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The Lavens

Music=Life

About Me

We are a family band playing original Americana and Roots Rock music and some covers from other Texas artists. We've been playing as a family for the last five years and have recorded three CD's. You can see us live most Friday nights at The Cove in San Antonio.

My Interests

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Member Since: 1/17/2006
Band Website: thelavens.com
Band Members: Daughter Rachel Laven (15) singer-songwriter, guitarist Son Niko Laven (21) singer-songwriter, lead guitarist Dad Andreas Laven, singer-songwriter, bass guitar, guitar Mom Jana Laven, lead and harmony vocals Uncle Sal Guajardo "Laven", drums
Influences: Rachel's influences: Susan Gibson, Terri Hendrix, Todd SNider, Alison Krauss, Nathan Hamilton, Monte Montgomery Niko's Influences: John Prine, Johnny Cash, David WIlcox, Nathan Hamilton, Monte Montgomery, Susan gibson, and The Swindles
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My Blog

Colorado

Had a great tour/family vacation in New Mexico, Colorado, and West Texas. We met some really wonderful people and saw the most beautiful mountain and desert scenery.  Ten days on the road saw us ...
Posted by The Lavens on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:16:00 PST

Friday night at The Cove

Hello All, Friday, June 9th at The Cove will be a great time.  We are opening for our friends Katharine Dawn, Maestro, Wave, and Robin.  Our friend Keleigh from Terlingua, her mom, and niece...
Posted by The Lavens on Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:43:00 PST

Spring Break in Big Bend

Hey All, Andreas and I just returned from Vegas proud that we didn't lose any money and prouder still that the kids didn't tear down the house!!  They performed at two gigs without us (thanks to ...
Posted by The Lavens on Sun, 12 Mar 2006 11:54:00 PST

Cystinosis Benefit

If you weren't there, you just can't know.  I haven't had that good of a time in a long time.  First, Anhalt Dance Hall is a BEAUTIFUL structure.  So fine you could spend hours photogra...
Posted by The Lavens on Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:57:00 PST

Busy Weekend!!!

Check out all of the gigs this weekend--not a lot of money, but a ton of exposure!!  Come join us for one or more of these good causes, especially the benefit for Cystinosis Research.  Two o...
Posted by The Lavens on Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:36:00 PST

Bad News Gives Us An Opportunity to Do Good

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone, A bad thing happened to a good friend.  Claude "Butch" Morgan had his guitar, gig bag, and wallet stolen in Austin while preparing to perform for the Folk Alliance...
Posted by The Lavens on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 04:47:00 PST

Unexpected Windfall Gig Tonight @ Purple Garlic

Hey Everyone, If you are out north on 281 come by The Purple Garlic to see The Lavens.  I haven't driven past the place since they were Mouse's BBQ but it is supposed to be great.  Thanks to...
Posted by The Lavens on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:25:00 PST

Last night's Luxello Hall gig

We had a great time at the birthday party hosted by Charlotte Wilke for her sister Becky's birthday. They are twins, so it was double the birthday fun.  Make that triple as Mark Dunlop also celeb...
Posted by The Lavens on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 02:13:00 PST