Did you bring any plants or livestock into the country
not that I remember
A few of my favorite things
food, dreams, sun, life, love
Eyes
blue-green
Goals
more of same
Favorite Music
Beatles, Stones, Etta James, James Hunter, Lewis Taylor, Amy Winehouse, Weezer, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Ray LeMontagne, Tom Petty, Gilberto Gil, Jimi, Spirit, and a ton of new bands you've never heard of.
Favorite Movies
The Wild Ones, Gene Krupa Story, Young Frankenstein, Borat, King Creole, Eternal Sunshine, Anchorman, Knocked Up, A Wonderful Life, The Godfather, Jackass, Raging Bull, the Wizard of Oz, The Failures.
Favorite Books
The Fifties, The Tipping Point, The Kite Runner, Horton Hears a Who... Ok, I haven't read a book in like, a year.. I ain't gonna lie and tell you all the cool stuff I read to makes me look even smarter than you already think I am... my brain is napping. I'll fill this in when I get back to reading.
Hello everybody, welcome to my place.. What can I say? Like a lot of you I'm just looking for some meaning in this life, through friends, music, art and words.. I'm primarily a guitar player, then add some bass playing, songwriting, singing and writing to that.. I am so grateful that I get to play music and make a living just doing what I love the most. When I was a kid, I slept with my 1968 Goldtop Les Paul and would wake up gazing at it like I would my girlfriend. Every night I dreamt of doing what I get to do now.
I started out with the late, great Bobby Pickett, doing the Monster Mash, then played with Etta James for 14 years as her band leader. I wrote for and played with Smokey Robinson and toured for years in France.. somehow after all this time, I landed in Paul McCartney's band and am having the time of my life. I wrote and recorded my first solo record, Mondo Magneto and am really pleased with it. Check it out if you feel like it!
Also, I just finished Chris Cornell's new solo CD and did a show with Steven Tyler in the Bahamas too.. it's been insane.. Lucky stars are out lately!
I did shows with Rod "The Mod" Stewart and played a show with Scott Weiland. Then I recorded a new record with Johnny Hallyday for France. I returned to Paris to do some television promotion with him as well. What an amazing year 2007 was.. I got to play with some of my favorite singers in the world. But it was a bittersweet year too. I lost my sister and my mentor, Jean over the summer. Life just keeps on surprising us all....
I dig dreaming and eating and hanging w/my peeps, walking laughing and surfing [and swallowing mouthfuls of sea water while trying] I like surprises, making you laugh, my Aunt Lee and, oh.. I really want to get a dog! But I'm gone too much, ya know? harrrrrumph!! My friends, family and music rule my world and make it all seem bright and shiny.. I need them and all of you too!!
Did I mentioned how much I love playing guitar? I was in the studio for 9 hours the other day and when we had finished, I just wanted to keep on playing..
Ok, that's enough outta me.
I'll do my best to keep up my blog more regularly.. but I do best when I'm not pushed.. so back off!! hahahaha! Anyways... have a look around and ENJOY !! [don't you hate it when a waiter says that?] PEACE! I'm Audi ...2007 [O.G. Rapper speak].
Hi Mr.Ray, You'll never guess who this again in a million years ;) l.o.l. Let's just say at 10:04 A.M. my time on the East Coast . I did get tickets to see you play at Fenway Park for the 6th, Pheeeew!!!! I did it l.o.l. Hope all is well with you and your little four legged buddy Charlie . Always Pattie :)
Helloooooo Mr.Ray, :) Just dropin" by to say hi . Hope all is well on your end you busy B you. I was at Fenway Park in Boston this past week The Red Sox's 500th sell out game I didn't know that when I went. Bet you can imagine what I was up to ? l.o.l. It had alot to do with a certin person who's having a concert there who shall remain nameless ;). Anywho do hope all is well & Charlies doing well. Always Pattie :) P.S. If it kills me I will have tickets on your side of the stage. For you are my favorite.
It was so great to meet you and learn what a nice guy you are! Everyone here is SO fired up still, thanx to your kindness and inspiration. Please come back real soon, I'll give up eating onions forever if I can sit with you at dinner again :) lots of love and support "from me to you!" take good care of my guitar k? haha xoxo PS I had treats for Charlie and forgot to give them to you!!
See ya at Citifield 7/18, 2cnd row floor-- YES!!!! I was @ Shea in 65 so no way could I be shut out! Hoping I'm Down will be on the set list - was my fav song in 65. I can't wait !!
Hi,how r u? The weather is great today and I hope u are in a great mood:):) Good luck and enjoy all advantages of ur life!! Big kiss from Russia.. Tanya
Thank you so much for your appearance yesterday here at Redbone Guitar Boutique Brian! It was so exciting for us and you delivered in all areas. We are in for a treat when your new recordings come out! Just Say Yes! Redbone Guitar Boutique San Antonio, Texas
