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Blues & World Fusion Music artist from Lafayette, LA. New songs free to stream or download, with purchase options starting at $0.75. Add to your playlist now.

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Ray Johnson

Louisiana -based artist playing soulful, blues influence music with slick tasteful guitar,

4 top 50
6 songs
17.5K plays
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Amitriptyline Swing Amitriptyline Swing

Bluesy swing with a little Stray Cat, Van Morrison, Beatles sort of feel

Blues General

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Crystal Clear Crystal Clear

Isley-influenced blues rocker with plenty of guitar and a smooth groove.

Blues Rock

Picture for song 'Le Coeur de Mardi Gras' by artist 'Ray Johnson'

Le Coeur de Mardi Gras Le Coeur de Mardi Gras

Ethnic music from SW Louisiana. Hard-driving, bluesy zydeco.

Cajun/Zydeco

$0.75
Picture for song 'When the Feeling's Gone' by artist 'Ray Johnson'

When the Feeling's Gone When the Feeling's Gone

I don't know which genre this would go into. Blues fusion? No such genre. Oh well, send me a suggestion.

World Fusion

Picture for song 'Where Will I Be?' by artist 'Ray Johnson'

Where Will I Be? Where Will I Be?

Haunting spiritual accoustic delta blues from the bayous of Louisiana complete with a mezmerizing slide guitar.

Blues General

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Welcome to my plot of cyberspace. I've been recording in my home studio for the last few years and here is some of what I've come up with. Mostly a lot of Blues-influenced music that's been simmering in me for the last few decades. Beginning in mid 2004, I've also began playing live again. A solo gig here and there and with "The Ray Johnson Band" a 4-pc band playing a lot of heavier blues. Check us out when you're in the area. Band website is http://www.rayjohnsonband.com/index.cfm FOR BOOKINGS CALL (337) 962-8737 (Ray)
Band/artist history
Played in a series of bands spanning many genres when I was younger. Everything from rock to zydeco and almost everything in between. Have always liked blues and all of my music is heavily influenced by blues regardless of which genre they technically fall into. I've been recording solo for 4 years now. I play all instuments and do all vocals unless otherwise indicated.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Yes. Ray Johnson and Blue Collar has been playing in the Lafayette area for the last few months. We're now a 4-piece band doing Heavy Blues, a little jazz, and some rock music. Check us out when you're in the area. Click the "Live Events" tab at the upper right of this page for venues and dates. FOR BOOKINGS call (337) 962-8737 (Ray)
Your musical influences
Carlos Santana (the early years), Gregg Allman, SRV, Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, The Beatles, Dr John, STP (the early years), Everlast
What equipment do you use?
Yamaha MD8 8 track recorder, 2 Alesis nanoverbs, RNC compressor, POD, Art tube mic pre, American Deluxe Strat,Squire Strat, Peavey Foundation Bass, Yamaha PSR 225GM keyboard, Alesis SR-16 (drums), Hohner 3-row Accordion, 2 egg shakers, Rode NT1 condensor mic, and a cheap accoustic guitar.
Anything else?
Thanks for listening
Lafayette, LA  USA
ID 137763
Contact
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Comments (43)
Interesting tune, Ray. Honored if you friend me back. Wish you'd sung a couple of my Country tunes. Keep it up. DC Hall
I don't know how you didn't blow 'Rita' away with this stuff. You've got the feeling and I feel it blowin my way.
Oh yes. love what you're doing. had to come say so... Diane
Howdy! We have a new song "Kentucky" on the charts, you might like it! Thanks..
10 cent boots .... ohh yeahhh!!!.......
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