The Ravens

Dates: 2005 - 2007

Band Members: Mel Bauer, Bismarck (lead guitar/rhythm - vocals), Alan “Cousy” Moch, Bismarck (drums), Duke Rosendahl, Hazen (lead guitar/rhythm - vocals), Harvey Jahner, Linton (bass guitar - vocals), Ronnie Weber, Bismarck (lead guitar/bass guitar - vocals) Allan Bosch, Bismarck (lead guitar), Les Kautz, Linton (rhythm guitar - vocals), and Jeremy Kautz, Bismarck (sound technician).

1950’s and 60’s rock



Bob Seger recorded a song a few years back called "Turn the Page" the chorus goes like this: "Here I am on the road again; there I am up on the stage. Here I go playin' star again; there I go, turn the page." And, so it is with the 1960's rock band The Ravens. After nearly 18 years into their second retirement, and after 40 years since first hitting the stage together, here they go again. Sadly, minus their fearless leader, but, eager to perform for their old fans and their new fans. It was Duke Rosendahl who took the lead in an attempt to reunite the band. Remembering their successful but brief comeback performing at the Hazelton Centennial street dance in 2003, Rosendahl decided to contact Moch with an idea on how the band could meld its now well establish private lives with their continuing urge to perform. "Why not just get together for the fun of it?" Rosendahl stated. "No pressure, families and jobs come first", he continued. After many conversations on the reunion and the new philosophy of how the band should work, Rosendahl and Moch began contacting the other members of the band. An agreement was reached by all members and almost immediately Les Kautz booked the first gig, a two hour show for the Linton Chamber of Commerce in November 2005. The two hour show interested Moch very much. Continued discussions with other band members on the "show" aspect of performing rather than the "dance band" aspect of performing proved to be a very popular idea. It was decided that the "new" Ravens would offer its talents as a 2-hour show band (no 4 hour dance gigs). It was also decided that a large amount of the work they would accept would be benefit work. This would enable charitable organizations in smaller communities to obtain quality entertainment for an affordable price. With the help of an excellent article written by Lauren Donovan which appeared in the Bismarck Tribune in early 2006, the word has gotten out. So, "here we go again, up on the stage, playin' star again, turn the page".

Afternoon show at Hazleton	Ravens Linton 2006	Ravens Road Manager Bill
Ravens Hazen Jam	Ravens 2006	Ravens Napoleon 2006
Ravens at Coleharbor

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