Loving This Thing Called Life! 
 
 DJ Marty Ray
DJ Marty Ray…The Source for good times and life long memories. DJ Marty Ray has built a solid 20 year career on entertaining thousands at major events throughout the country. It's all about experience and how it works for you. "Because I work in so many different markets, I can gauge what's happening all over the country. Thats what I feed off of. I play for the people. I play what they want to hear, not for myself. My goal is to take them on a trip, a musical journey."
At present DJ Marty Ray hosts Karaoke on Thursday nights at The Half Barrel. Being a former Bar and Nightclub owner DJ Marty Ray understands its all about the numbers, that's why so much is put into self-promotion.
Booked by all the major entertainment agencies throughout the southeast. For years DJ Marty Ray has been entertaining huge crowds from New Orleans to St. Louis thru Chicago to Raliegh and every major city in between. DJ Marty Ray was picked by Playboy Magazine in 1998 as 1 of 100 Top DJ's in the Nation. DJ Marty Ray is sponsored by Jagermeister..to date the only DJ ever to be sponsored. DJ Marty Ray has worked with many National Acts: Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Sugar Hill Gang, KC & The Sunshine Band, 2 Live Crew, Sir-Mix-Alot, Young MC, C&C Music Factory, Digital Underground, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Afroman, Tonic, Warrant, Cheap Trick, Kid Rock, Godsmack, Sevendust, Elvez plus many more...Most recently DJ Marty Ray filmed a special with MTV on the antics of College Party life which aired this past fall. When you book DJ Marty Ray you book a full time entertainer with years of experience to guarantee you a very successful event. It's all about what you play and when you play it to make the crowd "SCREAM"......
Whats next? Stay tuned I'm just gettin' started.
 Ok enough with the shameless promotion...Wow! How much fun can one person have??? I don't know, but I'm doing my best to do my best. So, it's about me. Well, I'm just a fun loving guy who likes to have a great time. I choose to live my life with laughter. I work hard and I play harder. Its a Big Ol' World and I've done my best to experience all its rich rewards. I absolutely adore the beach and islands. I have traveled the world and seen the sites. I've had a great career so far with much success that has allowed me the opportunity to experience many great moments. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family whom I cherish deeply. Words to live by..."Life is Good". If you haven't figured it out yet I'm just happy go lucky living life to the max. If it's a smile you need or a good laugh to warm your soul then say hello. When it comes right down to it, we all have the same story, it's just how do you want yours to end???.....
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DJ Marty Ray - The Survey® 
Name: Marty Ray 
Birthday: Taurus "da" Bull 
Birthplace: Portland, OR 
Current Location: "The" Knoxville Tennessee 
Eye Color: Dark Brown 
Hair Color: Black 
Height: 6'3" 
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right 
Your Heritage: Dutch, German, Native American (Cherokee) 
Your Strength: My Passion for Life 
Your Weakness: Jelly Beans (Damn those Evil Beans) 
Your Fears: Have None. Always up for a new adventure 
Your Best Attribute: My Heart 
What You Would Like To Do This Year: Sit on my boat and enjoy life with Friends...Oh yeah, the bike! 
Your Most Overused Phrase: LOL...Life is Good! 
Thoughts First Waking Up: Carpe Diem 
Your Best Physical Feature: Total Package. Aren't we all??? 
Your Bedtime: Whenever...crazy schedule 
Your Most Missed Memory: My dog Max. He was amazing. 
Dogs or Cats: I'm a doggy person 
People or Pets: Pets...Unconditional Love 
Single or Group Dates: Single 
The Perfect Date: Being Together 
Most Important In A Relationship: Communication 
Do you Drink: Yes 
Do you Smoke: No 
Do you Swear: Hell Yes. Don't you?  
Do you Sing: Yes I do. 
Do you Dance: Absolutely 
Have you Been in Love: Oh Yeah 
Do you want to go to College: Been there done that 
Do you want to get Married: Been there done that 
Do you believe in yourself: Absolutely 
Do you believe in others: Absolutely 
Do you think you are Attractive: Yes I do 
Are you a Health Freak: No 
Do you get along with your Parents: Love them deeply 
Thing you hate the most: Drama 
Do you play an Instrument: Trumpet..dabble with guitar 
Favorite Artist: Matt Rinard 
Favorite Author: Patricia Cornwell 
Favorite Musician: Jimmy Buffett 
Favorite Sports: Nascar and Football 
Favorite Driver: #9 Kasey Kahne 
Favorite Team: Indianapolis Colts and The Vols 
Favorite Thing To Do: Travel 
Favorite Place You've Been: Prague CZ, Cabo San Lucas and the Caribbean 
Favorite Place To Party: New Orleans 
Favorite Movie: Return to Me and lots more 
Favorite TV Show: CSI and Emeril Live 
Do you Cook: Yes I do. 
Dine In or Eat Out: Both...but I love to cook 
How do you want to Die: In a Blaze of Glory! 
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Let you know when I do... 
What country would you most like to Visit: Margaritaville...LOL 
Yes I am a Pirate...200 yrs Too Late... 
Are You A ParrotHead: Yes I Am 
Favorite All Time Concert: Jimmy Buffett...Son of a Son of a Sailor Tour 1979 
Favorite Concert Venue: Riverbend Cincinnati 
Favorite Island: St. Thomas USVI 
Favorite Beach: Panama City Beach FLA 
Favorite Hot Spot: Key West 
Favorite Pirate: Blackbeard 
Do You Own A Boat: Yes I Do...A Big One 
Place I Would Move To Today: Cabo San Lucas 
Things In Life I Regret: No Regrets...Lifes a Dance learn as you go.
Ride It Like You Stole It!!!