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Ray Mason/Ray Mason Band
Roots Music / Rock / Pop

"Like Bugs Chewing On Paper" New Ray Solo CD! Now!



HAYDENVILLE, Massachusetts
United States

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   Ray Mason/Ray Mason Band: General Info
Member Since10/30/2006
Band Websitewww.raymason.com
Band MembersRay Mason - Vocals/Silvertone Guitar Frank Marsh - Drums/Vocals Stephen Desaulniers - Bass/Vocals Tom Shea - Guitar/Vocals James Weeks - Producer, Multi Instrumentalist(accent on the mentalist)
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Record LabelHi-N-Dry / Captivating Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Ray Mason @ EWT School Holyoke, Massachusetts
Nov 13 2009 6:30P
Ray Mason @ Blue House Cafe Haydenville, Massachusetts
Nov 19 2009 7:30P
Ray Mason @ Burrito Rojo Turners Falls, Massachusetts
Nov 21 2009 7:00P
Ray Mason @ Emack & Bolio’s Albany, New York
Nov 27 2009 9:00P
The Sighs, Ray Mason Band @ Pearl St. Northampton, Massachusetts
Dec 4 2009 9:00P
The Weisstronauts, Ray Mason Band, Charlie Chesterman & the Legendary Motorbikes @ Sally O’Brien’s Somerville, Massachusetts
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Ray Mason @ Mocha Maya’s Coffee House & Espresso Bar Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Dec 12 2009 10:00P
Ray Mason Band, National Carpet @ Brass Cat Easthampton, Massachusetts
Dec 31 2009 7:00P
Ray Mason Band @ First Night (The Elevens) Northampton, Massachusetts
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
Ray Mason Band @ Roots Hoot House Concerts Peace Dale, Rhode Island
Jan 15 2010 9:00P
Ray Mason Band @ Liston’s Bar & Grill Worthington, Massachusetts
Jan 22 2010 7:30P
Ray Mason @ Bart’s Cafe Greenfield, Massachusetts
Feb 27 2010 10:00P
Ray Mason Band @ Brass Cat Easthampton, Massachusetts
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
Ray Mason @ Perks Coffeehouse Norwood, Massachusetts
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
Ray Mason @ Mocha Maya’s Coffee House & Espresso Bar Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Jun 18 2010 8:00P
Ray Mason @ Mocha Maya’s Coffee House & Espresso Bar Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Aug 27 2010 8:00P
Ray Mason @ Mocha Maya’s Coffee House & Espresso Bar Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

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New Ray Solo CD!! "Like Bugs Chewing On Paper" Now Available  (view more)

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   About Ray Mason/Ray Mason Band
Ray and his road-worn 1965 Silvertone guitar have been tirelessly touring since 1982. Starting his first band in 1966 and averaging over 100 shows a year, he’s like a teenager with forty-plus years of experience! Between 1983-1990 Ray released five critically acclaimed (cassette only) albums. He followed them with a single on his own Captivating Music label and has appeared on numerous compilations from such labels as Signature Sounds, East Side Digital, Shimmy Disc, Sound Asleep (Sweden), Dren Records and Paisley Pop. 1994 saw the initial release of his first “official” CD (Between Blue & Okay), followed by Missyouville, Old Souls Day, Castanets, When the Clown’s Work is Over, Square Crazy, Three Dollar Man, Idiot Wisdom, Old School, A Man and His Silvertone, Don’t Mess With Our Routine, and the latest, Like Bugs Chewing on Paper. He has also recorded seven albums as a founding member of the Lonesome Brothers (with whom he appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion” and at the 2007 Newport Folk Festival), was the original bass player with the Ware River Club (Bad Side of Otis Ave.), played bass on Cheri Knight’s first solo album (The Knitter), appeared on Cliff Eberhardt’s release (Borders) and Lloyd Cole’s Music in a Foreign Language, and plays bass with J Mascis on J’s contribution to the NRBQ tribute album on Spirithouse Records. He also plays bass on all three Wolf Krakowski CDs, including the latest, Goyrl: Destiny, produced by Frank London of the Klezmatics and released on John Zorn’s Tzadik label, and played bass with The Kennedys in their side project the Stringbusters. Ray has had a tribute CD released by Tarhut Records (Boston/Chicago), with artists Eric Ambel, Charlie Chesterman, Ass Ponys, the Incredible Casuals, Cheri Knight, and many others covering his songs. Throughout the years he has opened shows for NRBQ, The Band, Fountains of Wayne, the Flatlanders, Laura Cantrell, Amy Rigby, Marshall Crenshaw, Bill Morrissey, Graham Parker, Robbie Fulks, Yo La Tengo, They Might Be Giants, Steve Forbert, Chris Whitley, Nils Lofgren, Warren Zevon, Joan Osborne, Freedy Johnston, Alejandro Escovedo, Geoff Muldaur, Joan Jett, Blue Mountain, the Bottle Rockets, Junior Brown, Marah, Ass Ponys, and James McMurtry—and that’s the short list! Ray’s tunes follow no trend while keeping an upward slide on the songwriting scale. It’s rock with the roll! One man with his Silvertone!! Kick back and enjoy!!!   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

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Mason Vincent

Mason Vincent



Oct 4 2009 1:45 PM


Merlins Company

Merlins Company



Sep 27 2009 3:16 PM

Thank you for accepting our friend request!! Really
appreciate it. Wish you an awesome sunday! Very best regards from Norway
and Merlin’s Company!



