Raynes

Oh my GODS, Raynes was SPECTACULAR!! Each of these men positively ooze talent and charisma (they're also all really tall). Flawless way to celebrate my 20th Anniversary. Joe's fashion sense, fancy footwork, and energy were intoxicating. How he can play the guitar while moving so much is beyond me! Not to mention his heartwarming love for his fellow bandmates and, again, his dope taste in clothing. Mark's crowdwork and accompanying musical stings were an absolute delight. He was candid and playful and I really love the little birds on his fretboard (I know that isn't related to his talent, but it still made me happy). I'm so glad he made the trip to join the band. 🥹 Mat's spread of instruments (five+) were cool af on their own, but his passion was distracting in the best way, and knowing he's also their songwriter?? How the hell do you fit so much talent in there?! I am eternally weak for the violin, so it was his violin work that was particularly striking and fantastically spotlit by their cover of The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Dino isn't listed as part of "the trio," but he is a fantastic drummer and worth shouting out as well! While I'm not much of a percussion buff, my partner*loved* his drumming and I can definitely appreciate drumming that contributes more that just a beat. Serious talent and, as always, I lost all sense of coherent thought once the meet-and-greet happened, so I failed to share any of my actual thoughts! 🫠 You are all MAGNIFICENT! I wish you nothing but all the happiness and success you are clearly headed towards. I can't wait to see ya'll again -- and maybe even share my thoughts coherently! ✨️