Today, ‘the Raynes’ have made a mutual agreement on good terms. Unfortunately the decision is to put ‘the Raynes’ to rest officially. However, there is great news as well. Shade Stone will continue making music to build on the success of his hit songs ‘The Promise’, ‘All of Me’, and ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’. In fact, Shade has already released another single to radio called ‘When I’m Gone’, which is already gaining support in Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Ontario. Shade’s solo EP release entitled ‘Blissfully Unattended’ is scheduled to be made available June of 2010. To follow Shade and his music go to: www.myspace.com/shadestonemusic

Shade Stone records and releases a Christmas single to Canadian radio as a solo artist to follow up the success of ‘All of Me’. The song is an original work written by Shade Stone himself titled ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’. The release hits #41 nationally and reconfirms for a third time that Shade, even as an independent artist and songwriter has material that can stand on it’s own up against signed acts while landing on spin charts with high profile artists like ‘Uncle Kracker’ and ‘Black Eyed Peas’.

On this years Canada Day, Shade Stone receives word that his first solo single 'All Of Me' breaks Top100 in Canada.

While 'the Raynes' are on a short hiatus, lead singer Shade Stone officially begins recording his solo EP. The first two tracks of the solo effort, including the first single titled 'All Of Me' (which is set to be released nationally to radio by early May), are being produced by Daniel Victor. Daniel is the Juno Nominated creator and producer of Neverending White Lights. He has written and produced for some of the most popular artists of our recent time including multi-platinum Canadian artists Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace), Scott Anderson (Finger 11), and Dallas Green (City & Colour).

An overview of what 'the Raynes' accomplished in 2008 and up until present time was sent out stating that the first single released from 'silver baby...golden dream' The Promise received (and continues to receive) national exposure. It is a bona fide hit in two formats in Canada because it reached #42 and #40 consecutively.

The second single released was 'Twin';with that 'the Raynes' managed to hit #165...and although it did not match the success of The Promise, it did earn them the right to release a third single.

In January of this year, the duo began promoting another track from the 'silver baby...golden dream' CD. 'Waiting' was released across Canada and this week it hit #189.
 

The year ends just as positive as the year begun for 'the Raynes'. An extremely popular CBC Radio program called 'Fresh Air' with Radio Personality Mark Reaume officially announces 'silver baby...golden dream' the #1 Canadian recording of 2008. The show ends with 'Forever & All Time'; A perfect way to end the year for 'the Raynes' as well.
 

A full one hour show on MYFM's “Sessions” program in Napanee with Radio Announcer and Morning Host Jamie Cybulski is devoted to 'the Raynes' and their debut cd 'silver baby...golden dream'. Ten out of the 12 tracks are played, 3 of which were performed live on air. This popular radio show is best known for breaking the newest up and coming Canadian Artists.
 

The performance in Kitchener at The Fairview Mall (which was broadcast live on 96.7 CHYM-Fm) not only featured the Raynes performing The Promise and an original Christmas song, but the afternoon performance included a candid interview with Bryan Davis. (Click here to listen to interview)
 

After months of radio support at Mix97 in Belleville, the Raynes give back to their community by putting on a performance at The Empire Theatre (along with Divine Brown) in support of a local Belleville Charity. The sold out crowd of 1000 people cheered on while the Raynes performed Twin, Waiting, & The Promise. All three of these songs are still in rotation at Mix97 in Belleville.
 

After 3 sold out shows in Kitchener, Windsor and Waterloo, 'the Raynes' were invited by CIGL-Mix97 to perform in Belleville at The Empire Theatre along with Canadian Idol Winner Ryan Malcom of Low Level Flight and several other successful Canadian acts. This show is officially scheduled to be on Wednesday, December 10th 2008; For more details on this event go to: Mix97

Also, 'the Raynes' have been officially scheduled to perform 3 songs at the "Fairview Park Mall" in Kitchener for a Charity event put on by CHYM-96.7Fm called 'The Tree Of Hope Radiothon' in support of the Family & Children's Services Foundation at 4pm on December 12th, 2008; For more details on this event go to: CHYMFM
 

A local 'unplugged' show is scheduled tonight (Friday) at The Whiskey located in Downtown Windsor at 10pm. 'the Raynes' will be performing 3 sets of music which will include 11 of the tracks that are featured on their Nationally distributed debut release 'silver baby...golden dream' along with 18 of their favourite cover tunes. Their is no cover charge, but you must be 19 years of age or older to enter. T-Shirts & CD's will be available for purchase at the show.
 

