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Ravine (Rock Band) (musicians) 1986-2002, Buffalo, N.Y. Heavily influenced by bands suck as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Bush, 80's and 90's influence, Rock & Blues Lead vocals/Guitar : Patrick Sawyer Back up guitar/ back and lead vocals: Mark Robbins Bass/ back up vocals: Eric Hasnik Drums: Vinny Castalino

Mainly played up and down the East Coast and Canada as well as other North American Cities. Ravine got their start in their high school years as a garage band like others.

They quickly skyrocketed in fame from New York to Florida and Canada signing with local record company, Sapertine.

In 1991 the band secured a full time opener at Six Flags Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (outdoor stadium capacity 30,000)for major A list bands such as, Rolling Stones, Alabama, Lynard Skynard, Poison, Nikki Sixx, Metallica Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, Rammstein, White Zombie and many more to name.

Guitarist and vocalist Mark Robbins who has played guitar since the age of 5, also known for the creation of his explosive song "Ain't that a bitch?" and later started the band in 1985 among talks with other instrumentalists in his area and found after exhaustive searching the "perfect Fit". After assembling the band with first pick Patrick Sawyer who came out the gates making melodies and musical track lays as well as most lyrics.

The band purchased a touring bus in 1989 to travel to over 126 shows over a 2 year period.

Towards the demise of the band guitarist Mark Robbins backed out of the band to pursue other avenues.

Guitarist lead vocalist Patrick Sawyer moved to Nashville TN. Where he has started his own label and played with numerous bands.

The other members have pursued other career avenues. There are hopes that one day the band will re-a merge.