Raut Scout is Syracuse’s keytar-wielding one-man hip-hop band and hes’s exactly what it sounds like. He loops beats, plays keys, and performs the whole show solo, blending hip-hop energy with live musicianship.
No backing tracks. No band. Just one guy making it all happen in real time. If you’ve been to an open mic or local show in Syracuse, you’ve probably seen him.
If you haven’t, you should.
You’ll find him at Funk 'n Waffles and Pink Rock Culture Co-op most weeks, testing new material and building his set one loop at a time. Regulars know to expect his keytar covers of “Hollaback Girl” and “Soulja Boy” — crowd favorites that never get old.