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The Elvin Ray Ex

Tunnel-vision is the enemy of good music...

About Me

He is currently part of the Montreal laser-pop-ska group Lo & The Magnetics who have succesfully released their debut record "Apart" (produced by King Kong Girio ) on Top 5 records, which was immediately followed by a 6 week promotional tour in Europe throughout 7 countries. Today they continue to surprise and bewilder audiences throughout Canada, the US, Europe and China. He has also toured extensively with canadian ska legends The Kingpins throughout Canada, the US and Europe.
Here are a few groups that he has started, joined, subbed for, played with and sometimes been asked not to be "apart" of anymore: Went to Paris, the Bogarts, Razolini, General Rudie , Oxacah, That Busboy Nelson, The Kingpins, Van Mouth, the Beckett Players, the NDG Basement All-Stars, Stomp Ska All-Stars, Lo & the Magnetics , Lo & Raz (acoutic duo), One Night Band , session work with jewish music star Yossi Rose, and a live performance as lead guitarist for Dave Wakeling's the English Beat.
This year's most notable performance was with The Fabulous Lolo sings Rocksteady @ the 2006 Montreal International Jazz Festival in front of over 10,000 people. The all-star band features members from Lo and The Magnetics, General Rudie, Planet Smashers, One Night Band, The Soul Vendors (Studio One) and none other than rocksteady guitar legend Lynn Taitt.
You can also check out my personal page here
Or my blog/tour diaries here

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/4/2005
Band Website: elvinray.blogspot.com
Band Members: Chris Raz
Influences: Pop, Dub, Folk, Laser, Ska, Reggae, Rocksteady, Electro, Punk, Conformity and you!!!
Sounds Like: Cute little furry animals on mushrooms
Record Label: Raz Corporation
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Top 10 records

Hey dudes, I'm a little bored right now so I'll let you know what my top 10 records of the week are... in no particular order.  Check out some of these records when you've got the time....
Posted by The Elvin Ray Ex on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:27:00 PST

My Chinese tour... dway boochee?!?!?!

Well I'm back in the west, and you all can read about my china travels w/ the Magnetics @ www.elvinray.blogspot.com enjoy Chris Raz...
Posted by The Elvin Ray Ex on Fri, 12 May 2006 04:49:00 PST

Tour Diary

I've just finished posting the final chapter of my Euro tour from last year so check it out @ www.elvinray.blogspot.com  raz
Posted by The Elvin Ray Ex on Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:37:00 PST

Lo and the Magnetics meet the English Beat

Last Monday night, Lo and the Magnetics had the pleasure of opening for Dave Wakelings the English Beat again (we had just played with them on the Friday night in Toronto).  Upon Showing up for s...
Posted by The Elvin Ray Ex on Fri, 04 Nov 2005 01:53:00 PST