MANAGEMENT & BOOKING CONTACT:
Rhythm Ray Inc.
(740) 924-1012
BAND "Rhythm Ray" is continuously forming, changing, and growing. Seeking creative, collaborative musicianaries with souls that groove and hearts that move from Columbus Ohio and beyond.
Influences
Music favorites are John Mayer (& Trio), Marcus Miller, Jack Johnson, Susan Tedeschi, Ella Fitzgerald, Alanis Morissette, Sara Groves, Ben Harper, Marvin Gaye, Tuck and Patti, Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton, Arrested Development, Rush, Seal, Glen Phillips (& Toad the Wet Sprocket), Mary Mary, The Beatles, Margaret Becker, Ray Charles, Melissa Ethridge, Tina Turner, U2, Miles Davis, Sting, Rich Mullins, Lenny Kravitz, Bob Dylan, Blues Travlers, Toby Mac, and Indigo Girls. Can this list be any longer???
Shawna Ray was a semi-finalist for "America's Favorite Mom" on NBC. Her story and children's book "Take a Trip to Diverse City" was featured on The Today Show on Wednesday, May 7th and a one hour program "Teleflora Presents America's Favorite Mom" on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 on NBC. See video of the three single Moms.
RAY means line of light; to shine forth, radiate, (Webster). Shawna Ray is a fellow traveler, communicator, singer, songwriter, and author. Her mosaic music has a fresh sound that stretches the genre box with a mix of folk r&b influenced by blues, funk, jazz, and gospel soul sounds. Shawna’s authentic lyrics, inspiring message, pure presence, and soulful style meet the audience in a personal way. Her debut album will finally introduce Shawna’s motivational passion that comes from real life experience and a heart longing to build bridges and empower unity in this world. Her heritage includes Irish and Native American cultures, with Spiritual influence flowing through everything she does. Shawna is the author of the children's book, "TAKE A TRIP TO DIVERSE CITY," that was inspired by a real life situation with her son and his friend. The original book was self published through Winters Press in 2007 and Shawna started her own publishing company, Rhythm Ray Inc. with the help of investors in January 2008 to release a special edition of Diverse City with national boy band, B5, including a CD with B5 narration and a song that tells the story of the book. Shawna and her family have been working hard to get this book and message out to schools, churches and community events. She has a bachelors degree in Public Relations/Communications and has worked in community relations, development, and as a trainer in the areas of disability and diversity awareness with United Way, Goodwill, and the organization she recently founded, Open Bridges.
PROCEED WITH PASSION is the first single that Shawna originally wrote on a friend's graduation card, and BUTTERFLY is an autobiographical expression of her journey as a single Mom and late blooming artist; both recently produced by Justin Glasco in Nashville. Writing and singing were always hidden hobbies until 2005 when Shawna went through a painful divorce while still grieving the loss of her father to cancer. She was inspired to finally share the songs and books that have followed the journey; with a desire to help others facing similar struggles. She hopes to release her debut album, PROCEED and also work as a songwriter/lyricist on other artist's projects while sharing her books all over the world.
Read blog above for the story behind the book; listen to the live book to music here, and CLICK PICTURE BELOW TO BUY TAKE A TRIP TO DIVERSE CITY. You can also purchase at Barnes & Noble stores by request or through the website at www.shawnaray.com. Look for more new music coming soon and book Shawna's band RHYTHM RAY in your city!
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Hi! I hope you are doing well. Please stop by and listen to two New Songs off Elizabeth’s upcoming 2010 album. Two singles off that album, "Have Faith" and "Someday" will be released on iTunes soon!! For updates, please Join Elizabeth’s Email list. And, add Elizabeth’s new Facebook music page: www.facebook.com/elizabethsouthmusic and new Twitter: www.twitter.com/elizabeth_south Thank you! Keep being awesome! Please leave a comment, let Elizabeth know what you think, and tell her how you’re doing!
The best thing about starting over is that we can always do so, right now. No matter how far out things become, we can always begin again, from right here. The liberation and absolution within this eternal moment is always here beside us, like an old familiar friend waiting for us to take notice once again. Arms wide open ~R~
As a bit of a late christmas present I've set up a free download of my new album 'E-mails and Killer Wails' from my website www. chrismacband. co. uk .
It is a rare and beautiful gift to uncover, that every moment contains within, the possibility to start anew. Here we are traveling in a perpetual fountain of new beginning. Despite anything that was ever said or done before, this unattached and uninhibited moment is total and complete freedom to pick up the pen and write this story any way you wish. You are not limited by anything. Every moment, every day contains the promise and possibility, to perform acts of kindness, to help those around you and to lift ourselves up into a higher place.
Every day is a blessing, every moment is a gift. I give thanks for the chance to share these moments and gifts with you. ~R~
WoW! that's amazing. I thought about you today also. I was at the book fair at my job and you, and your book came to mind. I guess great minds think alike :) Things are going well. I hope the same for you as well. I haven't forgotten about you. I'll give you a call soon.
THANKS GOD BLESS YOU
