I was lucky enough to meet up with local musician Nick Raven the other weekend.
He was opening a great little gig at the Lucha Lounge featuring other local bands Ghost Wave, High Society & Headspins.
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| With his Ukulele at the Lucha Lounge. |
Surviving my wonderful gift of being most uncoordinated, empty pens, and terribly pressing questions he turned out to be a super nice lad with Im sure a bright future.
At the age of 18 he has an impressive record. This South Aucklander was 6 years old when he got his first guitar.
Move on to the age 13 and he's entering the Smoke Free RockQuest. A competition which his band "Razor Fox" went on to win the "Schick Style Award" in 2010, in result a video for the song "Take Off Your Shoes" was funded.
Even as a youngster Nick has played at the home of many a wild nights the Kings Arms as support for "Made in Japan" when he was all of 15.
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| Playing at the Lucha Lounge. |
Move on to present and Nick is ambitious as ever. Still a current member of Razor Fox he has also begun dabbling in a solo project. Signed to Power Tool Records who help by organizing tours and production of his E.P "Happy You Hippy Me" which is available in the New Zealand Alt section at Marbecks & Real Groovy for $9.
Nick loves touring and giging, He is currently playing full-time and recently traveled the country on a national tour for his E.P playing all over the show.
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| Happy You Hippy Me. Nick Raven. |
Inspiration for his music strikes at any time and his influences include the Psychedelic Movement, Neil Young and Flying Nun Records amongst others which truly shine through his music. Funny as he collects Flying Nun vinyl.
When asked what 5 songs would be on his iPod if stuck on a deserted island he truly struggled but managed to commit to these after many a deliberation and mind changes.
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Californication
Neil Young- Old Man
The The- This is the day
Metric- Opium for the people
Led Zeppelin- Ramble On
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| Mid Song. |
Being a multi instrumentalist I asked how he learned it all, He can play basically anything with exemption of wind instruments. In response it turns out he believes strongly in self teaching as it is a more healthy way to learn in comparison to formal training. Fair enough comment as his future plans include releasing more raw unpolished recordings featuring only the basic instruments.
He also believes in "total freedom in life and everything, people build their own oppressors". Deep.
Upon the end of our chat before setting up for his set I asked whats your favorite moment been?
Quick to reply, casually, oh playing a Bob Dylan song with this homeless dude out side my school we both had guitars and had a jam. Legit!.
Thanks Nick
Check his latest E.P Here
Until next time
Have fun out there
MCMC
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| You should definatly check his music out some time. |
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