What started out as a solo, acoustic project has blossomed into an electrifying mix of drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, dobro, lap steel, harmonica, fiddle, banjo, organ, piano and accordion.

Released in January 2005, "45 South" has been well received in Austin and Europe. Bob Harris of BBC London has been regularly playing Ray's CD since he discovered it at SXSW. Local Austin radio has supported "45 South" with spins on KGSR and KUT. Ray performed live on John Aielli’s Eklektikos and was the featured artist on the KUT "Austin Music Minute" segment.

A Chicago native, Ray now hangs his hat in Austin, TX.