8 Piece: 3 Lead Female Vocalist, 1 Lead Male Vocalist, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys.
The Ray Band, formerly known as The Nigel Experience, is a new 8-piece line up that is ready to get the party started.
Specializing in the soulful sounds of R&B and Motown, Beach, Rock, and today’s hottest hits, this incredibly skilled and experienced ensemble creates a high-energy party as soon as they hit the stage. No matter the size of your event, The Ray Band prioritizes satisfying each and every client with a customized show to meet your needs.
If you’re looking for an experience that will keep your guests talking for years to come, inquire about The Ray Band today!
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
The Ray Band was amazing!! Lisa and the band were great to work with. Everyone at our event raved about how much they loved them!...
- Amanda
(Feb 01, 2025)
The Ray Band was professional, talented and a joy to work with. Lisa Ray was responsive, organized and interested in providing a play list that suited our age group. I would hire this band again in a heartbeat and hope to sometime in the future. Five...
- Dale Pully
(Dec 06, 2024)
"The Band was Phenomenal…… No complaints. Very talented and their vibe was enjoyed by All. The guests were on the dance floor constantly. Excellent MC for the various introductions, etc. Very professional and easy to communicate with pre-wedding ...
- Mary A.
(Oct 19, 2024)
"Marley and Lucas’s wedding was perfection. It couldn’t have been any better. They loved every minute of it. Absolutely love The Ray Band. "...
- Cassandra S.
(Oct 12, 2024)
Let me say, you guys did a great job. I know it was hot, but you guys set the crowd on fire!!!!!! Thanks again for coming to be a part of Rolesville 4th. We had over 10k people come through on Thursday. Tell the band they all did an awesome job....
- June G.
(Jul 04, 2024)
Lisa and the entire band put on a great show on Saturday night. I would highly recommend them and will consider The Ray Band in the future. A lot of compliments came from the guests as well! Give them 5 STARS!!!...
- Pat K.
(Jun 01, 2024)
"Thank you so much and my apologies for not emailing earlier...the band was fabulous!! Lisa Ray is super professional and a great communicator! The band sounded amazing, and we had the dance floor filled for the party -- it was a really great even...
- Megan Ziglar
(Dec 15, 2023)
We absolutely LOVED having the Ray Band perform at our wedding! They kept everyone on the dance floor all night and even got our guests involved. Everyone who attended our wedding commented on how amazing they were! So professional and incredibly fun...
- Elizabeth Ann Farmer and Richard Farmer
(Nov 18, 2023)
"It was our pleasure to have you and you all did a remarkable job! The feedback has been super positive and we look forward to the opportunity to invite you to return. Have a great day and please extend our gratitude to everyone! ...
- Passion Graham
(Sep 23, 2023)
This band is INCREDIBLE! They make the fun happen! In addition to their great talent (which abounds) they are just wonderful to work with. More so, they understand their audience. They made my daughter's wedding unforgettable! They interacted with an...
- Lisa Cooper
(Jun 17, 2023)
This band is INCREDIBLE! They make the fun happen! In addition to their great talent (which abounds) they are just wonderful to work with. More so, they understand their audience. They made my daughter's wedding unforgettable! They interacted with an...
- Lisa Cooper
(Jun 17, 2023)
AMAZING BAND & GROUP OF PEOPLE! We had the best time, the music was amazing and they put on a fantastic performance and engaged with all of our guests. I will be recommending them to everyone!...
- Casey L.
(May 13, 2023)
The Ray Band did an excellent job performing at our wedding reception. Scheduling was a breeze and working with Lisa was truly a pleasure! She easily accommodated a some last minute changes that came up. They custom tailored a setlist the matched ...
- James J
(May 06, 2023)
This was a Fantastic Band. They were very interactive and got along with the fun we were having. Their talent is amazing and played so many great songs that we all knew. I would highly recommend them for any event. Could not have asked for a better b...
- Brad Gardner
(Apr 15, 2023)
This was a Fantastic Band. They were very interactive and got along with the fun we were having. Their talent is amazing and played so many great songs that we all knew. I would highly recommend them for any event. Could not have asked for a better b...
- Brad Gardner
(Apr 15, 2023)
The Ray Band was fantastic! Our members loved their sound and enthusiasm. Lisa was a pleasure to communicate with throughout the planning process....
- Kendall Cox
(Dec 31, 2022)
The Ray Band exemplified everything one hopes for when booking a band for their wedding: quality entertainment, communication and engagement. I’ve enjoyed seeing a lot of bands and they are one of the best. I highly recommend them for whatever your...
- Clay and Jordan Brown
(Nov 19, 2022)
The Ray Band performed at my wedding and put on an amazing performance. All of the guests had many compliments to give throughout the night. The band did an amazing job of keeping the energy going and keeping everyone out on the dance floor. Lisa was...
- Catherine B
(Oct 01, 2022)
We booked The Ray band for a community event and they were incredible!! Their set list was a perfect mix for all ages - everyone was singing along and dancing, and we had several people tell us it was the best band we've booked! Lisa was organized an...
