Raymond Yates Band

The Raymond Yates Band’s music is best described as “Americana”. Familiar yet original and fresh, they create something new using elements from the wide range of music that thrives in this country. With powerful performances, fine musicianship, and deft lyrical and musical arrangements, their music leaves lasting impressions on audiences of all ages and musical tastes. You’ll feel the soul of jazz, the frenzy of rock, the introspection of folk, the earthiness of blues, the drive of R&B, with every song a new landscape for listeners to explore. Dramatic, comedic, powerful, and entertaining, their concerts are a live experience that stands apart from most others.
Over his 15 year musical campaign, Raymond has traveled thousands of miles to hundreds of venues, and his songs have received radio play in North & South America and Europe. Outside of the RYB, Raymond has performed with "Prairie Home Companion" favorites Pat Donohue and Peter Ostroushko, as well as Bill Staines, Dean Magraw, Tim Sparks, and Peter Mayer.
For bookings, info, or to purchase RYB CDs or t-shirts, contact Raymond at [email protected].
"As a songwriter, Yates excels at telling stories, often with a touch of drama, whether they're about fleeting love, locked-away dreams, lost friends, or taking a chance on success…. A strong vocalist, Yates can lead the charge on stirring, folk-rock lopes like "You Will Find Me" and "There And Back Again," as well as etch a gentle ballad such as the James Taylor-like "Sing for the Workman." Meanwhile, Yates's five-piece band… nicely fleshes out the tunes with touches of R&B and blues.”
-- Rick Mason, City Pages “A-List” Review (MN)
“(Their) well-crafted folk-rock album "Gates of Sun and Shadow" could get lucky and sneak onto some Cities 97-style formats - the pining ballad "Fare Thee Well" sounds a bit like early Jackson Browne.”
-- Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis Star/Tribune “Big Gigs” Listing
“A group of tremendous depth and power, the Raymond Yates Band brings their original music to audiences with astonishing dynamic range. From gentle, heart-felt ballads to roof-blowing rockers, Raymond delivers intelligent, poignant, and playful lyrics with a musicality and sincerity that is the very soul of music. And they usually have a surprise or two up their sleeves as well.”
-- Kieselhorst Concert Series
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