Ray William Roldan
RAY WILLIAM ROLDAN
and ( the newly renamed) Broke Fence Band
Born in New Jersey and raised on the West Coast. He is known as someone with something to say. Grew up listening to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Rick Nelson, Merl Haggart, and more.
Father was a biker/car mechanic/street racer. He met Ray's mother in front of Hollywood High school in the early 1950's and swept her away in a lowered black Cadillac. Ray's grandfather (1940's Swing drummer) started him on drums at 10 years old. Ray picked up the guitar and harmonica in his late teens. But his heart was always in the words of the classic songs he grew up on. He writes about what he knows and he has lived in the classic Country and Blues/Rock style.
He sings his songs like someone who owns the story. Ray has had the good fortune with his band, Broke Fence, to have recorded with some great musicians such as Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams), John J.T. Thomas (Bruce Hornsby), Rick Shea (Dave Alvin, Rosie Perez), Bruce Watson (Rod Stewart), Chuck Kavoorus, and Brad Cobb (Tori Amos), David Chamberlain (Roy Buchanan, Manhattan Transfer). Ray's band also includes Mark Hayes (lead guitar) and Luke Hayes (drums). Swing Samurai has recorded two albums back to back: "In California Country" and "Where We Come From". Both of which are recieving extensive radio play in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Ray's songs have shared the bill with such notables as: Tim Mc Graw, Bill Yates, the Bellamy Brothers and others on more than twenty radio compilations in the past two years.Ray's songs have qualified as top finalist five times in 2007 and 2008 in the Song of the Year contests. He won 2007 "Top 25 songs/CD" for IndieMusic.com and eleven finalist nominations for his song "Man of Steel" in 2008 through the FameGame Effigy award ceremony. Ray has a fanbase on MySpace of well over 50,000 friends and has music on 120 similar sites. And the radio stations which have played Ray's music are too numerous to list.
Ray and his band, Swing Samurai are currently preparing for live shows throughout 2009.
And they are working on a third CD release for late 2009. This makes Ray William Roldan a highly sought after Unsigned Artist for his songs and contributions to Country, Americana and Roots rock. Happy Trails!!
Ray William Roldan and Broke Fence
P.O.Box 4167
Sunland, Ca.
USA
91041
1-800-516-0842
rwrswing@gmail.com
www.raywilliamroldan.com
and ( the newly renamed) Broke Fence Band
Born in New Jersey and raised on the West Coast. He is known as someone with something to say. Grew up listening to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Rick Nelson, Merl Haggart, and more.
Father was a biker/car mechanic/street racer. He met Ray's mother in front of Hollywood High school in the early 1950's and swept her away in a lowered black Cadillac. Ray's grandfather (1940's Swing drummer) started him on drums at 10 years old. Ray picked up the guitar and harmonica in his late teens. But his heart was always in the words of the classic songs he grew up on. He writes about what he knows and he has lived in the classic Country and Blues/Rock style.
He sings his songs like someone who owns the story. Ray has had the good fortune with his band, Broke Fence, to have recorded with some great musicians such as Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams), John J.T. Thomas (Bruce Hornsby), Rick Shea (Dave Alvin, Rosie Perez), Bruce Watson (Rod Stewart), Chuck Kavoorus, and Brad Cobb (Tori Amos), David Chamberlain (Roy Buchanan, Manhattan Transfer). Ray's band also includes Mark Hayes (lead guitar) and Luke Hayes (drums). Swing Samurai has recorded two albums back to back: "In California Country" and "Where We Come From". Both of which are recieving extensive radio play in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Ray's songs have shared the bill with such notables as: Tim Mc Graw, Bill Yates, the Bellamy Brothers and others on more than twenty radio compilations in the past two years.Ray's songs have qualified as top finalist five times in 2007 and 2008 in the Song of the Year contests. He won 2007 "Top 25 songs/CD" for IndieMusic.com and eleven finalist nominations for his song "Man of Steel" in 2008 through the FameGame Effigy award ceremony. Ray has a fanbase on MySpace of well over 50,000 friends and has music on 120 similar sites. And the radio stations which have played Ray's music are too numerous to list.
Ray and his band, Swing Samurai are currently preparing for live shows throughout 2009.
And they are working on a third CD release for late 2009. This makes Ray William Roldan a highly sought after Unsigned Artist for his songs and contributions to Country, Americana and Roots rock. Happy Trails!!
Ray William Roldan and Broke Fence
P.O.Box 4167
Sunland, Ca.
USA
91041
1-800-516-0842
rwrswing@gmail.com
www.raywilliamroldan.com
Genres:
Alternative, Alternative Country, Blues, Christian, Country, Folk, Hard Rock, Indie Pop, Pop, R & B, Rock, Singer-Songwriter (male), Soft Rock, Southern Rock, Traditional Country
Members:
Ray William Roldan Lead Singer/Song Writer
Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica
Mark Hayes Lead Guitar , Bk Vox
Luke Hayes Drums
David Chamberlain Bass
John J.T.Thomas Piano,Keys,B3,Accordian
Bruce Watson Slide Guitar
Rick Shae Pedal Steel
Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica
Mark Hayes Lead Guitar , Bk Vox
Luke Hayes Drums
David Chamberlain Bass
John J.T.Thomas Piano,Keys,B3,Accordian
Bruce Watson Slide Guitar
Rick Shae Pedal Steel
Links:
www.raywilliamroldan.com
Setup Requirements:
We can provide P.A. and mikes etc. if needed!
Min band size is 5 members!
Max is 6 members!
Ray William Roldan and Broke Fence
P.O.Box 4167
Sunland, Ca.
USA
91041
1-800-516-0842
rwrswing@gmail.com
www.raywilliamroldan.com
Min band size is 5 members!
Max is 6 members!
Ray William Roldan and Broke Fence
P.O.Box 4167
Sunland, Ca.
USA
91041
1-800-516-0842
rwrswing@gmail.com
www.raywilliamroldan.com
