Ray O'Hara (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica). Jimmy LaFave (Vocals), Trish Murphy (Vocals), Rachel Loy (Vocals), Pat Cordell (Vocals), Michael Ramos (Accordion), Rick McRae (Fiddle), Mike Hardwick (Slide Guitar), Larry Wilson (Guitar, Percussion), Chris Maresh (Upright Bass), Wil Landin (Bass), Stewart Cochran (Piano, Organ), Louis Meyers (Banjo), Wally Doggett (Drums, Percussion), and Rich White (Drums).
"45 South" recorded by Ray, produced by Larry and Ray, mixed by Mark Hallman at Congress House and mastered by Jim Wilson at Yes Mastering.
Influences
Neil Young, T-Bone Burnet, Led Zeppelin, Willie Nelson, Patty Griffin, AC/DC, Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne, CCR, Split Lip Rayfield, the Stones, CASH, Chip Taylor, The Silos and many, many more...
Sounds Like
Neil Young meets Robert Earl Keen meets the Rolling Stones
Ray O'Hara's country-rock soaked album “45 South” stands out with “beautiful, stunning songs that complete the gamut of great Americana storytelling”, garnering rave reviews and radio airplay throughout Europe.
Rootstime eZine proclaims "...Ray O'Hara is new hope in the roots world". Alt Country NL says "45 South proves O’Hara indeed a good hand of songwriting to have; ten arresting songs flowed from his pen.”.
Recorded by Ray and co-produced with Larry Wilson, "45 South" is an Americana melting pot of folk, rock, pop, bluegrass and country. What started out as a solo, acoustic project has blossomed into an electrifying mix of drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, dobro, lap steel, harmonica, fiddle, banjo, organ, piano and accordion.
Drawing from the deep pool of talented Austin musicians, "45 South" features some of the best players around. Ray's long time friend and former Orange Hunters guitarist/singer Pat Cordell sings harmony and shares a songwriting credit on "Still Looking".
Released in January 2005, “45 South” has been well received in Austin and Europe. Bob Harris of BBC London has been regularly playing Ray's CD since he discovered it at SXSW. Local Austin radio has supported Ray’s CD with spins on KGSR and KUT. Ray performed live on John Aielli’s Eklektikos and was the featured artist on the KUT “Austin Music Minute” segment.
A Chicago native, Ray now hangs his hat in Austin, TX.
Dear {NAME}, I am writing to offer comfort to you in the wake of the hurricane. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I wrote a song several years ago about surviving a hurricane called "The Way Through." If you think it might bring some solace and strength, please feel free to give it a listen on my page. Hope this finds you safe and well. peace, Paul Kuhn
Hey bud - just stopping through to say hi. Haven't seen or heard from each other in a reaaaal long time, but I'm still alive and normally in town for only about a day or so now. :)
Hope you're doing well man - we'll catch up again soon, -b
Hey Ray, I was hoping to see you play a show before I move to Colorado. Are there any in the future not listed on your myspace? Hope all is well, and I am still in love with your music. .jaimee.
I hope you can attend this benefit that I'm organizing on June 28th. It will be lots of fun! If you can't make it, please consider donating a few dollars to a very good cause. There is a paypal donation button on my profile. Thanks so much!
Just wanted to let you know that I played your song Hole in my Pocket on my latest show. You can check out the podcast at indie500show. podomatic. com.
Please check it out and let me know what you think. I'd love to play any other music that you'd like to submit for play.
So last night Tommy & Diana had nothing better to do than record the song that's become our show closer, "Southern Lullaby". They home recorded it in Diana's room. Give it a listen and tell us what you think of the demo.
Also, we uploaded a live performance of one of our fav's, "Rhyme". Hope you enjoy.
Ray! What's up there stranger? Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope everything is going well with you, and thanks for the kudos! It was fun doing the show this morning, but DAMN it's early!!
Take care buddy - hope to see you again sooon, -brent
Well I've said it before and I'll say it again: what you need to get is that I get that you get how important it is to GET that there are a lot of fargin iceholes out there, but Ray OHara is one cool suminabatch! Have a great weekend! peace, Paul Kuhn Cellocaster, Violin, Vocals Old Milwaukee USA
p.s. Treehouse "Blend" is now available at iTunes and all the other major download services!
Hi there!
stay happy, always smile and let nothing stand in the way of your dreams! You deserve them! Thanks for the friendship and support. Don't be a stranger and drop by sometime. Blessed Be, Jhanine xoxoxo
I meant to do this a few weeks ago, but I wanted to thank you. I was named The 2007 Texas Singer/Songwriter of the Year, and I appreciate all of the support I received during the nomination/voting process.
I also just changed the songs on my profile and I invite you to check them out if you have a spare minute.
Love the music! I can't wait to see you live :)
Fado was craziness... we ended up hopping around.. staying mostly at One2One bar. Glad to hear you made it home safely! Hope to see ya soon!
Well I was just batching up the much of Ray OHara.
What you need to get is that I get that you get how important it is to GET that there are a lot of fargin iceholes out there, but Ray OHara is one cool suminabatch! Happy Paddy's Day!
much batchly,
Paul Kuhn
Cellocaster, Violin, Vocals
Aspen via D.C. via Milwaukee
p.s. You can now buy downloads of all your favorite Treehouse songs at our myspace page!
Hey Ray!
Just wanted to check in and see how you were doing. I was also listening to some tracks on your CD recently and wondered if you wouldn't mind if I considered covering one of them.
Hope everything is going well with you, my friend, and look forward to talking to you again soon!
