What a great surprise and honor to receive the Music Mafia Radio's "Song of the Year" Award for 2023. The song "All I Want (Ode To Stefan) feat. David Von Eros" was a song written for and about an extraordinary music supporter Stefan from Germany who passed away this year. Stefan was an eager participant in the show chat on MMR radio and his vigor as well as this song stole our hearts. Congratulations to Raymond, David Von Eros and Producer Regan Lane for the recognition. 

Thanks to Music Mafia Radio for the double #1 - on their top 30 and on their rock chart. 

I am excited to have my new website up.  This is one of the steps in my journey of self-awareness.  I have had websites up for years and have two other websites....Grieve the Astronaut and Accidental Grace, but now they can all be found in one place....here!  The main purpose is to maker it simple for people to see who I am and how to connect with me...connection is my muse.   Most people think that my muse is music, its only the one of the vehicles in which I am fortunate enough to have to help me connect.

This website will give you some history on where I came from and how I got where I am now.  This website will give you access to all of my solo music and current projects I'm involved with....photos, videos, articles, etc...This website will also give you access to my PODCASTS.   AND, I plan on blogging on a pretty regular basis to hopefully spread some love, laughter and hope to my fellow human beings.

On the eve of unveiling my new website (thanks to Jessica Lynne Witty) i begin my new journey as a self-aware, confident man.  I've always been a loving, caring, nurturing, encouraging bloke...but, didn't always show myself the same love.  NOW?  I do and abundantly.  I know why I was put on this planet and I'm proud of my successes as well as short comings...they remind me of who I am.  I run at my challenges (thanks to my Coach Sean Hall) and face my fears and obstacles head on.   Ha, lost track..."on the eve" my band went from nominee to finalist in the ISSA Awards.  These are basically like a Grammy's for the independent artist created by Tamanie Dove.  I am a finalist as 2021's MALE EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR and my band, Grieve the Astronaut is a finalist as BAND OF THE YEAR.  This, for me, was a sign that strengthening my resolve as a man, father, husband, friend, brother, uncle and artist was of paramount importance.

Going forward, I'm going to BLOG about the endlless possibilities there are for all of us.  My MUISE in life is to make a difference.  That, is MY WHY.

Believe in yourself.
Challenge your beliefs.
Listen intently.
Face your fears.
Love yourself.
Laugh at yourself.
Remember to give as well as take.

Love one another.

~Raymond