Ray Gilman
Gilman's Crossing Bio Ray Gilman: A veteran of the Twin Cities Music scene, Ray has recorded 10 CD's, played over a thousand live shows, and produced CD's fo
Peter Gabriel meets Todd Rundgren meets Prince.
"Tales Of Modern Times" by Ray Gilman is a Progressive Rock production available on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. A solid entry in the progressive rock space, crafted with care and intention. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Progressive Rock chart, peaking at #1. SoundClick gives artists like Ray Gilman a platform to share original Progressive Rock music with listeners around the world.
Copyright 1996. Rerecorded 2015. Ray Gilman: Guitars and Lead and Background Vocals. Dan Nestor: Keyboards, Bass, and Drums. Dan Griffin: Background Vocal.
"How Can I Pretend?" is a Blues Rock track by Ray Gilman on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes blues rock work. "How Can I Pretend?" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #5 in Blues and #4 in Blues Rock. Explore the full Ray Gilman catalog on SoundClick and discover more Blues Rock music from independent creators.
Guitar driven Power Pop
Independent artist Ray Gilman drops "Tell Me What I Want To Hear", a Trap-Pop track on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. This track holds its own in the trap-pop landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Tell Me What I Want To Hear" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Trap-Pop chart. Find more from Ray Gilman on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Funky rocker about a day in the life of a working class person. It could be me or you.
"Workin'" by Ray Gilman is a Progressive Rock production available on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. A progressive rock track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Progressive Rock chart, peaking at #3. Listeners into Progressive Rock will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Copyright 2010 Ray Gilman, BMI
"Lightnin' Boogie" by Ray Gilman is an Instrumental Rock production available on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the instrumental rock sound. It has reached #15 on the main SoundClick Rock chart. SoundClick gives artists like Ray Gilman a platform to share original Instrumental Rock music with listeners around the world.
Ray Gilman Bio
Ray Gilman: A veteran of the Twin Cities Music scene, Ray has recorded 8 CD's, played over a thousand of live shows, and produced CD's for other artists in his own recording studio. A multi instrumentalist Ray sings, plays acoustic and electric guitars, and keyboards to give Gilman's Crossing a very large sound. Gilman's Crossing is influenced by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Tool, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, to name a few. Ray's has opened for Eric Burdon, Corey Stevens, and Performed live on Kare 11 Television (NBC) in Minneapolis. Gilman's Crossing was featured on KMSP 9 (UPN) on the Buzz program. And also won the Garage Logic bumper band contest and got to perform live on AM 1500 radio at the 2000 Minnesota State Fair. Ray has recently released a new solo CD "Over Time".
I play live regularly with my band Gilman's Crossing and as a Solo Performer . We are a regional act in the upper Midwest USA.
I like all styles of music. If it is done well, and from the heart. Music brings people of all races and cultures together. I am heavily influenced by British bands from the 70's. Guitar greats like Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Robin Trower. Todd Rundgren has had a big impact on my music. Rush is one of my favorite bands of all time, Yes, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Muddy Waters, Weather Report, Jethro Tull.
I use Pro Tools, a Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100 amp. Fulltone, Voodoo Lab and MXR pedals, Gibson SG and Les Paul guitars, Fender Stratocaster guitar, Yamaha mixers, Ovation 12 string acoustic guitar, Dean 6 string acoustic, Carvin elctric guitar, Roland keyboard, 6, BOSE L1 Model 2 systems.