Singer, songwriter, Vocals, Rhythm, Lead Guitarist, Bass, Keys, Drums, Harp

Julean Rai is the founder of the indie-folk band Julean and the Rai with a career spanning over 30 years.

The band -- previously known as AXIS, Julian Rai, and Avallon Rai -- has transformed many times and was a part of music scenes in cities across the US, Mexico, and Europe.

Founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1995, the band then moved to Colorado, Austin, Tucson, and New York City where they became part of the "Anti-folk" scene and established themselves as a standout act, alongside other NYC antifolk acts like  and . In 2008, the band went to Europe and were a huge success in Poland.

They returned to the US, living and performing in San Francisco, Tijuana, and San Diego before relocating to the music scene in Denver, Colorado.

Julean and the Rai have 12 live and studio releases, including the most recent release , and are remastering several albums for re-release in 2023. Julean is a talented artist with a dynamic voice, known for his passionate onstage vocal delivery. As a guitarist, known for his speed and rhythmic control, his delicate and versatile playing style swings wildly from soft and subtle to fast and breakneck. With nearly three decades of experience, Julean has honed his skills and developed a unique sound that sets him apart from other musicians.

“Blue Oaks is an ever changing amalgam of sound and vibe.” - Aaron Carnes

Founded by Brendan Stone in 2007, with material ranging from their folk/blues inspired debut single "Hit By a Train from New York City Blues" in 2013, to a full length album exploring the darker side of the human condition self titled "Blue Oaks” in 2017.

They released their first live single “Ghosts” with “Day of the Lords” in September of 2020, recorded live to reel to reel tape.

“Blue Oaks is once again evolving, with darker undercurrents and lush texture heavily calling to mind Stone Roses, Sonic Youth, and Dandy Warhols in Ghosts.” - Alice Teeple /Post-Punk.com

Blue Oaks has written and produced a wave of new singles at home during the pandemic shutdown late 2020 through 2023. The first of these singles “Light” and “Bloom” out now!

Dennis Ludiker grew up in Spokane , Washington and moved to his new home town of Austin, Texas in 2002. He has since toured with South Austin Jug Band and his current bands MilkDrive and Asleep at the Wheel.  Dennis is a 3 time Texas State Fiddle Champion, World Champion, and RockyGrass Mandolin Champion . 

Since moving to Austin, Dennis has had the opportunity to back up and play and record with Willie Nelson, George Strait, Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lyle Lovett, and many more. 

Ludiker’s new single Tiny Spider shows his love for many styles of music. He uses traditional instruments in new ways while also blending them with electric guitars and percussion.  While this is his first time taking singing duties, you can still hear hints of MIlkDrive in this new single. 

Tiny Spider is the first single from a collection of songs called TULAGI.

You can get Tiny Spider on bandcamp - https://dennislloydludiker.bandcamp.com

To keep up to date on Dennis Ludiker and future releases go to https://www.facebook.com/dennisludikermusic

I am an acoustic singer/songwriter from the North East of England. 
I've been teaching myself to play piano for the past few months as I've always wanted to play. 
Recently i've been working with EDM Producer Peter Vugts aka K3Y5HIFT3R.
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