Ray Lamontagne

administrator · 04-06-2006, 10:59 PM

There hasn't been a good Ray Lamontagne thread for ages... Just wanted to say that I think he's amazzzzzzzzzing... I hope I get to see him live one day soon... If you don't have his album, then you're really missing out... And his next album sounds like it's going to be even better!

corkboyinexile · 04-07-2006, 06:05 PM

I had tickets for him in November in the Manchester Apollo on a Monday night and I thought that the gig was on the Tuesday night so I missed the gig, gutted was not the word

I can't wait till he is doing a UK tour again, this time I will definately make it!!!

dramaking · 04-07-2006, 06:22 PM

i've downloaded lately his austin city limits performance. before i didn't really know him. but i was really impressed. i will check his album out!

Mankman · 04-07-2006, 06:23 PM

What kind of music is he etc? Ive heard of him a lot, but never heard any songs

catcherjf · 04-07-2006, 06:42 PM

Ray is absolutely amazing. Hes one of my favorite solo artists next Josh Rouse ans Damien. There is a rumor that he will be on a summer tour with my favourite band Guster this summer. He just release his live at bonnaroo 2005 ep on itunes so check it out. It also comes with one of his newer songs empty He such a great artist and dare i say life changing. Ive seen him live twice once in Boston and in DC. I cant wait to see him again and again and again

check out
www.raylamontagne.com

other artists to check out
www.joshrouse.com
www.guster.com

corkboyinexile · 04-07-2006, 06:47 PM

He plays acoustic mostly with backing strings. He has a little bit of a country feel to him but dont be alarmed. He has one the most soothing voices you will ever hear even when he is shouting it feels like a whisper.
His album has got to be in everyone's collection and that is not an understatement. Every one who I have made listen to it has now bought it.
My favorite tracks Hannah and Shelter.

administrator · 04-08-2006, 09:42 AM

you can download some old demos and rare tracks from here

he really is amazing and i think anyone who likes damien rice will also love ray... i think he's destined for great things

StatQuo · 04-08-2006, 03:20 PM

I love Ray and i agree with everybody above, once you hear his album you have to buy it! So did i and i also bought a copy of his EP.

And if you like Ray, do also check Out Joe Purdy: you can listen to all of his 5 albums on his site: www.joepurdy.com.

And if you like Joe Purdy, do go check out Sean Hayes: http://seanhayesmusic.com/

mari · 04-08-2006, 09:34 PM

I saw Ray in Warwick in November, he's definitely worth seeing, I was spellbound...gorgeous voice and a lovely album, hope he comes back to the UK soon.

philbo · 04-09-2006, 03:05 PM

i got his One Lonesome Saddle album recently, tis pretty damn good. i was a bit disapointed with trouble, because i had heard so many great live versions of the songs beforehand,where he had developed them more and then when i finally got it, it was taking a step back with them all...

cprolsen · 04-14-2006, 12:06 PM

Ray's album is one of those rare one's that you can just it play and enjoy the entire record without skipping through any tracks. Everytime I have his album playing someone asks "who is this?" Great stuff!

WhatAmIDarling? · 04-17-2006, 11:44 PM

I love Ray. His music is the best background noise in the world. I mean that in a good way. I love lounging around my house reading, or baking, or having a conversation with someone while his CD is playing.

catcherjf · 04-18-2006, 12:54 AM

Ray will definately be doing some dates this summer with Guster. Only two dates have been announced.

Heres the goods = gnarls barcley is starting to pick up all over the world and ray did a cover of their new single. its nothing short of amazing

check it out here

http://www.stereogum.com/Ray%20LaMon...0-%20Crazy.mp3

Closing_Doors · 04-18-2006, 06:25 PM

He's decent enough, if a little samey. Wouldn't mind checking him out live, though I imagine he won't be back in Dublin for a while.

Soleillily · 04-26-2006, 04:42 AM

Ray is A-mazing live!! He comes across as the sensitive, quite soul...but then he starts to sing and it's so powerful... Love this album. Even if you don't think you like it at first, keep listening...it's that kind of album, it'll hit you...

Soleillily · 04-26-2006, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philbo

i got his One Lonesome Saddle album recently, tis pretty damn good. i was a bit disapointed with trouble, because i had heard so many great live versions of the songs beforehand,where he had developed them more and then when i finally got it, it was taking a step back with them all...

One Lonesome Saddle was a demo album...that wasn't supposed to be released anywhere. I've heard Ray would rather not anyone get a hold of it cos it's his early stuff, just beginning kind of thing. I really like his version of Shelter on it, its different feel than the album version...and there are a couple others that I love that I think would be great new releases but I don't think that would ever happen.

steveboswell · 04-26-2006, 08:36 PM

Ray does "Crazy"

http://www.villageindian.com/village...montagne_.html

Bozz

04-06-2006, 10:59 PM	#1
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	Ray Lamontagne There hasn't been a good Ray Lamontagne thread for ages... Just wanted to say that I think he's amazzzzzzzzzing... I hope I get to see him live one day soon... If you don't have his album, then you're really missing out... And his next album sounds like it's going to be even better! __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

04-07-2006, 06:05 PM	#2
corkboyinexile Irish Eskimo by birth Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the land of sleepy time tea Posts: 189	I had tickets for him in November in the Manchester Apollo on a Monday night and I thought that the gig was on the Tuesday night so I missed the gig, gutted was not the word I can't wait till he is doing a UK tour again, this time I will definately make it!!! __________________ we are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams

04-07-2006, 06:22 PM	#3
dramaking King of Pain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 3,833	i've downloaded lately his austin city limits performance. before i didn't really know him. but i was really impressed. i will check his album out! __________________ ...if i could change one thing about myself, i would not take it all so seriously...

