sorry is still too prevelant in many parts of the musicscene these days), so consequently I started leaning toward a more "uplifting and positive" sort of direction w/ my songwriting...and that's where I'm at right now. I do look around however and see that the world seems to be younger(I'm talking of the music world)..where did it go? I know I've worked harder than most, but hey, life is not fair now, is it? Most (or all of you myspace friends) are 30 and older here, and I wouldn't have it any other way.We are young babyboomers and generation Xers and do have the advantage in this era to be "more vibrant and alive" than ever before. Many people think that I should "give it up" and many clubs and entities won't hire you if you look over 30..I protest and reject every time. So bottom line is, we do have our own little nation, so don't give up on any dreams you may have. The "big money" will always be the young crowd..it was when we were younger too, so it's all relative, or as my Dad says "it's all of our relatives". As far as current influences, some of them are not so current, but they are prevelant and most of them Euro: (Snow Patrol,Bowie,Coldplay,U2,Sarah McLachlan, David Gray, John Mayer and Dido as among favorites of inspiration & influence). ..On my latest project "Million Miles from Zen" I offer 11 songs combining acoustic guitar with various keyboard and beat sounds, and then mixing it all with lush melodies, vibrant vocals and songwriting. My favorite songs..Hmm.. they include the title track, "Beautiful Sunday" and "Rage Within". It's hard to self analyze sometimes; I guess my music is "loving,moody,trippy and romantic" and draws on many personal experiences dealing w/ relationships and oneself. It's basically of light rock caliber, but I do really rock at times! I am capable! I've performed in many cities ... Venues include State Fairs,clubs,coffeehouses, museums, parks and hotels.). but I relegate to perform not in quantity, but in quality. I found that racing too fast didn't get me anywhere, so these days, I'm laying back and finding that enjoying the journey is a valuble key to life, something I didn't figure out a few years ago. In other interests, back in 2004 I produced and hosted my own program called "The Strawberry Pop Show"on KFAI radio in the Twin Cities.It basically was an oldies program specializing in pop music(and album cuts and what not) of 60s-early80s..I did the program for about 15 months and am currently working the legal angles out so as to put my "recorded programs" on my main website as a sort of archive, so stay tuned! I am currently based out of Minneapolis MN. CLICK HERE

   Larry Ravenswood's Friend Space (Top 9)
Larry Ravenswood has 1976 friends.
 David Bowie 


 Gary Numan 


 Dido 


 Sheila 


 David Gray 


 Coldplay 


 Snow Patrol 


 Nancy 


 Future Lisa 





Larry Ravenswood's Friends Comments
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Uranus





Jul 20 2009 2:17 AM

Happy Sunday to you!
Uranus





Jul 11 2009 11:01 PM

hi Larry, not sure if you're talking to me...lol, probably not...but yes it fits.......and yes I am still on myspace. Sometimes we are lost souls, searching for a place we need to be....sometimes a rest is as good as a change!
Captain





Jul 10 2009 7:06 PM

Love this pic :) Dropping by your page and thought I would say hello. I will have to try and see one of your shows~!
Nancy





Jun 27 2009 1:36 PM

Happy Birthday Larry! You will be rocking at Loring Park! You just have yourself a great day!
lol, Nancy
Uranus





Jun 22 2009 1:34 AM

Larry, I listened to "Everybody Needs" and it's just what I needed!! HOoray. Like my dessert after dinner. The icing on the cake so to speak. Ya, I hear some Moody Blues in you, very nice! Kudos and I shall listen to more now.
Denise





Jun 20 2009 1:31 PM

SENDING LOVE AND BLESSINGS
Melissa





Jun 4 2009 1:53 AM

Yes, everybody does need a little wonderful. Still waiting on mine LOL. Great song!
Denise





May 23 2009 11:36 PM

Have a great weekend
Uranus





May 10 2009 10:56 PM

Hey Larry, thanks for the Mother's Day good wishes~ Take care!
Future Lisa





Apr 14 2009 4:34 AM

Hello Larry!
Soon I will be back in MN...
looking forward to seeing you!!
xoxo
Lisa
Wieslawa





Mar 15 2009 8:15 PM

Just dropping by to say Hi
Hope all is well with you
W
Nancy





Mar 5 2009 11:30 PM

Happy traveling Larry! Have a wonderful and safe trip!
Hugs, Nanc
Sheila





Feb 28 2009 2:25 PM

Good luck to you and Lisa and
stay safe on the road. Take care
of yourselves! lol, Sheila
RAIN-IN-THE-FACE





Feb 17 2009 7:05 PM

hey I just listened to Life After Dark "Imagination". Stii think that's the best Ravenswood song yet written! Hope you are well, and I wish you all the best in 2009!
Kim





Feb 14 2009 4:46 PM

Wishing you greatest Valentines Day.
Jan





Feb 13 2009 8:39 PM

Hi Thanks for the bulletin listened to your new tune it is kewl..Keep them coming
HAPPY VALENTINE!! Jan x
Jayme Dawicki





Feb 10 2009 5:31 PM

Hi Larry! I hope that you are doing well and having a wonderful day with this beautiful weather!!! ;)
~~HOLLY~~





Feb 8 2009 5:13 AM

"HELLO" FROM HOLLY!!! YOUR STILL SOUNDING GREAT.
Kråkan





Feb 5 2009 3:20 AM

I'm just dropping by to say hello
Hoping you're having
a wonderful week :)
Carina
Kim





Jan 26 2009 12:36 AM

Hello... Just wanted to stop in for a second.
Future Lisa





Jan 7 2009 4:46 PM

Hey Larry,
Happy New Year !!!
Its gonna be a fun one!
they'll be lots of travelling in '09....
lets get those tour dates set up soon!
xoxo
Lisa
Karin





Jan 4 2009 3:40 AM

Love your sound, thanks for adding me :) Have a wonderful evening!!!
***Miss Lorie***





Dec 31 2008 8:24 PM

Wishing You a Wonderful New Year!!! :) Lorie
Victoria





Dec 30 2008 3:41 AM

~~~Love the new pic Larry~~~


Vickie
RAIN-IN-THE-FACE





Dec 26 2008 5:04 PM

Happy Holidays Larry!
There it is, you're a fulltime musician!
: )

J
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