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Barbara Ray
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Favorite website
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0uOKCHAY30
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Roger Barbour, Dr. Harrison, Kenny Blake, Roger Humphries, Lou Brock, Jose Taylor and many more.
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
90.5 DUQ
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Cabaret - CJ's
About Me:
For most of my life I've been singing Blues, Jazz and R&B. I now seek to take my talent more seriously as performer in this wonderful world of music.

It's been a great privilege and pleasure to sing along the side of many Pittsburgh's greatest musicians, and I hope to continue that relationship.

Most of all I am thankful to my Creator and for all those that have been and will continue to be supportive of me in my pursuit to keep alive the music of my era that was filled with so much love. .

Please take the time to view my video in the Website above and hear 4 of my songs on the Website below.
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At 11:21pm on September 18, 2013, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…

Thanks for the comment Ms Barbara Ray ( my blues Lady) , we had a good time and saw folks we had not seen in awhile. My friend who gave me the gig 's mom was in town from LA, we went to the first grade together. She is Japanese and taught us much about respect  by examples , her family sacrificed the most for us to play in a band when I grew up. We played very well and the interplay was amongst neighborhood friends and was very much welcomed. I thought I would be kinda rusty as I have not played or sat in since early 2012 in Pittsburgh. Definitely miss the Pittsburgh scene but I will be back, I did get deep enough LOL- kev

 

At 10:08pm on September 17, 2013, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…

Thanks for the encouraging words Barb. Actuall I had a gig in Harrisburg at a longtime friend /[ former musician bandmate's ]sister and husbands restaurant. They prefer soft 'dinner' music but wanted us to 'turn it out' LOL. I used another longtime associate Hasid Stevenson who is a virtuoso jazz guitarist but playes many styles. he played mainly keyboard and  some guitar with his own soundtracts. His twin brother Burnie showed up and played killer bass lines solos and we took it up a notch as I mainly play jazz and blues. This same triumvirate has been playing together since high school ( 40 years) but not as much the last twenty years or so just sitting in with them as they have their own thing. Would love to bring them to Pittsburgh, Burnie has played there and loved it. Still waiting for that full time job in Pgh to come through.- kev

 

At 10:16pm on August 6, 2013, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…

Yeah Barb I had tried to get to that vocal jam @ Lawrenceville for some time. I am working in Harrisburg since June and await something full time to materialize in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg. Some part timethings have come up and I have some opportunities to play my own limited gig in Harrisburg. Glad to here about the new family addition and from you in general. Take care , I am OK and plan to be back in Pittsburgh - love you sister- kev

 

At 2:31am on May 15, 2012, Raymond Ratiliff Jr. said…

Thank you!  Barbara for thinking of me again, sorry I could not make as my daughter had a graduation ceremony that weekend but please keep me posted of your events so that I can check you out in the future!  

                                                               Truly,

                                                                             Raymond Ratliff Jr.  

At 10:33pm on June 23, 2011, Aubrey Bruce said…
Hey Barbara, I am OK now (healthwise) let's meet ASAP.
At 8:38pm on June 2, 2011, Ms Taylor P Collins said…
Barbara the honor is truly all mine and you have made me smile today..I hope the music put a smile on your heart..God bless!
At 5:51pm on June 2, 2011, Ms Taylor P Collins said…
Thank you for your friendship Barbara..hope to get back there soon..my son lives in Philly..God Bless and enjoy a couple of videos..thanks again!   http://youtu.be/pGch3sTUUas  and http://youtu.be/S9BhdPp5EyA
At 8:18am on June 2, 2011, Plugged Music Distribution said…

Thanks for finding us and friendship Barbara.  

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At 6:19am on June 2, 2011, Stan Pope said…

Hi Barbara

nice to connect with you here,

Best

Stan

At 3:19am on June 2, 2011, Lester Harper said…

Hi Barbara Ray,

Thanks for the friendship.

 

Lester

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