04-07-2006, 06:42 PM	#5
catcherjf I'm a Believer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 266	Ray is absolutely amazing. Hes one of my favorite solo artists next Josh Rouse ans Damien. There is a rumor that he will be on a summer tour with my favourite band Guster this summer. He just release his live at bonnaroo 2005 ep on itunes so check it out. It also comes with one of his newer songs empty He such a great artist and dare i say life changing. Ive seen him live twice once in Boston and in DC. I cant wait to see him again and again and again check out www.raylamontagne.com other artists to check out www.joshrouse.com www.guster.com __________________ "I just cant seem to get it right today....."

04-07-2006, 06:47 PM	#6
corkboyinexile Irish Eskimo by birth Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the land of sleepy time tea Posts: 189	He plays acoustic mostly with backing strings. He has a little bit of a country feel to him but dont be alarmed. He has one the most soothing voices you will ever hear even when he is shouting it feels like a whisper. His album has got to be in everyone's collection and that is not an understatement. Every one who I have made listen to it has now bought it. My favorite tracks Hannah and Shelter. __________________ we are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams

04-07-2006, 06:23 PM	#4
Mankman You Crazy Diamond Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 192	What kind of music is he etc? Ive heard of him a lot, but never heard any songs

04-08-2006, 09:42 AM	#7
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	you can download some old demos and rare tracks from here he really is amazing and i think anyone who likes damien rice will also love ray... i think he's destined for great things __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

04-08-2006, 03:20 PM	#8
StatQuo You never got me right! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 296	I love Ray and i agree with everybody above, once you hear his album you have to buy it! So did i and i also bought a copy of his EP. And if you like Ray, do also check Out Joe Purdy: you can listen to all of his 5 albums on his site: www.joepurdy.com. And if you like Joe Purdy, do go check out Sean Hayes: http://seanhayesmusic.com/ __________________ http://www.statquo.be Amazing Music: Frida Hyvonen: http://www.fridahyvonen.com

04-08-2006, 09:34 PM	#9
mari Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 833	I saw Ray in Warwick in November, he's definitely worth seeing, I was spellbound...gorgeous voice and a lovely album, hope he comes back to the UK soon. __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC)

04-09-2006, 03:05 PM	#10
philbo Eskimo Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 176	i got his One Lonesome Saddle album recently, tis pretty damn good. i was a bit disapointed with trouble, because i had heard so many great live versions of the songs beforehand,where he had developed them more and then when i finally got it, it was taking a step back with them all...

04-14-2006, 12:06 PM	#11
cprolsen Parent of a lil Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Posts: 175	Ray's album is one of those rare one's that you can just it play and enjoy the entire record without skipping through any tracks. Everytime I have his album playing someone asks "who is this?" Great stuff!

04-17-2006, 11:44 PM	#12
WhatAmIDarling? Eskimo Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 448	I love Ray. His music is the best background noise in the world. I mean that in a good way. I love lounging around my house reading, or baking, or having a conversation with someone while his CD is playing. __________________ They are so happy they don't know how miserable they are.

04-18-2006, 12:54 AM	#13
catcherjf I'm a Believer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 266	Ray will definately be doing some dates this summer with Guster. Only two dates have been announced. Heres the goods = gnarls barcley is starting to pick up all over the world and ray did a cover of their new single. its nothing short of amazing check it out here http://www.stereogum.com/Ray%20LaMon...0-%20Crazy.mp3 __________________ "I just cant seem to get it right today....."

04-18-2006, 06:25 PM	#14
Closing_Doors Hysterical & Useless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,329	He's decent enough, if a little samey. Wouldn't mind checking him out live, though I imagine he won't be back in Dublin for a while. __________________ Come clean, come good, repeat with me the punch line 'Just like blood' when those at the back rush forward to say how a little love goes a long long long way. -- Simon Armitage

04-26-2006, 04:42 AM	#15
Soleillily Eskimo Shutterbug Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the west coast Posts: 322	Ray is A-mazing live!! He comes across as the sensitive, quite soul...but then he starts to sing and it's so powerful... Love this album. Even if you don't think you like it at first, keep listening...it's that kind of album, it'll hit you... __________________ Follow me on Twitter for updates on my photography, poetry, etc.. http://www.twitter.com/canvas_beauty

04-26-2006, 08:36 PM	#17
steveboswell Eskimo Bozz Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 303	Ray does "Crazy" http://www.villageindian.com/village...montagne_.html Bozz __________________ The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.