Raymond Yates & Michael Matheny
The Raymond Yates Band’s music is best described as “Americana”. Familiar yet original and fresh, they create something new using elements from the wide range of music that thrives in this country. With powerful performances, fine musicianship, and deft lyrical and musical arrangements, their music leaves lasting impressions on audiences of all ages and musical tastes. You’ll feel the soul of jazz, the frenzy of rock, the introspection of folk, the earthiness of blues, the drive of R&B, with every song a new landscape for listeners to explore. Dramatic, comedic, powerful, and entertaining, their concerts are a live experience that stands apart from most others.
Over his 15 year musical campaign, Raymond has traveled thousands of miles to hundreds of venues, and his songs have received radio play in North & South America and Europe. Outside of the RYB, Raymond has performed with “Prairie Home Companion” favorites Pat Donohue and Peter Ostroushko, as well as Bill Staines, Dean Magraw, Tim Sparks, and Peter Mayer.
