Ray West

Ray West, professional musician, singer, actor, and Executive Director of the Key West Music Awards, is known to sacrifice his comfort for that of his cat.

WORDS OF A ROCK STAR: FOREIGNER’S LOU GRAMM

Some bands and musical artists have been part of our soundscape our entire lives. I recall sitting in a car when I was in...

HIP TO THE SCENE: IT’S LIKE DRIVING A CAR

It’s the time of year again when I’ve found myself in a musical. This show is a little different from the others, mainly because...

HIP TO THE SCENE: THE KEY WEST MUSIC AWARDS ARE MONDAY

The Iggies are right around the corner. That’s right. The Key West Theater will host the fifth annual Key West Music Awards on Monday,...

HIP TO THE SCENE: STEPPING AWAY & COMING BACK

I recently returned to playing live music on stage with a band after a bit of a break. And while the hiatus wasn’t an...

HIP TO THE SCENE: A COMPRESSION LESSON

Today’s musicians have more tools at their disposal than at any time in history. It seems a new breakthrough in technology every week entices...

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