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A veteran of the Ottawa music scene, Ray Harris is a prolific and likeable singer/songwriter/storyteller who describes his music as “Ameri-Canadiana” - his songs have been described as finely crafted, drawing favourable comparison to master songsmiths. He wears his influences on his sleeve - incorporating strong elements of honkytonk country, rockabilly, folk and roots rock into a distinctly identifiable sound - his strong family ties to the Ottawa Valley are referenced in songs like Shawville Girl, Pontiac County Blues, and crowd favourite Big Old American Cars.
Ray has released 3 fine albums over the last several years - album #4 and other projects are currently in the works. He is also a musical historian of sorts, utilizing this talent as host of “Friday Nite Truck Stop” for the last 12 years, and is also a member of the “Canadian Spaces” hosting collective (Canada’s longest running folk music radio show) - both on CKCU 93.1 FM.
Over the years, he has has played Bluesfest, CityFolk, Gram Parsons Festivals in Georgia and Nashville, and opened for or shared stages with Jim Lauderdale, Tami Neilson, Ken Tizzard, Nudie, Leon Russell, and others. Ray also organized and hosted the very successful David Wiffen Tribute at Ottawa CityFolk 2019, playing alongside Lynn Miles, Tom Wilson, Sneezy Waters, Neville Wells, and others.
"Pat Johnson knows a thing or two about style... would surely make even Taj Mahal crack a smile.”,
Brent Hagerman, Exclaim!
Pat will be your host as the two songwriters engage with the audience by sharing songs, stories and discussing the craft of songwriting.
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