Meet the Band

The Raves consists of four seasoned musicians with a variety of backgrounds and instruments making it one of Arizona’s most versatile cover bands.

  • Mike Jimenez +

    Mike Jimenez

    Drums and Vocals

    Mike grew up in Brooklyn NY. In the 1960’s, at just 17, he was drummer and lead singer for his band The Raves. As house band at the famous Café Wha in Greenwich Village NYC, he had the opportunity to play with some of the great musicians of our time, including Jimi Hendrix, Richie Havens, Bruce Springsteen and Jose Feliciano.

    As a recording artist he was signed to Smash Records and had several releases. Mike is also an accomplished song writer. His music influences include the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, James Brown, and Temptations, to name a few.

    Mike enjoys many genres of music including rock, R&B, blues and country. He loves to entertain and keep the crowd dancing.

  • Jerry Skjonsby +

    Jerry Skjonsby

    Bass Guitar and Vocals

    Jerry Skjonsby grew up in one of the coldest cities in the country; Fargo, North Dakota.  He started playing stringed instruments, including the ukulele, in grade school. Jerry started playing guitar at the age 12.  By 13 he was playing upright bass in a full orchestra.  

    Jerry has played bass in a number of musicals and various rock bands while living in Fargo. Prior to joining the Raves, Jerry played in a blues band in Fargo. Jerry and his wife moved to Prescott Valley and continued his passion to play live music.  Bassist Jerry joined The Raves in early 2017.

     

  • Dave Johnston +

  • Scott Smith +

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