Ray Lanich

Ray is a songwriter from Erie, PA who specializes in guitar and vocals. Unlike most solo artists who sing and play acoustic guitar, Ray plugs in either his Les Paul or Telecaster and bravely takes on the role of an entire band. Ray's songs have great hooks and sing-along lyrics. He writes the kind of songs that even if it's the first time hearing them you would feel like you already know them. He prides himself in not being a "one mold fits all" type of songwriter, and even though all of his songs comfortably fit into the alternative rock vein, they are eclectic as Ray's classically trained background. Ray cut his teeth playing tunes by bands like STP, Live, and Collective Soul, which you can hear him cover at any given show. He carries with him a resume that includes having his songs aired on Erie radio, taking third place in the Vans Warped Tour's Battle of the Bands in Buffalo narrowly missing a slot on the tour, performing at Erie's historical Warner Theatre, and being showcased in the Erie Times News. Ray's future plans include recording a full-length CD in Nashville. Until then, you owe it to yourself to check out this charasmatic performer at a venue near you.