Lured by the creative music hub in Texas, singer/songwriter Ken Raba left his native South Dakota and headed straight to Austin. Making a profound impact on the music scene with his clear voice and a heart as genuine and true as the countryside and life he sings about, Ken Raba’s performances encompass the best in country music. The emotions and lyrics of his songs transport you straight to their core. From the familiar beat of a dance tune to the story in a ballad, Raba writes and sings in a style that opens hearts and draws you in.

Raba’s career began working on ranches and breaking horses. When he discovered a strong interest in music, he moved to the city to follow his heart and talent. There, he concentrated on his singing and songwriting, and developed his style that sets him apart.

In 2003, Ken moved to Texas where he felt he could explore different possibilities for his style of music. Being in the center of the Texas music industry, Raba has been well received by audiences and his peers.  He has played the familiar hot spots in Austin, opened new venues in Central Texas, played live television, and held consistent bookings at local venues. Additionally, Raba has expanded his stage presence to include his band, The Broken Rope Band.

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Looks like folks are beginning to catch on to what makes everything about Ken Raba so special. His outstanding voice, his heartfelt songs, his genuine and serious love of music, his charm, kindness, and yes, ladies, those drop-dead gorgeous eyes!! Check out Ken's website for his latest schedule and treat yourself to someone who is true to the soul of his music. You won't regret it!” –Austin Chronicle

“[Ken Raba’s] voice is needed in the field of country music which is dangerously close to losing the universal appeal which was delivered through the years by such singing cowboy icons as Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, The Sons of the Pioneers, and Eddie Arnold”. – Sam Kindrick

“Thank you for your performance. You did a wonderful job. Hope to see you back again.” – Freddy Powers

“Ken Raba is truly a Texas Treasure and one of the best songwriters I’ve heard!” –

  Al Barlow

“There’s a new cowboy in town, and his name is Ken Raba. Not since the late Marty Robbins has there been a singer-songwriter as genuine as this song totin’ buckaroo” – Kelly Delaney, American Songwriter Magazine