 



“Beware the armadillos whose dark shadows sweeps the
streets”



JAMBANG

JAMBANG



Sep 25 2009 6:49 PM





Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats

Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats



Sep 22 2009 4:52 AM

I'm proud to give you "Heavy In The Beats Vol. 1 - A Different Drum", the first installment in my FREE mixtape series dedicated to drums and percussion.  "Volume 1" focuses on the avant garde side of the instrument, and features pieces from Billy Martin (of Medeski Martin & Wood), myself, and others!
          
(YOU HAVE TO COPY AND PASTE THE LINK on myspace for some reason)
Mason Vincent

Mason Vincent



Sep 20 2009 5:16 AM





Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 25 2009 2:40 PM




Hello!
Im putting up some new video today !
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
Seth Freeman

Seth Freeman



Aug 11 2009 3:35 PM

Come by and listen to the new song "Losing Streak" from my record "One and Only Maybe", produced by Michael Eisenstein, available for purchase from my page. Peace. Seth.
Celticagent

Adam Sweet



Aug 5 2009 2:48 PM

Hey friends, my carbon fiber bow for fiddlers, The Fiddler's Bow, is on sale this month $40 off! Every bow comes with a FREE cake of Fiddler's Rosin! http://fiddlersbow.ning.com to order
Seth Freeman

Seth Freeman



Aug 4 2009 5:12 AM

Enjoy the title track from my new record, One and Only Maybe, produced by Michael Eisenstein.
Sierra Grille Music

Sierra Grille Music



Jul 31 2009 7:32 AM

Thanks for being a part of Re-Animating The Baystate and celebrating 2 Years with us!
Sierra Grille's O'Brian Tomalin & Mark Sheehan Pictures, Images and Photos
Mills Acoustics

Mills Acoustics



Jul 24 2009 3:12 PM

Welcome to "our little family".   We're glad to have you on board.
 
MILLS Acoustics, USA
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Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney



Jul 14 2009 2:28 PM

Taller, by michaelmmusic on OurStage
Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney



Jul 14 2009 2:26 PM

Taller, by michaelmmusic on OurStage
Tracy The Celtic Diva - The Official Music Page

Tracy The Celtic Diva - The Official Music Page



Jun 30 2009 3:36 AM

Thanks for the add & your friendship!  Hope you're having a great week.
-Tracy


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Mocha Maya's

Mocha Maya's



Jun 23 2009 2:30 PM

Ray, thank you for another amazing night of music! -Cheers, Mocha Maya's Coffee House & Espresso Bar
The Walter Mittys

The Walter Mittys



Jun 20 2009 9:46 PM

Thanks for the add—keep on rockin'!
iKE

iKE



Jun 4 2009 12:54 AM

Hey There

the EiCH FiVE guys made a little basement rehearsal video with a new cover tune . . .

its the best thing since lickable wallpaper.  (the snozberries taste like SNOZberries!)


Dave Hayes

Dave Hayes



May 24 2009 9:43 PM

Hey Ray! Nice to connect up in myspace. Have a great gig out in NY next weekend! - Dave Hayes
Lare & his 4th floor hullabaloo

Lare & his 4th floor hullabaloo



May 9 2009 10:23 AM

Thanks and respect !
Greetings from Finland.
Mark Isham

Mark Isham



Apr 21 2009 8:48 PM

Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
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Billy Sheppard



Apr 17 2009 5:55 PM

Ray Mason Band,

Welcome to Billy's Bunker (Music Reviews)! It's been busy in the Bunker.


The latest review is of Wussy's self-titled CD released this month. That album is folk honest and rock hard. Chuck Weaver's guitar sound should be patented as "Wingéd Agony." This album by Wussy is a sexy, spiritual, human experience with folk honesty and cluster bombs of rock 'n' roll.


Wussy (Eponymous) ~ This Wussy Will Hit You Like A Truck
IsWhat?! "NuTakes" ~ Avant Jazz Hip Hop Genius
Terry Riley "The Cusp of Magic" ~ Kronos Quartet & Wu Man..
Cedar Hill Refugees "Pale Imperfect Diamond" ~ Uzbek musicians, Appalachian singers and songs
Clare Means "White Bamboo" ~ extraordinary singer and songs
The Sundresses "Barkinghaus" ~ as though rock developed from 1920's jazz & blues
OGOGO "Redux" ~ truly avant guard guitar excursions and more
Jadoo "Prairie Fire" ~ improvised music from Uzbekistan and the U.S.


Thank you for being my friend!

Billy Sheppard
Billy's Bunker (Music Reviews)

David Harrington Thank you
The Domino Effect Benefit Concert for New Orleans

Domino Effect Benefit Concert



Apr 15 2009 9:35 PM

The Domino Effect is about starting a chain reaction for a good cause. Proceeds from this historic music event will benefit the Brees Dream Foundation, which provides care, education and opportunity for children in New Orleans.


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Humble Streak

Humble Streak



Apr 4 2009 2:41 AM

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Jake Armerding

Jake Armerding



Apr 2 2009 5:26 AM

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ANGELO DOMINICK

angelo dominick



Apr 1 2009 2:13 PM

CHEERS FROM HUMBOLDT...THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP...HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK...GOOD TIMES AND LAUGHTER AS WELL..YOUR FRIEND...ANGELO
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