Live Music at the Raven Café
6-9pm Sundays
7-10pm Wednesday and Thursday
8-11pm Friday and Saturday
Dan Shepherd Wednesday, July 21st
Dan Shepherd is singer song-writer with roots that run from the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains to the streets of Detroit. He learned to play the guitar and harmonica at an early age and has worked as a sessions player with his harmonica in studios from Nashville to Detroit. For the last 20Yrs. Dan has pleased audiences from Michigan to Texas with his unique blend of southern edged folk, pop, bluegrass, traditional,classic, and even alternative country all with his powerful and passionate bluesy voice. His music is simple by design but deeply sincere and honest in delivery.
Bob Schneider Sr. Thursday, July 22nd
*Special Early Show: 5-7pm*
Port Huron’s own Bob Schneider returns for a 5-7 happy hour show on Friday, July 22nd at the Raven in downtown Port Huron. Bob returns after many years of singing opera in Germany. Featured will be classic rock tunes from the 50’s and 60’s. Bob now lives, teaches voice, and performs in Austin Texas.
Robb Cairns Thursday, July 22nd
Robb is an accomplished Singer-Songwriter who has composed music for film & television. He has 4 CD’s on Apple iTunes and has been nominated for several Detroit Music Awards. Robb’s original music is distinctively influenced by pop/folk/rock/country but with its own brand of creativity, solid guitar technique and a dash of humor and pathos. Robb’s music can be heard and downloaded at Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and others.
www. cdbaby.com/cairns www.robbcairns.com
Branden Mann & The Reprimand
Friday, July 23rd
The core members of BM&TR are Branden Mann (Vocals, Guitar) Tommy Ufkes (Drums, Guitar), and Jeff Weller (Bass). Formed in 2007 with a slightly different lineup (internationally known one-handed bassist Bill Clements was the original bassist in the band and is featured on the band's "Get Down To Business" album), the band can be anything from a 2-piece (Mann/Ufkes) to a 6-piece powerhouse complete with lead guitar, keyboards, saxophone, and any other instruments Mann's musical friends decide to use to make their contribution. As a band, BM&TR have been compared to Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, The Black Keys, Wilco, Traffic, Dave Matthews Band and CCR, but the majority of listeners say that the diversity of the band's sound makes them a one-of-a-kind act.
Annadelle Saturday, July 24th
With musical influences as diverse as the performers themselves, Annadelle is a collaborative effort that you could label, “for music lovers.” Their original music is driven by catchy melodies, tight harmonies and lyrics that tell stories. They incorporate a blend of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums and piano for a dynamic set with cello, mandolin and violin sprinkled in. They also perform a range of covers from artists such as Coldplay, Swichfoot, and Eisley. Based in Flint, MI, they have been performing around Michigan since 2009 in venues like The Factory, The Prime Event Center and The Crofoot. They won their first battle of the bands last summer at the Founders Fest in Farmington Hills and have enjoyed a growing success with a variety of audiences since.
Two O’Clock High Sunday, July 25th
Two O’Clock High takes a fresh approach to an eclectic mix of your favorite tunes (and ones you didn't even know you liked), as well as an ever growing play list of originals; delivering a truly entertaining performance with Ricki strumming the Jumbo & Cal D. tearing up the mic.
Broadway John Wednesday, July 28th
Guitar and vocals to your favorite classic cover tunes!
John D. Lamb Thursday, July 29th
Singer-songwriter John D. Lamb has spent most of his life in Michigan, but he writes songs as if he has spent his whole life on the road. A tireless performer, Lamb spends quite a bit of time trekking around the state and nearby areas, continuously winning new fans with his brand of Midwestern roots rock. His CD "A Novel Day" demonstrates Lamb's finesse with simple, evocative and catchy songcrafting. His songs speak with a Hemingwayesque world-weary romanticism, particularly in "Matador," which is something of an informal tribute to Papa. Lamb spins a tale of love and woe full of true irony and forlorn humor.
