Ray Gibson

I recently discovered Ray Gibson on a promotional website for glasses. Ray has an interesting voice et her music is beautiful. She kindly accepted an interview.
You must discover and visit her website: RayGibsonMusic.com


Can you tell us more about you? Where were you born and where did you grow up?

I was born and raised in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.


How long do you play music and how did you get started?

I taught myself the piano before I could speak, so I was fairly young! I then taught myself the guitar, banjo, ukelele and a few other instruments all around the age of fourteen. I've always been singing since I was a young girl for fun, but I began to perform in public around age seventeen.


How many instruments do you play?

I play six instruments, and am starting to learn the accordion now!


What was the first song you learned to play on guitar?

The very first song I ever learnt to play on guitar would've had to have been Desperado by The Eagles.


When and how did you become interested in pursuing a music career?

I became interested in pursuing a career in music when I was around the age of sixteen/seventeen. My close friend Aaron Pritchett, who is a Canadian country artist as well, would bring me out to some of his shows and let me perform along side him. The feeling that came from it was amazing so I couldn't imagine pursuing anything else!


What is the first song ever sung?

That's a tough one. Either something by Randy Travis, Don Williams or


Which famous musicians do you admire and why?

I really admire Hunter Hayes and his ability to master so many instruments. He's a great performer and songwriter as well. I also admire Miranda Lambert for her talent, as well as her image and how she portrays herself. Both two of my favourite artists!


What kind of music do you listen to today?

I listen to all sorts of music. Of course, the majority of my iTunes library is country music, but I really enjoy jazz, folk, and rock. I'm all over the maps!


How would you classify—if you can—your genre music?

My new album is currently in the works right now, and the sound will be very different from what you first heard on my EP I released in 2013. It will still be country, but with a little more edge.


Do you write the lyrics of your songs?

I've co-written all of my songs on my first EP, and plan to do the same for my upcoming album. I'm a big fan of writing my music.


Are your songs mostly fictional or autobiographical?

All of my songs come from personal experience, or other peoples lives that I am around. If you really pay attention to life and everything that goes around you, there's so much you are able to write about.


How many cd's have you recorded?

Currently, my first self-titled EP "Ray Gibson" is available on the iTunes store.


When can we expect a new CD?

My album will be available around the spring-summer time of 2015. An official release date can be expected in the new year.


Do you have a web site to publicize your music? Can you give us the main links?

www.RayGibsonMusic.com

The link to purchase my music off of iTunes is

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/ray-gibson-ep/id611238638


Have you ever visited my blog and listen to some singers?

Yes, they are all very talented! It's a great blog as well.


Recently, we have seen few videos with your glasses on, you need to wear them more?

Yes, I have got two sets of glasses. My black framed Raybans and then my Derek Cardigan glasses. I wear my glasses often.


Are you going to wear them in the future?

I think I will always be wearing my glasses.


How did you get the idea to advertise the glasses on a commercial website?

Clearly Contacts reached out, then came over and filmed an interview and a live video. They're a great company with great glasses!


Have you developed a new video and when will your video be promoted?

The new video can be expected in the Spring or Summer time of 2015.


What is the importance of your personal appearance?

I believe in just being yourself.


What is your dream venue to play?

It would be a dream come true to play at The Grand Ole Opry.


Do you prefer play solo or with band?

I love playing with the boys in my band, and I also love playing solo. They


Do you have plans for 2014?

Lots of behind the scenes work is going on right now that will be taking up most of my time for the rest of the year. I will be heading to Nashville next month to get started on the new album.


What do you want to say to all the readers of this blog?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this blog. I hope you enjoy my music if you decide to take a listen!