- Cali B
(Aug 13, 2022)
AMAZING! Stop looking now and BOOK them! Lisa was amazing to work with and the band kept us dancing all night. The Ray Band made our wedding night memorable for us and our guests. Couldn’t recommend enough!...
- Taylor Chlebowski
(May 14, 2022)
The Ray Band was amazing! Mrs. Lisa was so helpful and made sure everything was in order for our wedding. They drove over four hours to our event, set up for our ceremony and reception and I couldn’t ask for better people to work with! They are so ...
- Olivia B.
(Apr 23, 2022)
The Ray Band was fantastic to work with! Lisa, the band manager, was nothing but professional and kind. The band was a blast, and kept the guests on the dance floor the entire night. We can't recommend them enough! ...
- Hannah Gellatly
(Mar 19, 2022)
The Ray band put on a great show and kept all of our guests dancing until the very end of the night! Their performance was great from the classic wedding songs to the special songs we requested. Thank you for making our event memorable!!...
- Allison & Hunter
(Feb 26, 2022)
They were great. Would highly recommend! Glad we could get them OUT OF TOWN before any snow fell. Burying a bottle of bourbon( a southern wise-tail for good weather) did its job. ...
- Dean J.
(Jan 15, 2022)
The Ray Band were exceptional! Lisa is incredibly communicative and thoughtful so whether you're an attendee dancing all night or the person in charge of setting up the event, The Ray Band is going to be sure you're taken care of!...
- Ainsley H.
(Jan 15, 2022)
The Ray Band was absolutely phenomenal!! They were so much fun and put on the absolute best show for our guests!! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding/event band!...
- Mary G.
(Oct 09, 2021)
Hands down one of the best parts of our wedding. From our ceremony to our last dance, they kept us and our guests entertained and just made the day so special. Lisa was so organized and on top of the details leading up to the day and the day of. Afte...
- Erin Bell Wooten
(Jul 31, 2021)
The Ray band was everything that I could have hoped for for my wedding entertainment. The whole process with them was so smooth! They were so very accommodating and easy to get along with! They played great music and everyone raved about them! They r...
- Mindy S.
(May 22, 2021)
I love this band. They are very talented. It was a pleasure to work with their manager (and singer) Lisa Ray. She stayed in contact and was always so pleasant and professional. We had so many compliments on the band after the event. I definitely reco...
- Jean F
(Dec 14, 2019)
The Ray Band was wonderful to work with. They all very kind and polite and flexible with our changing schedule. Our guests complimented them on their performance as well and several people said they’d like to hire them for other events in the near ...
- Junior League of Fayetteville
(Nov 06, 2019)
The Ray Band was the perfect addition to my wedding! I always knew I wanted a band at my wedding and The Ray Band did not disappoint. To describe them in one word, they were AWESOME! They provided great music, kept the party going, and always made s...
- Carson P
(Oct 19, 2019)
It was awesome! I actually was able to meet them prior to the show & they were all very pleasant, easy going, & energetic! They held a great sound and got the group interacting on the dance floor (grass, lol). Overall I was very impressed! I'd love t...
- Wendy T.
(Sep 21, 2019)
Band arrived in plenty of time for set up and sound test. They had great music selections and sounded really good. They kept the dance floor crowded all night. Overall did a great job and definitely should be considered by other organizations....
- Larry T.
(Aug 24, 2019)
The Ray Band was incredible! So much talent and amazing set list. They made the night so much fun for everyone. Can't thank them enough!...
- Lucy W.
(May 24, 2019)
This band is fantastic!! They are fun, energetic and get the crowd involved! The Ray Band catered to our wishes and communicated frequently with us before the big day! They made our wedding night an amazing one and a night that many will not soon for...
- Allison S.
(May 18, 2019)
Thank you! The evening was fantastic and couldn’t have been this way without the fabulous band!! They kept the dance floor hopping! Lisa was so great to work with! Very kind and courteous and communicated with me several times before the big day...
- Allison S.
(May 18, 2019)
The band was absolutely amazing! They played such good dancing music and were incredibly hype! Lisa was also awesome to work with and so sweet! We loved having them at our formal and will definitely inquire about them in the future!! ...
- Natalie
(Mar 29, 2019)
The Ray Band was absolutely amazing! I have been at High Meadows Country Club for 10 years, been thru countless events and bands and this band was the best! Our members had a memorable night thanks to you all! ...
- Angela P.
(Dec 31, 2018)
We just had The Best Band ever perform for our 40th High School reunion at Rocky Mount Mills Saturday night! They were awesome! We had a great turnout and this band didn't miss a beat! Everyone had such a great time dancing the night away. They play ...
- Debbie B.
(Oct 27, 2018)
The band was great and worth way more than they charged. All band members were wonderful to work with and we had the time of our lives dancing all night. I think I left the dance floor maybe twice the whole night! I'm much obliged to give an aut...
- Wes H.
(Apr 14, 2018)
The Ray Band was great! Lots of compliments and lots of dancers and toe tappers! It was a pleasure to have Rebecca Thomas and ECE take care of our entertainment! The band was very professional, talented ,and gave us a great party. I will recommend...
- Carol T.
(Aug 19, 2017)