-Detroit Metro Times
You can read about Lamb’s retreats for songwriters, writers and poets, listen to mp3s, and check his tour schedule at www.jdlamb.com
Black Hat Friday, July 30th
Modern, original poetry set to music with ruthless tenderness. Frankie the K and Caroline Maun are singer-songwriters who create a jazz, pop, and folk fusion that will make you feel. Jim Hart is the drummer and percussionist who ties it all together. Between the performance and the sound lies the story.
Still Running Saturday, July 31st
Still Running is the Port Huron-based acoustic duo of Mike Mercatante and Jenna Reed. They have been performing together since February 2006, and have played extensively throughout the Thumb area of Michigan. Still Running blends roots, rock, country and folk into an eclectic style sounding both unusual and familiar. They are known for their honest and intimate performances of their own songs, as well as fresh arrangements of cover material. Jenna has classical training in singing and theater; she is originally from the Chicago area. Mike is an award-winning guitarist from Detroit.
Sunday Sonance W/ Sunday, August 1st
The Bluewaterbeat Selectors
Join Franck & Dale as they unwrap their best selections of dub, downtempo and other dubwise oddities. Beeps, boops, reverbs and echoes are the norm for this night as they trip you through another session of the monthly known as (((SUNDAY SONANCE))). Franck Nowak & Dale Merrill have been DJing together for several years now and you have most likely heard the body-movin rhythms they pump out on their DJ nights around town. They are both deejays on 91.3fm WSGR for the (((BLUEWATERBEAT)) Radio Show that airs every Wednesday from 8pm until 10pm and they also runs the (((BLUEWATERBEAT.ORG))) website which promotes events in Port Huron, Sarnia and the surrounding Bluewater area. Dale is also WSGR's program director, owner of the Bancroft Records label and the person behind the Records & Beer online magazine/blog called Smashin' Transistors.
Dan Shepherd Wednesday, August 4th
Dan Shepherd is singer song-writer with roots that run from the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains to the streets of Detroit. He learned to play the guitar and harmonica at an early age and has worked as a sessions player with his harmonica in studios from Nashville to Detroit. For the last 20Yrs. Dan has pleased audiences from Michigan to Texas with his unique blend of southern edged folk, pop, bluegrass, traditional,classic, and even alternative country all with his powerful and passionate bluesy voice. His music is simple by design but deeply sincere and honest in delivery.
Zachary Graft Thursday, August 5th
Zachary Graft started playing violin at the age of 10, and has since transformed himself into an up and coming fiddler. Playing mainly celtic and irish fiddle, with some classical and bluegrass flair occasionally, he is at home in nearly any setting. Some comments he has received from people attending shows are "Amazing set the other day. You are one amazingly talented musician. I got chills during your set", "I observe much Technique and Emotion in your playing. It's refreshing to listen to such talent.", and his personal favorite: “You don’t fiddle like a republican!”
One of the highlights of his young career include having 5 tunes in the top 40 of Soundclick’s traditional Irish Charts, with three of those coming in the top 24.
Steel Bass Friday, August 6th
Steel Bass is a Father (steel resonator guitar) and Son (electric bass) duo hailing from Marysville Michigan . This duo performs a wide variety of music from Blues, Rock, Country and other genres with the combination of steel resonator guitar and electric bass to give them a unique sound.
The Grounds Saturday, August 7th
(bio coming soon!)
The Poltroons Jazz Quartet Sunday, August 8th
Join this quartet of seasoned musical rogues as they walk you through jazz standards and popular songs applied to a jazz format. Cravin (piano), Swervin’ Irv Buttler(drums), Phishy Frampton(guitar), and Bob Acres(bass) breathe new life into the likes of Coltrane, Monk, Miles and Blakey. The music fits them well, as do the suits they wear.
Robb Cairns Wednesday, August 11th
Robb is an accomplished Singer-Songwriter who has composed music for film & television. He has 4 CD’s on Apple iTunes and has been nominated for several Detroit Music Awards. Robb’s original music is distinctively influenced by pop/folk/rock/country but with its own brand of creativity, solid guitar technique and a dash of humor and pathos.
Robb’s music can be heard and downloaded at Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and others.
