Marky Ray

Background

About Marky Ray

I am a Musician, Artist, Performer professionally trained Voice-over Artist, Actor and Model. I have 40 years of experience in the Music and Entertainment Industries. My book "Rock and Roll Mercenary" a story laden guide on "how to" crawl your way into the music industry is out now and available on eBay, Kindle and Barnes and Noble. I am currently teaching Concert Technical Production at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland Ohio. This (self developed) course is taught at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern. Where the students serve as the stage crew for the various shows and productions that happen to play the club. I am currently playing and emceeing music festivals, working on a second book, preening my museum collection of rock and roll memorabilia consulting bands and musicians alike, scheming about new musical collaborations and events and recording new music all the time. As the original Rock and Roll Mercenary I am working still; Playing music professionally; guitar, bass, upright bass, giving lessons, doing voice-overs and recording music with myself and others when I can, My (For Hire) work also includes Consulting (to the stars), Event Coordination, Tour and Production Management, Event Production, Advising, Security, Stage Production Management, Logistical support, any any all forms of music covered and musical productions from club to stadium level touring and beyond. I am always looking for a challenge and love touring overseas! For more info on my crazy past. Specialties: Consulting, Touring, Logistics, Touring Production Coordination, Tour Management Production Management, Stage Management,Technician Training + HR, Booking, Travel Road logistical support. Artist Management, Style Council, Music History, 20th century Musicology, Musical instrument history. Vinyl, analog recording technology, Punk Rock lineage and more about music than any one will ever know