On May 16, 2008, Matt Ray and Friends and Chris Ray performed at the wedding rehearsal dinner for Stephen Dew and Melissa Devine. Reading Meredith Devine's email with the details, I was suprised when she wrote that she looked forward to seeing us on the boat! A paddlewheel boat on Lady Bird Lake next to downtown Austin, Tx. Check out the photo section. A great night!

Mike Jackson and I have been performing at some open mics here in Austin. The band has some new videos on YouTube under Matt Ray and Friends and we have a listing on www.reverbnation.com/mattrayfriends. Hope everyone is well and doing fine ready to face the new year. I look forward to every day, every moment and every opportunity to make a contribution to do something positive. A friend of mine, Brent Allen, released his first CD here in Austin, Texas at The Hills Cafe. Great music, great songs. Best…

Happy New Year 2008! The band came together in April of 2007, learning the original songs written by band leader, Matt Ray. After settling on a few cover songs to round out a set list, the band managed three separate performances While Matt, individually, and Matt Ray and Friends are both already listed as featured artists on the music website - www.futurewheel.com, this new website is a great addition. The band is also listed on a second website at www.reverbnation.com/mattrayfriends.…