Two appearances in Kitchener/Waterloo are scheduled. The first show will be Friday, October 24th at The Boathouse. The intimate acoustic/piano appearance will begin at 9pm. Call The Boathouse at 519-745-7202 for reservations and/or more details; Or Click Here

For the second Kitchener/Waterloo show, the Raynes are set to open for Neverending White Lights at 8pm on Sunday, October 26th at The Fubar Nightclub located at 140 University Ave West-Waterloo. Tickets for this show are being sold in advance for $15, or $20 at the door. Promoters are on both campuses. Click here for information.
 

T-Shirts have now been added to 'the Raynes' merchandise collection (see Merchandise Section) and are available directly through Paypal in 4 different sizes.
 

An 'unplugged' show is scheduled; 'the Raynes' will be performing at The Whiskey located in Downtown Windsor on Friday, November 14th at 10pm.
 

'the Raynes' just arrive back from filming a live performance at the Gibson Showroom in Toronto, along with other great Canadian Artists like Ryan Malcom (Canadian Idol Winner & Low Level Flight front man) and Suzie McNeil. The unplugged version of 4 tracks from the 'silver baby...golden dream' CD including The Promise, were selected and videotaped as part of a CTV Showcase. The show will air across Canada on television sometime later this year.
 

The Promise officially lands at #42 in Canada on the Mediabase Published Chart in the AC Format. With the CHUM victory long behind them, the Raynes see this as continuing proof that the song deserves to be heard, and certainly belongs on Radio airwaves across Canada.
 

'The Promise' hits #1 on the New & Active Singles R&R/BDS Chart in the Canadian AC Format. Today also marks the Second time that the Raynes break Top 50 with their first single 'The Promise', this time officially hitting #49 on the Canadian Mediabase Published Panel AC Charts. With no signs of 'The Promise' or 'the Raynes' slowing down, the single continues to show an upward momentum.
 

The Promise officially lands at #67 on the Mediabase Published Panel Canadian AC Charts. And although The Promise is the very first single released by 'the Raynes', it has proven to have sustaining power. The song continues to impact the HotAC Radio Stations across Canada, while crossing over to make new ground and a huge dent in the AC market as well. Over 50 stations in Canada have given The Promise air time, and several of these stations have made The Promise part of their sound. And after doing numerous live radio interviews and performances, the Raynes are gaining the reputation of being the real deal. "There are no smoke and mirrors with a duo that is self-produced, self-funded & self-managed". However, the Raynes refuse to rest on the reputation of their powerful first single only, and they begin seeing more positive momentum behind the release of their second single 'Twin' at HotAC. The most recent station to get on board is CIGL - Mix97 in Belleville. They continue to spin The Promise, and have now decided to add Twin to their play list as well. One day, one show and one spin at a time, the tenacious duo is becoming more familiar to not only the Canadian Music Industry, but also it's listening audience; Something that the Raynes are extremely proud of!
 

96.7fm-The Mix (CHYR) in Windsor/Leamington Essex County support 'the Raynes' by not only continuing to spin their first hit single The Promise, but The Mix (Windsor's Only Pop Station) also adds the bands latest release called 'Twin' to rotation as well.
 

As Twin enters the Canadian charts, The Promise makes a big jump in Ottawa. The single lands at #7 at CTV Globe Media's Chum Radio - Majic100.
 

The video for 'The Promise' is posted on the Much Music website. Click Here To View
 

Another high ranking reporting radio station called Q92 in Montreal adds The Promise to rotation sending the single back up the AC Charts to break the Top100 in Canada for a third time landing at #91.
While The Promise holds the Raynes on two Canadian Chart positions, the second single Twin is officially released to HotAC stations across Canada and is added to rotation at CJLS-Fm (Yarmouth, NS) & The One - 101.7fm (Wingham, Ontario) within the first week of its release. Three other stations (Kool-fm in Kitchener; Majic100 in Ottawa; Mix-96.7fm (Windsor/Leamington) feature spin Twin earning a quick entrance into the charts at both AC & HotAC formats as well as a 75% approval rating by the Kitchener listeners.
 

