Raven and Red are a music duo known for their versatility, resilience, and compelling sound that breaks free from limitations. Formed by North Carolina School of the Arts alumni Brittany Jones and Mitchell Lane, the New York City-based musicians have garnered acclaim for their ability to weave “effortlessly into the timeless tradition of the Trans-Atlantic folk idiom” — Written In Music. Their music is a vibrant tapestry of expression that keeps listeners engaged with “tight harmonies, adept musicianship, and shifting genres,” as noted by Glide Magazine.
Their 2018 album, We Rise Up, was hailed by UK-based Fatea Magazine as “one of the best debut country albums of the year.” The album also earned a spot in Deep Roots Magazine’s “Top 10 Albums of the Year” roundup by rock critic David McGee, former Music Editor of Rolling Stone and BarnesandNoble.com. In the 61st Grammy Awards, We Rise Up was considered for several Grammy Award nominations including Best Folk Album, Best American Roots Song/Performance, and Best New Artist. The title track, “We Rise Up,” soared to #1 for 10 consecutive weeks on the Top 50 Contemporary Country Songs Chart.
Widely recognized for their melodic songs that tell stories and push boundaries, Brittany and Mitchell have earned a devoted following through their dynamic repertoire and love for entertaining. They have opened for a range of iconic acts, encompassing Grammy-nominated artists Connie Smith and Dailey & Vincent, multi-award-winning bluegrass groups Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and The Claire Lynch Band, and Irish pop/Celtic rock band Screaming Orphans. In 2018, the duo joined the lineup at Dailey & Vincent’s LandFest in the Mountains. Throughout their career, Raven and Red have been frequent favorites at many top Celtic music festivals, including the renowned Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Stone Mountain Highland Games, Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, and Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games.
After years as regulars on the Nashville music scene, Brittany and Mitchell now captivate audiences in New York City and beyond, from performing at intimate venues and folk festivals to singing in choral productions at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and Madison Square Garden. Raven and Red understand that great music transcends time and place—rooted in the past, but always rising up toward the future.
