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The Music

WARNING! This is not your "normal", "average", or "typical" event band!

Combining feet moving, rocking rhythms with soulful, melodic vocals, a performance from The Raves will have you singing and dancing along. The Raves are not just a band, but an experience.

Be sure to check out our latest 2022 videos located under promo. Also while you are on this page, why not take a listen to a couple instrumentals below. Can you guess the songs?

 

 

The Raves would like to hear your feedback. You can reach us by selecting Contact above. Are you attending an upcoming gig.. What would you like to hear? Have you seen us play.. What did you like most?

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About the Band.

image The Raves consists of seasoned musicians with a variety of backgrounds and instruments making it one of Arizona’s most versatile cover bands. The original Raves date back to 1964; they released there first hit single Mister Man in 1967. The Raves consists of seasoned musicians with a variety of backgrounds and instruments making it one of Arizona’s most versatile cover bands. The original Raves date back to 1964; they released there first hit single Mister Man in 1967.
 
image Providing that perfect beat that makes you say "lets dance" is Mike Jimenez. Drummer Mike is also lead vocalist. Providing that perfect beat that makes you say "lets dance" is Mike Jimenez. Drummer Mike is also lead vocalist.
 
image Please welcome our newest guitar player to the band; on vocals and playing lead, Dave Johnston. Please welcome our newest guitar player to the band; on vocals and playing lead, Dave Johnston.
 
image On keyboards is Scott Smith. Keyboard Scott has the passion for music we all enjoy; a true entertainer. On keyboards is Scott Smith. Keyboard Scott has the passion for music we all enjoy; a true entertainer.
 
image Playing bass guitar and always keeping good time is Jerry Skjonsby. Bassist Jerry provides the music direction and gravity to keep us rocking. Playing bass guitar and always keeping good time is Jerry Skjonsby. Bassist Jerry provides the music direction and gravity to keep us rocking.
 

Raving about The Raves.

"WOW! The Raves just performed at our Summer Concert last night and the crowd loved the music! The band covered a lot of great oldie's which had people dancing the entire night. They harmonized very well and you could tell they were having fun playing together. I would recommend The Raves for a great Rock and Roll Band! We will definitely have them back!"

-Pronghorn Ranch


"This band is the BEST! I'm the manager of a large residential community and last summer, we did a monthly concert series featuring Mike and the guys. It was great, and our residents loved it so much we're doing it again this summer! If you're looking for a fun, talented, and professional band for your event, you will love The Raves!"

-Stoneridge