David Ray
South Salem, NY
Singer Songwriter / Blues/Jazz / Americana
Bio
A former New York City cab driver, bartender, bouncer, and actor, David Ray’s songs have been described as “cinematic.” They’ve been sung by artists as varied as Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin and Dove Award winner Kathy Troccoli, and recorded by producers from Arif Mardin to Rick Wake. Along with Lyle Lovett, Richie Havens, Julie Gold (From a Distance) and others, his early Fast Folk recordings are now part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage....
Comments
Kerry Leigh:
Well-comstructed, compelling compositions and strong, well-executed performance and production. Great tracks! -- Kerry
Feb 04
Pryme Tracks (Producer) R&B/PO...:
YEA!!..YA TRACKS ARE NICE DAVID!!....check us out!
Dec 17
Ben Aaron:
Wonderful tunes, David. You can write a mean song! From a fellow songster, -Ben Aaron
Nov 01
Rocco & Rahj:
Rocco & Rahj dig David Ray! Killer sounds> The Real Deal! Cheers)))Rocco & Rahj "The Kings of Beach Jazz"
Mar 18
Fritz:
Really strong stuff David.....I need to try writing in a cab:-)
Jul 28
Painted Betty:
Hey David!Love the tunes!!
Painted Betty is a big fan!!!
May 10
Artist Stats
Fans: 463
Song Plays: 998
Visits: 3,430
Video Plays: 543
Widget Hits: 6,781
Status
Status:
From this month's New Yorker...
The Chameleon
Alone among the superheroes,
He failed to keep his life in balance.
Power Man, The Human Shark--they knew
To hold their days and nights in counterpoise,
Blog
Towne Crier Tonight, Friday, May 13
May 13, 2011 at 08:38 AM
A Friday the 13th show at the Towne Crier with Fred Eaglesmith, what could be better? I know...picking up a copy of the new CD to boot!
