vocals/guitars - Chris Corney,
Drums - James Crossley, Backing vox/percussion - Trysette Loosemore,
Various bassists and guitarists (whoever is available!), inc Guy Griffin, Nikko C, Jimi Jimmi..
From the depths of rural south-east England emerge the UK's finest Americana band.. The Ravines. Chris Corney (vocals) and James Crossley (drums) met in 2000 while playing in 'new wave' band 'the contrast'. Having decided to form a band to perform Chris' ever growing catalogue of songs, they recorded their debut album 'Manifesto of a broken heart' in early 2006. They soon recruited old friends Nick Mailing on bass, and Guy Griffin on guitar and set out to gig the album. Recent additions, Australian Trysette Loosemore on backing vocals, and Rob Bond on pedal steel complete the line up. The band's sound of crisp harmonies and hook laden tunes has been likened to that of the Smithereens, squeeze and crowded house. Do yourself a favour and get to one of the live shows.. the future looks bright for the Ravines...
The Ravines rule. And I'm not just sayin that because you put me in your top friends. Keep on writing for all those souls like us who are always lost. Damn, I wish I wrote that song. :) K
I'm listening to your album again at the moment...man I forgot how good it is! How did the NEC go for you? You'll be pleased to know I withdrew myself from polite society after the drunken incident at the Runway Party.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for adding me. I am really digging your tunes. I just love the randomness of myspace; blindly stumbling across talent like yours just makes my day. Love, Karen
I received the CD. It is excellent. top notch music. To add to the other comments I think the vocals remind me of Mega City Four. They were a great band, too! Good luck.
Hi Ravines, yeh I played bass with the cowboys! Your set was excellent, really enjoyed it. Keep in touch and let me know when you're next in Oxford. Have a great weekend from maria : )
This really is such great stuff, chaps. OK, the Crowded House comparison is obvious, but I'm also hearing Squeeze, the Kinks and even some US college rock, such as Smithereens and The Hold Steady. The Ravines have the bitter-sweet potential to soundtrack every human relationship, from the first flush to the last goddam rites. Justice and fairness demand stardom.
heya! need to get the cd cause it's really good stuff! hope to see you guys (and girls)next time i'm over and hope you'l now your own songs then :-P cya
