Strange World by Ray DeTone

Ray is an eclectic player, fusing the elements of rock, blues, progressive, country, metal, alternative and even bluegrass, creating a signature sound that stands out amidst todays' onslaught of redundancy. Melody and emotional intensity coupled with the right style and sound for the song are of utmost importance to this fine guitarist. Ray is also a published songwriter(ASCAP) with over 150 songs (words & music) in his catalogue, an accomplished producer, working double duty on many sessions as guitarist and producer, and a fine keyboard player."

HIGHLIGHTS / BIO

* Once More...With Feeling!!! CD has been released in Japan by Zain Records.

* Toured with Iron Maiden's original singer, Paul Dianno in the band , KILLERS; Ronnie Spector; CBS recording artist Drive, She Said and has performed in the NYC area with countless bands.

* Recorded with Steve Morse drummer,Van Romaine; ex-Miles Davis sideman, Adam Holzman; Paul Dianno's Killers; FAME-TV star Carlo Imperato; Members of Billy Joel's band, Iggy Pop's band, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Steve Vai's band, Billy Squire's band , Renaisance/Willie DeVille Bassist Dave Keyes , Broadway RENT bassist Marc Ensign and so on.

* Voted the #1 artist on the BILLBOARD Talent Net TOP10 Artist .

* Voted "Budweiser Artist Of The Month" in New York's February edition of Rhythm & News

* Charted on the BTN Radio Top 50 at BILLBOARD's Talent Network 47 straight weeks with the CD Once More...With Feeling!!! peaking at #3.

* Played guitar in the pit orchestra for Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell.

* Composed and performed songs and musical scores for film and TV including Bennu Productions "Renegade Justice" starring Charles Bronson, "Say No To Strangers" starring Carlo Imperato; TigerProductions "Open Season" and RAI-TV, Italy "The Raffaella Carra Show".

* Co-writer with hit songwriters Mark Mangold (Cher, Michael Bolton), Essra Mohawk (Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner) and Bob Khozouri(Eternal).

* Songs from Once More...With Feeling!!! are featured on MusicSojourn.com's Night Visions E-radio show along with groups like King Crimson, Yes, Mullmuzzler, Adrian Belew & Genesis.

* Studied music with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith's father, "Uncle" Vic Talerico.

* Teaches guitar privately and does clinics in the NYC area. He feels this helps to keep him in touch with today's styles while allowing him to explore alternate styles that he normally wouldn't make the time to study because of his busy schedule.

* Endorsements: VHT amps, DR Strings, HipShot, MIT cables, D'Andrea picks and BAG END speakers.

Check out www.raydetone.com where you can also preview sound clips, WIN a CD, look at some fun photos with crazy captions (perhaps add your own) , read some great reviews and check out where the band will be performing.

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