Years active 2007–present Role Singer · ravthomas.com.au Name Rav Thomas | Website www.ravthomas.com.au Labels Independent Albums a, For the Weekend EP | |
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Genres Rock music, Pop music, Alternative rock Similar People Jon Stevens, Toni Childs, Angry Anderson | ||
RAV Thomas Performs in the Players Planet Studio
Ráv Thomas is a solo singer-songwriter from Launceston, Australia. In 2009 Ráv Thomas toured Australia extensively performing with Multi Aria award winner Vanessa Amorosi, Evermore, Thirsty Merc, Kate Ceberano, Jimmy Barnes, Mental As Anything, Diesel, Toni Childs, James Reyne.
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In August 2009 Ráv Thomas charted consecutively and later peaked at number 2 on the ARIA singles charts with debut EP Lily which also reached number 2 on the AMO (Australian Music Office)and number 2 on the AIR Charts (Australian Independent Record Labels Association).
In 2010 Ráv Thomas released Like a Game Show Host which was recorded at Woodstock Studios and produced by ARIA nominated producer, engineer Robin Mai (John Butler, Augie March, Jet, The Temper Trap.) The lead single Like A Game Show Host later charted at no 1 on the ARIA physical singles charts.
Early years
In the early years Ráv Thomas grew up playing piano and began singing to audiences while still a child. He first started writing original music from the age of 7 in his hometown of Launceston, Tasmania.
He played piano through primary school, and by the time he reached high school in Launceston he was proficiently playing guitar and later formed his first rock band.
Name
Ráv's first name is (pronounced “Rarv”) – is short for Ravi – the acute accent (Á) changes the ‘a’ sound to ‘ah’ or ‘ar’.
Songs
A Friend of Mineá · 2013
Like a Game Show Hostá · 2013
For the WeekendFor the Weekend EP · 2015