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Raven/Desmond Songs represents the coming together of two reknowned Chicago music talents. Originally teaming up to write songs for the Blue Watusis, a progressive blues group they co-led in the early 1990's,releasing the critically acclaimed "Welcome to the House of the Blues",they have since expanded their songwriting repertoire to include country, rock, soul, and gospel and have 4 post-Watusis cds "New Country and Blues", "More New Country" ,"Shake It Down" and the new compilation "Best of the Blues".
About Me:
Jim Desmond is an important and charismatic figure on the Chicago music scene. Playing and writing in many different musical genres he is known for his powerful voice, his outrageous performance style, and his witty, literate take on songwriting. His blues influenced Desmond group was one of the highlights of the '80s-era Chicago punk scene. His solo recordings include original songs on the WLUP "Chicago Rocks" cd and his early signature song "God Made Me Do It" was featured on the indie compilation "Jay's Garage". His 7-piece r&b group The Hightones released "7 x 7" and he also currently performs with rock band The L & L All Stars who are recording an all original cd featuring two Raven Desmond songs.
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Band Members:
Frank Raven Jim Desmond
Hometown:
Chicago Illinois
Country:
United States
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Frank Raven,flute & Jim Desmond,guitar swinging a classic blues number "Built For Comfort" written by willie dixon & made famous ...
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Frank Raven,harp & Jim Desmond,guitar look back at the original Maxwell Street Market in their original tune "Maxwell Street Blues' for ...
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Frank Raven,flute & Jim Desmond,guitar contemplating the existential dread known as LIFE in their original BEAT opus "Bluesitis" for ...
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Frank Raven,chromatic harmonica & Jim Desmond,guitar swinging their original tune "Blues Attack" for the Windy City Blues Society's 2...
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