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• We Rise Up was named Album of the Week and included in the Albums of the Year roundup by Rock Critic David McGee (former music editor of Rolling Stone and BarnesandNoble.com). Read his review here: Deep Roots Magazine

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“These young adults either have lived with ferocity in matters of the heart and learned hard lessons or gleaned much from the experiences of those older and more seasoned in such matters. The remarkable aspect of their point of view, though, is the belief they advance of being undaunted in the face of romantic debacles. Give credit for this not only to the writing but to the clear, ringing, expressive tenor voice of Mitchell Lane, who carries the vocal load simply magnificently.

Real Roots Cafe (Netherlands)

“From the first song I was captivated by the beautiful vocals, the excellent harmony of the trio and the great violin of Brittany. Wonderful folk with country borders and Celtic influences. For fans of super cool singing and wonderful violin playing this becomes a mandatory purchase. I am totally taken by this great music trio. Believe me, this is great music.”  —Fred Schmale (4/10/18)

Parcbench (NYC)

“Talk about making music! The acoustic team of Raven and Red seemingly do it all — and with heart, soul, abandon, and great care. As musicians they impress (especially in the harmony department), but what impresses most is the effortless quality they display. That is the mark of three complete naturals who are clearly headed in the right direction.”  —Greg Victor (2/11/18)

Lonesome Highway (Ireland)

“Excellent musicianship throughout and some superb harmony vocals. Brittany weaves her 5-string violin through the melody lines with great skill and touch while the mandolin playing of Cole and guitar augmentation from Lane lead to a heady mix of Country, Folk and Bluegrass sounds that would lighten up any gathering of musical minds.”  —Paul McGee (8/15/18)

Lust for Life Magazine (Netherlands)

“Stories wrapped in beautiful, acoustic songs with an important role for Brittany’s violin. These three young musicians master their instruments perfectly, but that is not their strength. It is much more in the disarming honesty with which they bring their music. They know exactly how to hit the right chord with the listener. In short, country and folk without frills and straight from the heart.”  —Harry de Jong (2/21/18)

Written In Music (Netherlands)

“Raven and Red do not impose any musical restrictions on themselves. Above all, it is the atmospheric harmony of the young trio who effortlessly endures the comparison with the vocal performances of The Byrds and Eagles and generates very pleasant listening moments with life-long adult listeners.”  —Cis van Looy (2/1/18)

Ctrl. Alt. Country e-zine (Belgium)

“On ‘We Rise Up,’ the three performers present themselves first and foremost as highly skilled musicians. Jones and Lane are also excellent songwriters despite their relatively young ages.”  —Benny Metten (Feb. ’18)

RnR Magazine (U.K.)

“Raven and Red are a hotly tipped Nashville-based acoustic trio whose attractive blend of folk, Americana, rock, pop and Celtic influences is brought into sharp focus on debut album We Rise Up. Their self-written songs and right vocal harmonies acknowledge their musical heroes, Jim Croce, Robert McGuinn and John Denver.”  —RnR Magazine (September/October ’18)

Fervor Coulee (Canada)

“Without a doubt, Lane (the ‘Red’) can flat out sing. Jones’ powerful, substantial harmonies give Raven and Red’s songs supplementary heft. We Rise Up is a fine debut recording for the trio Raven and Red. There is something here, and I’ll be keeping these gnarled ears open.”  —Donald Teplyske (2/3/18)

Midwest Record (Chicago)

“RAVEN AND RED/We Rise Up: Acoustic music that got it’s start in bluegrass and has moved along the back 40 to other interesting stops along the way, this young crew knows how to hit all the right notes and serve up something special and deluxe. Tasty stuff that’ll easily become a welcome friend in the device of your choice.”  —Chris Spector (2/20/18)

Rootsville (Belgium)

“Their music leans close to that of John Denver. Brittany distinguishes herself as a talented multi-instrumentalist while Mitchell plays the 6 and 12 string guitars. We Rise Up is an album with their own stamp of harmonious vocals, a home to country, folk and a dash of bluegrass. It is a very atmospheric album that does not get boring. We will hear more from Raven and Red, because they are rising up.”  —Freddy Vandervelpen (5/18/18)

Le Cri du Coyote (France)

“The harmony vocals of the three voices are very pleasant and their songs are pretty classic in form and navigate the waters of the folk ballad in line of their claimed influences. The general tone is imbued with great serenity and their success is logical in view of the set up of their songs.”  —Christian Labonne (Sep. ’18)

Alt Country (Netherlands)

“The members of Raven and Red can submit special CVs. Together, they bring positive folk rock and country pop to We Rise Up. It brings a warm, flowing stream full of sunny sixties references. The trio is stubborn enough not to let the music industry prescribe the law in the future. The young trio has musical baggage in abundance and an interesting journey ahead of them.”  —John Gjaltema (2/22/18)

Rootstime.be (Belgium)

“With We Rise Up, Raven and Red is taking an important next step in their musical career. The album, with a strong country/folk foundation, will certainly appeal to a broad audience that is also interested in (dixit Brittany) ‘exploring the human condition.’”  —Eric Schuurmans (1/1/18)

Folker Magazine (Germany)

“They play almost exclusively their own material on their debut album, located in the field of tension between bluegrass, country and folk. Their specialty seems to be ballads, some would say – Tear Jerkers. Skillful fervor.”  —Volker Dick (May ’18)

No Depression, The Morton Report, By Jeff Burger

“Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Brittany Jones and brothers Mitchell Lane (vocals and guitars) and Cole King (vocals and mandolin)—all already have impressive musical resumes and, more importantly, a ton of talent. On their first full-length album of original material, their harmony vocals are gorgeous throughout, and so are their melodies and violin-, banjolin-, and mandolin-spiced instrumentation, which draws on folk, country, pop, and bluegrass. I’m reminded of such late 60s/early 70s groups as Swampwater and Linda Ronstadt’s Stone Poneys.”  —Jeff Burger (12/17/17)

Enigma Online

“Raven and Red is a folk-Americana group that is refreshing in today’s entertainment climate – they have actual talent. With music that borders on traditional folk, country with a tinge of Celtic influences they bring a refreshing approach to their music.”  —Dave Weinthal (3/29/18)

Time Machine Music (Belgrade, Serbia)

“We Rise Up introduced the trio as a team who knows how to combine different musical genres into a unique style and vision. Their story-telling folk song perspective delivers precise mandolin and violin playing, among emotional vocalization parts. We Rise Up could be a most influential and interesting product in this season.”  —Branimir Lokner (4/28/18)

Best of WNY.com

“The band mixes outstanding musicianship with impeccable vocals and harmonies in true Americana music fashion over twelve tracks.”  —Bob Silvestri (Feb. ’18)

antiMusic

“Raven and Red is comfortable in many Americana sub-genres. Many of the cuts here have philosophical and hopeful lyrics and album closer ‘We Rise Up,’ sung by Lane, is no exception.”  —Kevin Wierzbicki (Feb. ’18)

Zero Magazine (Sweden)

“Skill and perfection to the maximum.”  —Robert Ryttman (8/11/18)

Eddie Owen Presents (Duluth, GA)

“Raven and Red entertains! It’s cool when a band can combine so many influences and genres in their songs and performances—from country to folk to rock to classical to Celtic and back to pop. You won’t be disappointed or left wanting to hear your favorite sound! They’re welcome at the Red Clay Music Foundry anytime they can make it.”  —Eddie Owen

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