Ray Howard Guitarist/Singer available for performance or sideman

Based in Canada

Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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LOCATION
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

TRAVEL
up to 100 miles

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About / Biography

Available for as a sideman for acoustic/ electric guitar, lead & backing vocals and bass. Well versed in rock, blues & country & some pop.

Song selection ranging from Stones & Beatles to Sting, GnR & so on.

Performances can be done as a solo, duo or trio, event, intimacy & budgets and equipment pending.

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Location

Based in Canada

Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Midnight rider ( Alman Bros.)

One Thing ( Finger 11)

Maneater ( Hall & Oates)

The Way ( Fastball)

Pride & Joy ( SRV)

One Headlight ( Wallflowers)

Interstate love song

Plush

Vasoline ( Stone Temple Pilots)

You wreck me

You don't know how it feels

Mary Jane's last Dance ( Tom Petty)

Inside out ( Eve 6)

Friends in low places ( Garth Brooks)

No Excuses

Them Bones

Man in the Box ( Alice in Chains)

Handle with Care ( Travelling Wilburys)

You got it ( Roy Orbison )

The Thrill is gone ( BB King)

Every rose has its thorn ( Poison)

Seven nation army ( White Stripes)

Blister in the sun ( violent femmes)

Hotel California ( Eagles)

I want you to want me ( Cheap Trick)

Crazy little thing called love ( Queen)

If you could only see ( Tonic)

Don't dream it's over ( crowded house)

And so on...........

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Fully functioning PA w/house speakers
1 personal monitor/wedge , min


What information do you require about a venue?

Address
Sound technician ( preferred)
Manager
Food/beverage info


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Personal mics, acoustic pre- amp & needed cables always travel with me.
Additional mixer , microphones & cables can be brought if needed or venue cannot provide.
Lighting can be self provided pending on size of venue & necessity.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Venue / Event pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Best gig ....opening for Finger 11.
Best venue...... the Mod Club, Toronto.
Fantastic stage. Great sound & sound techs.


What's your favourite type of event?

Festivals, theatre , pub or private event.
Have gig, will play!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Was raised in a family ot musicians .
I started in small restaurants w/ family members' neighbors who needed a guitar player .
Playing covers in pubs , sideman or recording & being on the road with my own band.....
Its just to get to the next gig!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Too many to name . I grew up with too many eclectic choices . Every genre has had some impact on me. Sting however is my favorite artist. Phenomenon ally gifted songwriter & fantastic peeformer& musician.

There is no greatest song of all time....
Otherwise there'd be no reason to keep writing new songs! .

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival time is usually between 2 - 4 hours before performance depending on amount of equipment needing to be set up.
I /we perform 3 sets of 45 -60mins .
Set times can be longer or shorter to accommodate event.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes , always happy to perform outside.
Stage must be dry , solid and have sufficient power to accommodate.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I / we do stick to repertoire .
We welcome requests if asked in advance.
I/ we do enjoy the element of surprise with the set list but anything is possible.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Happy with the song selection .
Impressed with the voice


What's my favorite venue ?

M -Telus.

Recent Clients

Ray Howard has performed for these clients:

Ye Olde Orchard ;

CHATEAUGUAY, Plateau , Downtown.

Old Dublin

McGibbons PLATEAU

Studio 77

Balthazar :

Laval, dix 30, Ste.Therese

Venues

Ray Howard has performed at these venues:

The Atria. Oshawa

Overtime Sportsbar , Kingston

Cafe Dekcuf , Ottawa

Legends, Pembroke

Erben PTB , Peterborough

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