* The Big Easy in Taipei Nov 28, 2008
Fulfilling is how Ray Anthony, current guitarist for the Kenyatta Trio, describes playing with Kenyatta. Youre playing with people that really enjoy playing the music, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Palmdale Playhouse to host Buddy Holly tribute Sep 10, 2008
This high voltage concert features John Mueller, acclaimed former star of the London/Broadway hit musical "Buddy...the Buddy Holly Story," Ray Anthony, renowned star of Las Vegas' "'Legends of Rock and Roll" as Ritchie Valens and Jay P. Richardson Jr., the actual son of the Big Bopper himself. Audiences can expect to hear such classic songs as "Peggy Sue," "That'll Be The Day," "La Bamba," "Chantilly Lace" and many others. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Surf to mark 60th anniversary Jun 26, 2008
J.P. Richardson Jr. will play his father The Big Bopper and Ray Anthony will portray Ritchie Valens. General admission tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Surf's 60th anniversary celebration starts June 27 Jun 21, 2008
J.P. Richardson Jr. will play his father The Big Bopper and Ray Anthony will portray Ritchie Valens. They re going to put on a great show, said Laurie Lietz, executive director of the non-profit North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Jun 13, 2008
Soul Express, led by guitarist Ray Anthony, takes to the stage on Wednesday night, and on Thursday night, its DJ Zulu, spinning what he calls timeless and positive black sounds. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MAC welcomes Bergeron for Jazz Fest, March 15 Feb 24, 2008
He has recorded with Quincy Jones, Gordon Goodwin, Pat Williams, Sammy Nestico, Jack Sheldon, Tom Kubis, John La Barbara, Ralph Carmichael, Bob Florence, Frank Capp, Matt Cattingub, Bill Liston, Kim Richmond, Ray Anthony, Paul Cacia, Buddy Childers, Roger Neumann, Bill Perkins, Buddy Childers, Bill Elliott, Chris Walden, Gary Irwin, Bill Watrous, Bob Curnow and Phil Kelly. Wayne is a National Artist of the Yamaha Corporation of America and co-designed the Wayne Bergeron signature model 8335LA... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rock Show Revisits Feb 22, 2008
SLOAN, Iowa -- Three rock impersonators -- Pete Peterkin, Darryl Croy and Ray Anthony -- will perform the Originators of Rock show at 8 p.m. Saturday at WinnaVegas Casino. The show, which features the music of rock legends Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ritchie Valens, is backed by a Rock-a-Billy rhythm sections. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Youngsters take to the floor first as Clear Lake celebrates rock 'n' roll Jan 31, 2008
Lots of young people like Lucas were on hand for Wednesday s Fifties in February warm-up party at the Surf featuring the music of Sting Ray Anthony and the Killer Vees. Lucas s stepfather, Jeff Johnstone, his mother, Michelle, and 8-month-old sister, Aubrey Johnstone, all of Clear Lake, were at the Surf for Wednesday s warm-up party. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Tribute bands fill North County venues Sep 21, 2007
And Ray Anthony, a regular with "Legends of Rock and Roll," stars as Valens. The actor/singers are accompanied by a four-piece onstage band; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; 22- 37; (800) 988-4253. (North County Times)
Untold Story of The Big Bopper Timed for 50th Anniversary of THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED Sep 18, 2007
John Mueller, famed for his inventive New Winter Dance Party Tour, will play Buddy Holly; Ray Anthony is slated to play Ritchie Valens, a role he has re-created on Mueller's tours and in Branson, MO.. Sohrab Mirmontazeri, winner of the Audience Choice Award at the New York International Film Festival for THE BEAUTIFUL WIND, will direct a script by J.S. Duff, who used the Bopper's music and the "second-hand" memories of J.P. as inspiration. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Famed trumpet player Harry James and his vocalist, Jeannie Thomas Dennis Aug 26, 2007
In addition to Tommy Dorsey, she has performed with Ray Anthony, Paul LaValle, Harry James and currently with the Bo Thorpe Orchestra. Jeannie is regarded by those in the industry as one of the finest big-band vocalists working today. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Sax man Plas Johnson has put his mark on music culture Aug 8, 2007
During his career, Johnson performed as a featured soloist with a lexicon of jazz, rock, blues and pop icons, including Frank Sinatra, Joe Pass, Les McCann, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Anthony, Nat "King" Cole, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Dr. John, The Platters, Steely Dan, Fats Domino, Aaron Neville, Smoky Robinson, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Elton John, Boz Scaggs, Eddie Cochran, Duane Eddy, Ricky Nelson, Jan and Dean, Lyle Lovett and Frank Zappa. Whew. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A week ahead Jun 17, 2007
Stevie Ray Anthony, hot off the set of the Oscar-winning Dreamgirls, will be in attendance to teach hip-hop. Traditionally, the workshop specializes in beginning, intermediate and advanced classes for ages 10 and up. (Pensacola News Journal)
Break it down Jun 16, 2007
Stevie Ray Anthony, an acclaimed actor and choreographer, will teach hip-hop classes at the annual Summer Dance Workshop Wednesday through Saturday at Pensacola Junior College ... Stevie Ray Anthony is more than just a triple threat. (Pensacola News Journal)
Al Viola, 87; longtime L.A. studio guitarist known for work with Frank Sinatra Feb 23, 2007
He worked in the recording studio and occasionally did local gigs with the big bands of Harry James, Ray Anthony, Les Brown and Nelson Riddle. He also worked with jazz groups, including playing with Collette, Red Callender, Bobby Troup, Terry Gibbs and Shelly Manne. (Los Angeles Times)
Trombonist Tole joins CCC Band for anniversary concert Feb 22, 2007
In 1967, he followed the music recording industry out to Los Angeles, and on the West Coast he has played with bandleaders that included Ray Anthony, Tex Beneke, Louis Bellson, Les Brown, Bob Crosby, Harry James, Quincy Jones, Nelson Riddle and Si Zentner. Among the singers he has worked with over the years are Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey and Tony Martin. (North County Times)
Big Pictures Jan 1, 2007
The New Yorker : critics : atlarge. by DAVID DENBY Issue of 2007-01-08Posted 2006-12-25. (New Yorker)
