Music
LATEST RECORDS
You Never Lose That Grip
Released October 2024
Ray says: Welcome to the release of my 15th album (CD) entitled You Never Lose That Grip. Ten new original songs exploring the human condition and all that it brings on a daily basis. Very special thanks to Tom Mahnken, Chet Pasek, Dennis Crommett, Ken Maiuri and Olive Bruno for making this all happen and for helping to bring these songs to life! Hope you enjoy!
LINKS TO LISTEN
Listen, download, & buy a CD on Bandcamp! This is the most direct way to support Ray and his music.
Listen elsewhere: Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube Music
PRESS & REFLECTIONS ON THE ALBUM
Freak Scene, November 1, 2024
Greenfield Recorder, November 13, 2024
CREDITS
Ray Mason: vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, bass
Dennis Crommett: electric guitars
Ken Maiuri: keyboards
Chet Pasek: drums, percussion
Tom Mahnken: occasional secret keyboards and vocals
Olive Bruno: backing vocals on “On a Nightly Basis”
Recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Tom Mahnken at Heartface Studios, in Ashfield and Granby, MA. TomMahnken.com
Photo by Dave Madeloni
Design and layout by Dennis Crommett
All songs written by Ray Mason © 2024 Captivating Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
For Karen
Is There Wiggle Room?
Released June 2023
All songs written by Ray Mason, (c) 2023 Captivating Music (BMI).
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Tom Mahnken at Heartface Studios, Ashfield, MA.
Ray Mason: Vocals, Guitars, Bass
Jason Smith: Drums, Percussion
Tom Mahnken: Keyboards, Guitar, Lap Steel, Backing Vocals
Ken Maiuri: Keyboards (Favorite Color Blue, Market Walk, Relaxin' Pants), 2nd tambourine (Market Walk)
CDs will be available at Turn It Up! in Northampton, MA. It'll be available on most streaming services soon, including iTunes/Apple Music.
The Shy Requester
Released in May 2016, Ray Mason describes his latest solo record, The Shy Requester, as "solo original rock pop and roll from an old guy with a beat up guitar." The album was produced by Henning Ohlenbusch, and features 13 new songs by Ray, who performs the album solo/electric, with occasional backing vocals by Ohlenbusch and Lesa Bezo. Artwork by Max Germer. Read a review in No Depression
A Man and His Silvertone (2006)
