Charlotte’s premier country act is Early Ray! To have only been playing 3 years, this energetic young act has already made a huge impact on the scene! Often compared to contemporary acts like Zac Brown Band and Jason Aldean, they can also scale their show back to a more throwback style in the vein of Old Crow Medicine Show and Mumford and Sons. Depending on what your needs are we can arrange the band and set to fit any occasion.
The band’s approach is to invite you along and to be fully interactive with the party. Every song in their set is a sing- a-long classic that your crowd will enjoy! From Garth Brooks, Alabama, Hank Williams to current favorites Eric Church, Zac Brown, Jason Aldean etc. Early Ray will have you singing, dancing and having a blast! Knowing that not everyone may not know the country hits, Early Ray has taken it upon themselves to countrify many popular songs from other genres. Everything from Cee-Lo to Guns n Roses to Michael Jackson and Prince! There won’t be anyone left out of the party! Their set list of over 300 songs grows weekly. Got a special request song you wanna hear? Don’t be afraid to ask!
Early Ray is a full production ready band with full lighting and PA in house and ready to go.
Depending on your needs we can arrange the band from solo acoustic all the way to a 6 piece full production.
Early Ray released a cd of original music in June of 2012 and it charted at #38 in the Country charts and top 10 in the Country EP charts.
Videos for their songs “Where The Wild Things Are” and “Fried Pickles” are currently in rotation on the GAC (Great American Country) network.
Their single, “Fried Pickles” is in current rotation on XM country radio.
They have played along side major acts such as Dierks Bently, Charlie Daniels, Pat Green, Montgomery Gentry, Kip Moore, Tate Stevens, Corey Smith and more!
They have played for Speed Street, Memorial Stadium 4th of July Fireworks, ACC Football, Carolina Panthers and the NFL, University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Winthrop University, UNCC, Knights Castle and the White Sox (MLB) and over a dozen sorority and fraternity events across the south east
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
They were wonderful and played the entire time because people were having such a good time. We couldn't be happier! Thanks so much...
- Virginia C.
(May 26, 2018)
Absolutely perfect for our club. Want to get them on the books for next season if they are interested....
- Billy C.
(Oct 21, 2017)
Rayen, from the start, was extremely professional and outstanding to work with. He listened what we wanted and made it happen. We meet with him a few months in advance which was a great way to get a feeling for what he could provide and what we wan...
- Patrick
(Jun 10, 2017)
We have been thankful to see countless bands at events over the years . And you all were absolutely the best !!! Hands down !! Also the nicest group !! Exceeded all expectations ! ...
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(Apr 22, 2017)
Dear Ellie,Early Ray was spectacular. Not only are they great musicians (people's jaws dropped when they heard Chris, the lead guitarist), Rayen really connected with the audience and they were truly nice people. They had all the guests (all ages) da...
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(Jan 01, 2013)
Just talked to the Mother of the Bride and she said she LOVED them and would highly recommend them!!! They only thing is - she wished they played LONGER! :)Ashley S. (June 14th, 2014)Event Planner...
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