The Mid North Coast’s best kept secret, RAVEN are lovers of British blues and rock music.

Emerging from the Nambucca and Bellingen shires 5 years ago, RAVEN have become one of the regions hottest blues and rock outfits with their authentic reproduction of some of the most famous and popular songs from the late sixties and early seventies.

RAVEN is an exciting ensemble of experienced musicians that have come together to pay homage to arguably the most influential period of popular music since the invention of the electric guitar.

The British Blues Invasion – This short period between 1965 and 1975 witnessed some of the most famous bands from England dominate the World music scene with timeless tracks that are still revered today.

There is no doubt The Beatles were at the forefront of this movement closely followed by The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Animals, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and many more groups and these are the artists that have influenced RAVEN’S repertoire.

Australian four-piece rock band Bourbon Street (all original members) have announced plans to hit the road in 2025.

Formed in Byron in early 1987, the band, now the oldest all-original line-up in Australia, released four albums with two hit singles in their 38 years together.

At live gigs, they play the classics songs of the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Chisel, Stones and the like, plus a great selection of their own material.

Well-known as a high-energy, never-say-die band of rock n roll stalwarts, Bourbon Street are renown for their dynamic live performances.

Says guitarist and band spokesman Horace Bevan, “We play what we like, and we like what we play. Come see the band – ya never know at our age. The future’s uncertain and the end is always near.”