Kamloops Ford Lincoln and Radio NL present
Dr. Hook feat. Ray Sawyer LIVE!

Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Doors: 7:00PM
Show: 8:00PM
Tickets: $40 + HST/SC
19+ Show

 

Ray Sawyer, the spirited, eye patched lead singer of the group Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, whose soulful and sometimes comic vocals fronted the band’s breakthrough  “Cover Of The Rolling Stone” to international superstar status in the early 70’s and 80’s, has been touring the United States, Canada and countries overseas since the break-up of the Band in 1984, and currently with a new band and a new twist to his familiar sound.  Ray‘s current style is harder edged and more soulful then his previous country-rock and pop efforts, though current and future releases will show the humor is still there..

Born and raised in Alabama ,  Ray got his first job as a professional musician at age 14 playing drums with a local band.  His style was indelibly marked by blending black and white Southern  music that kept Alabama dance halls and clubs hopping.  When Ray grew up playing music in Mobile, “ you play either Country or  Rhythm & Blues , though down there they’re just about one and  the same thing – it’s two races talking about their lives,”  Ray explains.

He proceeded to develop a style that extracted honesty and emotion - the best traits of both Country & R&B.  Ray sings with an intensity and sense of conviction that truly moves an audience.

Ray’s trademark eye patch was acquired following a 1967 auto accident that left him without his right eye and kept him laid off for two years.  When he was back on his feet, Ray set out for Los Angeles in 1968, working his way back East to New York where the nucleus of Dr. Hook was formed in time to record the score to a Dustin Hoffman film’ Who is Harry Kellerman (and why is he saying those terrible things about me).

Accumulating 60 Gold  & Platinum Records worldwide with Dr. Hook, he has gained

the confidence of a seasoned entertainer, and to this day, travels the globe with his band.  In addition, Ray’s son Cayce  has been touring with him since he was 13 years old, playing percussion instruments as well as singing background vocals, and has currently taken on the role of “drummer” for  the band.

Currently, Ray has been working in Nashville on his day’s off, keeping  busy recording a new CD with his friend Ron Haffkine, who produced all the Dr. Hook Hits of the 70’s and 80’s….  Ray has also had the honor of being inducted into the “Alabama Music Hall Of Fame” in April 2005

With an abundance of stage energy, and prankish sense of humor, Ray Sawyer has an unmistakable voice and image, as well as a unique ability to reflect his good times in good music.

 

Tickets Are Available Now at Three Locations:

1. Buy Your Tickets with Credit Card Over The Phone at ORA Restaurant Lounge Call 250-372-5312 OR In Person at ORA Restaurant Lounge *Buy a pair of tickets at ORA Restaurant and receive a $20 Gift Card*

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Call Kamloops Live Box Office at 250-374-LIVE.

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