Tag Archives: Ashley Raines

250 Word Album Review: Ashley Raines & The New West Revue – Blush EP

Posted on June 2, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Ashley Raines returns with the Blush EP that is every bit as dark and brooding as his last release, One Trick Mule. Raines summons the honest and unfiltered voice inside us all by pulling no punches and being as straight-forward … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Ashley Raines

Posted on May 8, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

WHO’S PERFORMING?  Ashley Raines (Colorado) WHAT TO EXPECT?  A brutally honest show… Raines brings a stripped down version of the New West Revue on the road for his shows. He might bring one person with him for accompaniment on stage … Continue reading →

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VOT concert posters! – Ashley Raines

Posted on March 30, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Ashley Raines is a great singer and songwriter from Colorado. I originally saw him at the Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, Missouri and it has led to me tracking his career closely. This is (right now, as I post this) … Continue reading →

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A VOT Editorial: The $20 CD

Posted on February 5, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Here at Vocals On Top a lot of opinions are expressed but they are rarely taken on directly and exclusively. Some issues deserve more focus to be put on them and to be discussed in a forum all their own. … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Ashley Raines at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO 6/21/12 and The Dawg House in Forest City, MO 6/23/12

Posted on June 25, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Ashley Raines played two shows in the area so this is a combination review of a couple really different environments. Separated by only about 30 miles, the two cities would possess very different atmospheres for the performer out of Colorado. Raines … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Ashley Raines & The New West Revue – One Trick Mule

Posted on May 16, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Ashley Raines is a bluesy, deep-voiced americana singer from Colorado. He isn’t well know and he isn’t new to the music scene. He has released several albums, somewhere around 8, and regularly tours playing small bars and venues. His latest … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Ashley Raines at the Cafe Acoustic St. Joseph, MO 5/3/12

Posted on May 4, 2012 by VocalsOnTop

Out of towners come through every now and then and it tends to be a breathe of fresh air. A new talent with new ideas, new songs and a totally different sound. Ashley Raines rolled through St. Joe carrying only … Continue reading →

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