We are Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes. We are comprised of Casey, Roz, and Justin. Along with eating rice cakes, we enjoy running through fields of flowers and praying to our lord Satan. Each of us comes from a very different musical background yet we come together with the goal of making interesting, new, experimental and fun songs. We are a 3 kids residing in Providence, RI who love to play music.
Here's some fun stuff we've done:
The Rice Cakes began in 2006 when 17-year-old Roz released her solo album The Ecotones. Recorded by friends in kitchens, closets, and living rooms, the album was pressed and released by Roz out of her bedroom. The album sold over 500 copies throughout Providence without any professional distribution.
Roz began playing throughout the North East with good friend and bassist John Cairo. The pair developed a staunch local following with the help of their sweet melodies and charismatic stage show. It wasn't long before they met Casey Belisle, a friendly and talented drummer playing in a progressive noise band.
The Rice Cakes were born.
The Rice Cakes recorded "The Crunch EP" in the winter of 2008 and toured the following summer. The first Rice Cakes album, The Friend Ship, was recorded in the winter of 2008 by Matt Decosta (of Formal Action) in his living room. Once Cairo left the band in the Sping of 2009, the Rice Cakes enlisted the shredding talents of one Justin Foster. Foster added a sharp edge to the Rice Cakes unique sound. Th Friend Ship was released to a sold-out crowd on August 26, 2009 at Firehouse 13 in Providence. the album has recieved stellar reviews from listeners and critics alike.
Known for their energetic live performances, the band has gained a large following in Rhode Island and the surrounding area. The trio play regularly in and around the East Coast, and show no signs of stopping.
Thanks for any support!
Love,
The Rice Cakes
"On “The Friend Ship,” the first full-length release from Providence power trio, Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes make a strong to case to end up in the yearbook as the kid most likely to succeed at churning out tight, kinetic and catchy songs that walk a line between neighborly pop and less restrained jazz notions."
Kyle Thacker, Journalist
"Have a sound that'll just capture you, gets you hooked like a fish being caught on a line...one of the best bands the Providence music scene has to offer."
Rob Duguay, Examiner.com
"Great song structure, melodies, and lyrics matched with a sincere live performance. "
Jared Paul, PFA
Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes's Friend Space (Top 20)
oh ive heard lots about you guys, the tapestries guys, transient authority jasn, and others, i finally checked it out and its ill. i play solo right now as joe touchette III and sometimes i have players, but solos sick. we could probably definately swap a show soon!