Chris Darby Thursday, August 12th
Born in rural Missouri and living most recently in Chicago, Chris Darby is a folk musician whose true home is anywhere his music takes him. Though his singing sometimes reaches the ferocious roar of a territorial lion and other times sinks to the gentle whisper of a wise sage, his vocal style embodies a rare emotional honesty which captures the full range and depth of his life experience. Likewise, his dynamic guitar playing gracefully shifts between hypnotic arpeggios and the building crescendo of an oncoming train. With several albums from his folk band Them Damn Kids behind him, he will hit the road as a solo artist in July 2010.
Elisabeth Blair Friday, August 13th
Elisabeth is a folk vocalist and songwriter. She recently released her first solo demo album, Country of Origin. Entirely homemade, it includes songs inspired by the Halifax Explosion of 1917, the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, and the Futurist movement, among other bits and pieces.
She also writes, arranges and records commissioned multi-layered vocal pieces for artists who perform in theatre, puppetry, art and magic. Her influences include Andrew Bird, Fleet Foxes, Hans Zimmer, Bob Dylan, Björk, John Williams, Yann Tierson, Sandy Denny, Leonard Cohen, Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Yma Sumac, M. Ward, Great Lake Swimmers, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Billie Holiday, Iron & Wine, Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley, Cloud Cult, Sufjan Stevens, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy,
and her very talented friends and in some cases, collaborators:
Vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Krystee Wylder, physical theatre performer & singer/songwriter, Sandro Garibashvili, Will and his band Teenage Rage, Vocalist/songwriter/pianist Jessica Fogle.
Zack & Ashley Saturday, August 14th
(bio coming soon!)
Two O’Clock High Sunday, August 15th
Two O’Clock High takes a fresh approach to an eclectic mix of your favorite tunes (and ones you didn't even know you liked), as well as an ever growing play list of originals; delivering a truly entertaining performance with Ricki strumming the Jumbo & Cal D. tearing up the mic.
Terrance Day Wednesday, August 18th
Terrance Day is an artist who performs alternative country and rock music. Originally from Utica, MI, he has played over 500 shows since he began as a full time musician in 2002. Terrance recently performed in a leading role in the independent movie, “Bullseye.” For more info about his music, check out his website, www.terrancedamian.com.
Adam O’Donnell Thursday, August 19th
Adam O'Donnell a native of Port Huron recently graduated form Western Michigan University with his Bachelor of Music. He spent the last few years playing music in Kalamazoo Michigan before bringing his talents back to Port Huron.
Finan & Tse Friday, August 20th
(bio coming soon!)
Scott Tuttle Jazz Quartet Saturday, August 21st
The Scott Tuttle Quartet was formed by clarinetist Scott Tuttle in hopes to create the sounds of old traditional jazz groups such as Benny Goodman, Miles Davis, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The Scott Tuttle Quartet plays a wide variety of jazz styles including swing, blues, ballads and Latin. The Scott Tuttle Quartet has performed at the Temple Theater with the Saginaw Choral Society, Dow Event Center, Midland Center for the Arts, Jazz Café in Detroit and Bakers Keyboard Lounge also in Detroit.
The Poltroons Jazz Quartet Sunday, August 22nd
Join this quartet of seasoned musical rogues as they walk you through jazz standards and popular songs applied to a jazz format. Cravin (piano), Swervin’ Irv Buttler(drums), Phishy Frampton(guitar), and Bob Acres(bass) breathe new life into the likes of Coltrane, Monk, Miles and Blakey. The music fits them well, as do the suits they wear.
Dan Shepherd Wednesday, August 25th
Dan Shepherd is singer song-writer with roots that run from the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains to the streets of Detroit. He learned to play the guitar and harmonica at an early age and has worked as a sessions player with his harmonica in studios from Nashville to Detroit. For the last 20Yrs. Dan has pleased audiences from Michigan to Texas with his unique blend of southern edged folk, pop, bluegrass, traditional,classic, and even alternative country all with his powerful and passionate bluesy voice. His music is simple by design but deeply sincere and honest in delivery.
Broadway John Thursday, August 26th
Guitar and vocals to classic cover tunes!
Gather ‘Round! Friday, August 27th
