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Ravi, an artist whose credits span from the dives of Manhattan to the Oval Office, tours the country performing original music, conducting guitar clinics, and as a consultant lecturing on crucial issues facing the music industry. The singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from New York City—now residing in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia following a three-year sojourn in New Orleans—has appeared on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, Today Show, Good Morning America, etc., and has performed at the most prestigious venues including Madison Square Garden, Louisiana Superdome (the world's largest indoor arena), and a White House Christmas Party. Most recently, Ravi appeared at the music industry's celebrated biannual event, "All Star Guitar Night," leading a band of some of the world's finest players.
The "crème de la crème" of the entertainment industry frequently calls on Ravi. Mercury Records/PolyGram hired him in 1997 to play guitar on tour with three-time Grammy nominee Hanson (the top selling band in the world that year). Simon & Schuster published his tour journal/autobiography. Electronic Musician, Onstage, and Musician magazines feature Ravi's articles, and his column "Ravi on Record" appears each month in Music & Sound Retailer. Berklee College of Music, Pepperdine University, and others including NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) and most music business conferences host his lectures. Most recently, the world's largest manufacturer of guitars and pianos, SMC (Samick Music Corp.), sought out Ravi to represent Greg Bennett Guitars as the brand's national electric guitar clinician.
With professional endorsements & business savvy, Ravi has released two CDs independently and toured extensively for CD, book signings, and product clinics; as well as performing with his band. He writes and performs a unique twist on "pop" music, combining funky grooves with smart songwriting. His music and musicianship have garnered rave reviews, comparing him to Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Duane Allman, Peter Frampton, and others. Ravi has earned a reputation for delivering high quality music and entertainment.
In addition, Ravi is the founder of www.ArtisticIntegrity.org and www.CultureofIntegrity.org—two Web sites aimed at inspiring greater social responsibility amongst artists and corporations. These Web sites combined with his frequent lectures and articles on "Integrity" have positioned Ravi as one of the most outspoken advocates on the subject in the music industry. He also heads up Music For Life Alliance—uniting non-profits that bring music education to underprivileged kids—and he sits on the board of several organizations under that umbrella.
He is also fulfilling another dream—obtaining his pilot license—and is now writing magazine articles and conducting clinics and seminars in the Aviation Industry. Check out theRaviator.com .
Ravi, of Indian and German descent (and grand nephew of India’s first Prime Minister, Nehru), was born in Washington, DC. He grew up in a "Wall Street" family (his two older brothers and father work in finance), but Ravi traveled down a very different road.
Ravi plays and professionally endorses:
- Brian Moore Electric Guitars
- CF Martin Acoustic Guitars
- Digitech Guitar Workstations
- Gibson Strings & Accessories
- Greg Bennett Electric Guitars
- Kustom Amplification
- Levy's Leathers Guitar Straps
- Maui Jim Sunglasses
- Seymour Duncan/Baselines Pickups
- Sennheiser Microphones, Monitors & Aviation Headsets
- Yamaha Digital Recording & Keyboards
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- Electronic Musician Magazine (contributing writer)
- Music Inc Magazine (columnist)
- Flight Training Magazine (contributing writer)
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