'The Promise' continues to Chart in Canada at both HotAC & AC formats garnering attention from Canadians across the Country. The band prepares to build on the success of their first single by releasing another called 'Twin' to radio.
 

Despite the fact that "Forever & All Time" has not been released as a single, the Ottawa A-Channel feature spins the video.
 

The official 'Forever & All Time' video is completed. To view, click on Media.
 

Inspired by the request from the Poster Boy Campaign, the Raynes have decided to create an official video for "Forever & All Time". They are currently filming & editing the video. The release date has not been finalized, but the duo believes the video will be completed and posted on youtube by the end of April.
 

Along with the help of Video Director and Photographer Max Wedge, the Raynes put together a Compilation Video for the Poster Boy Campaign in Kitchener/Waterloo. The video features past photos of the charity event itself, accompanied by the sounds and emotion of "Forever & All Time", which is the 12th track from the duo's debut CD titled 'silver baby...golden dream' .

The video itself, and more information about this special cancer charity benefit can be found at: KoolFM

To view the Poster Boy Campaign compilation video on youtube, Click Here
 

The Vancouver and Calgary trip is postponed because Shade Stone, the singer for 'the Raynes' is ill. The new dates for the trip will be released soon.
 

As the buzz continues around the duo, travel plans are put in place to visit the Western region of Canada. Two television appearances are scheduled in Vancouver on April 8th; a live performance and interview on Global Morning News as well as an interview & performance on the Urban Rush Shaw TV Show. By April 9th the Raynes will be doing more interviews and performances in Calgary. The television appearances scheduled include Breakfast TV Calgary, Shaw TV, and The City Show.  

The video for The Promise is completed and posted on YouTube and receives over 1000 hits in two days. (To watch the video for The Promise, pause the audio at the bottom of the page and go to the Media section).

To make this day even more eventful, The Promise enters the Top 20 in Ottawa on the popular Chum Majic100 station…by March 24th “The Promise” lands at Number 8 and surpasses high profile artists such as Alicia Keys (#9) and Nelly Furtado (#10).  

This is a monumental day for ‘the Raynes’. It marks the official Fontana-Universal Canada in store release of ‘silver baby…golden dream. To celebrate the release, the Raynes do a live performance of “The Promise” as well as the final track of the CD, “Forever & All Time” in Kitchener at 105.3 Koolfm. This was particularly special for the duo because Koolfm was the first reporting station to add the Raynes to rotation. (The live interview with Stacey T can be heard in the Media section).  

The Canadian Radio Music Awards take place at the Royal York in Toronto. After the Raynes present the Mainstream AC award to Hayley Sales, the Raynes have the honor and privilege to be front and centre to witness Alanis Morissette receive her well deserved life time achievement award.  

On this day the Raynes complete their debut video shoot for The Promise. The video is set to be released and posted on Youtube some time in March.
 

Riding high on the success of The Promise, and the Official National March 11th, 2008 CD release date of 'silver baby...golden dream', the Raynes are asked to be presenters at the Canadian Radio Music Awards on Friday, March 7th 2008. The tenacious duo will be introduced to the stage by Jully Black and will be presenting the Mainstream AC award.
 

While in Ottawa on February 20th, the Raynes are interviewed by Derick Fage and TL Rader on live Rogers Daytime Television Show, which is followed by a live on air acoustic/piano performance of The Promise. On the same day, the Raynes are filmed performing and are interviewed by Ottawa's Achannel. Immediately after the Achannel interview the Raynes were quickly sent to Ottawa's Top AC station called Majic 100 to perform live and discuss on air the success of The Promise and it's Top 20 position at Majic 100. Later that evening, the Raynes performed live at Zaphods and had the opportunity to meet and mingle with the great people of Ottawa.
 

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The room went into immense applause when it was announced that "THE PROMISE" had been added to rotation at more than 10 radio stations across Canada including Galaxie Music Network.  the Raynes showed up on a list with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Chantal Kreviazuk, and several other extremely successful artists.  The vibe in the room continued to be powerful throughout the evening as fans of the band requested signatures and took photos.