Since 1970, Bette Midler has released 14 studio albums as a solo artist, landing many of her songs at the top of the record charts, including her renditions of “The Rose”, “Wind Beneath My Wings” (from her movie “Beaches”), “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “From a Distance” and many more.  In a career spanning almost half a century, Midler has won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmys, and two Tony Awards. 

RAVEN BLACKWELL (formerly Suzanne Gitzi) honours the music of Bette Midler in a stage show featuring the music and theatrics of this music icon.  BLACKWELL is a veteran of the Canadian music scene with a #1 Hit, “The Runaround”.  Ravens’ powerful voice coupled with her dynamic live show have made audiences and critics turn up their radios from coast to coast.  Her voice transcends titles of style.  From pop to soul & blues and beyond, she has been welcomed with standing ovations everywhere she has appeared!

Raven has the Look, the Voice and the Personality...she is totally BETTE RAGEOUS!

Her BETTE RAGEOUS BAND is a true who’s who of the music world including Joanie Bye, Linda Kidder and Donna McVay on vocals, Russell Earl Marsland on guitar, Kerry Galloway on bass, Chris Gestrin on keys, Kyle Radomsky on drums and a horn section including Vince Mai and Bill Abbott.