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Close Your Eyes finally perform with Shane Raymond

Alex Sievers
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Shane Raymond, the original singer of Close Your Eyes who returned late last year, has performed with his former bandmates at South By So What?! recently.

Shane Raymond, the original singer of Close Your Eyes who returned late last year, has performed with his former bandmates at South By So What?! recently.

Raymond (pictured above in an old band photo) replaced his own replacement Sam Ryder last year, much to the joy of their fans. You can check out a fan-shot video of the band performing 'Valleys' and 'Song For The Broken' from the festival below.