Upland Battle of the Bands - Band Description

Raya Nova
Progressive/Alternative/
Psychedelic Latin Rock
"Tolling Bell"

Description

Raya Nova is rock band based out of Berkeley that formed in 2001 in a different configuration. Venezuelan native, lead guitarist and vocalist Eduardo Gamboa, teamed up with bassist Manuel Rodriguez in 2007 and drummer Roger Reese 2009. Their sound runs the gamut from early Pink Floyd (Meddle, Dark Side era) to the Buena Vista Social Club, Santana to U2 and much more. The lyrics have a depth and consciousness that has become a rarity in a darkening world. Sometimes they're ambient psychedelic and at other times folk influenced or the danceable rhythms of Latin music. The music is at times dark and brooding and at others melancholic and sweet. Sometimes they're just good ole ass kicking' rock n roll. Yet throughout this wide range of influences they maintain a consistent identity and original sound. 

Currently they are working on a remake of their first demo/album "And Darkness Held Sway".

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Eduardo Gamboa: Lead guitar/vocals
Manuel Rodriguez: Bass guitar
Roger Reese: Drums