From Appalachia
with love.
Raphael Graves has been performing and recording music in Western North Carolina since 2008, with occasional time spent in theatre and directing music videos. While stylistically a rock vocalist, his work has been a feature in numerous acts throughout the years. From performing tributes to inspirational artists like Jane’s Addiction & Pink Floyd, as well as his current 80’s tribute act, LAZRLUVR, and original multi-genre music, Raphael adapts to diverse demands.
Though recently displaced from Asheville, NC in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene (2024), Raphael is still performing, producing and maintaining a fully booked calendar. As of 2025, he has produced and co-produced, four studio records dating back to 2010 and spanning multiple genres. He has won multiple awards in WNC as a vocalist in numerous projects over the years, including being recognized by Asheville, North Carolina’s publication, MountainXpress, as a top vocalist in the region.
Raphael is known for his genre versatility, subversion and commitment, with a chameleon-like ability to navigate vocal and musical stylings across generations. His live performances are often unpredictable and continue to sell out all over North & South Carolina.
From good ol’ Rock n’ Roll to a modern Appalachian Americana sound and beyond, Raphael embraces a spectrum of performance art and storytelling, with themes of love, culture, resilience and adventure. From weddings, to production scales serving thousands, Raphael truly lives and breathes live music and brings admiration and respect for his craft with him no matter venue size or set volume.