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Media Contact: Marie, (888) HEY-RAVI (439-7284)
RAVI TO PERFORM AT [EVENT or VENUE] [Event or Venue] is proud to present RAVI on [Date] at [Location]. The accomplished singer/songwriter, who is originally from New York and now resides in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, has appeared on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, Today Show, Good Morning America, etc., and has performed at the most prestigious venues including Madison Square Garden, Louisiana Superdome, and a White House Christmas Party. He writes and performs a unique twist on "pop" music, combining funky grooves with smart songwriting. His music and musicianship have garnered rave reviews, comparing him to Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Duane Allman, Peter Frampton, and others. Ravi has earned a reputation for delivering high quality music and entertainment. The "crème de la crème" of the entertainment industry frequently calls on Ravi. Mercury Records/PolyGram hired him in 1997 to play guitar on tour with three-time Grammy nominee, Hanson (the top selling band in the world that year). Simon & Schuster published his tour journal/autobiography. Electronic Musician, Onstage, and Musician magazines feature Ravi's articles, and his column "Pure Profit" appears each month in Music & Sound Retailer. Berklee College of Music, Pepperdine University, and others including NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) and most music business conferences host his lectures. Most recently, the world's largest manufacturer of guitars and pianos, SMC (Samick Music Corp.), sought out Ravi to represent Greg Bennett Guitars as the brand's national electric guitar clinician. He will perform [solo acoustic] [with his band comprised of some of the finest musicians]. Visit www.heyravi.com for more information on Ravi. [Event or Venue]
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