Ravenhill (band)
RAVENHILL | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southern Illinois |
| Genres | Alternative rock, soul, Southern rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | HONEY GOLD RECORDS |
| Members | Joshua Clifton Kalen Orr Brady Clifton Keith Schaubert |
| Past members | Coleman Fitch Dane Johns Jonathan Raby Kyle Hassenfratz Mike Bay NIGHT RAINBOW SUPERMOON |
| Website | ravenhillband |
RAVENHILL is an American rock band. They are originally from southern Illinois relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, but now reside near the Dallas, Texas, area. The band started making music in 2009. Their membership is Joshua Clifton, Brady Clifton, Kalen Orr, & Keith Schaubert with former members Coleman Fitch, Dane Johns, David Curtis, Kyle Hassenfratz, Taylor Chance, and Jonathan Raby. The band released an album, Ladies and Gentlemen, I Present To You..., independently in 2009. Their next release, the EP Live on Delmar, was released independently in 2010. They released a second extended play, Lions, in 2011, also independently. Their first studio album, Soul, was released by Slospeak Records in 2015. They released an EP called “Spirit” on Honey Gold Records in 2018. Later on August 3 in the same year, RAVENHILL released “Midnight Gold” on Honey Gold Records.
Background[edit]
Ravenhill, which is named after Leonard Ravenhill, is a Southern rock band from southern Illinois around West Frankfort and Herrin.[1] In 2010, the band moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and signed to indie record label Slospeak Records. Their members are vocalist and guitarist Joshua Clifton, guitarists Taylor Chance and Mike Bay, bassist Brady Clifton, and drummer Kyle Hassenfratz, with their former members guitarist Dan Johns and drummers Coleman Fitch and Jonathan Raby, the latter also performing background vocals for the group.[2][3]
Music history[edit]
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2009 with their first release, Ladies and Gentlemen, I Present To You..., an independently released album.[2] They released an extended play, Live on Delmar, independently in 2010.[2] The subsequent release, yet another extended play, Lions, was released independently on May 20, 2011.[4] Their first studio album, Soul, was released on March 24, 2015, from Slospeak Records.[5] The single "Mercy" hit to No. 20 on the Billboard magazine Christian rock chart.[6]
Members[edit]
Current members[edit]
- Joshua Clifton – lead vocals, guitar
- Taylor Chance – guitar
- Mike Bay – guitar
- Brady Clifton – bass, background vocals
- Logan Gavaldon – drums
Former members[edit]
- Coleman Fitch – drums
- Dane Johns – guitar
- Jon Raby – drums, background vocals
- Chris Goode – drums
- Aaron Broach – keys
- David Curtis – guitar
- Jeremy Jackson – bass
- Kyle Hassenfratz – drums
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Ladies and Gentlemen, I Present To You... (2009, independent)
- Soul (March 24, 2015, Slospeak)
EPs[edit]
- Live on Delmar (2010, independent)
- Lions (May 20, 2011, independent)
Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Chr Rock | ||
| 2015 | "Mercy" | 20[6][7] |
References[edit]
- ^ Morrissette, Brian (January 1, 2010). "Ravenhill". Christ Core. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b c Jesus Freak Hideout. "Ravenhill". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Ravenhill. "About". Slospeak Records. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fryberger, Scott (October 10, 2012). "Ravenhill, "Lions EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fryberger, Scott (March 22, 2015). "Ravenhill, "Soul" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b Search for "Mercy" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
- ^ Current Single: It's still charting