Koko Ray and the Soul Providers...
Manatee and Sarasota's very own Koko Ray and the Soul Providers are one of the top performing bands on Florida's Sun Coast!
This dynamic quartet plays regularly to packed houses and has them dancing in the aisles.
Koko Ray's woodwind virtuosity is powerfully backed by The Soul Providers ultra tight rhythm section, comprised of veteran bassist Greg Slusher and drummer Michael Finley.
The superbly versatile sound of guitarist John Purcell gives the band the ability to move seamlessly from genre to genre without missing a beat.
Led by accomplished veteran musician Ray Hansen, these 'Soul Providers' serve up something for everyone.
Based solidly in Rock, Funk, Blues and Fusion, their play list includes everything from Dave Brubeck to Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull to Average White Band, Little Feat to Traffic, Beatles to Spirit.
While they are dispensing this feast of timeless classics, Koko Ray and the band add a liberal helping of original tunes that have become favorites of club patrons throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Koko Ray and the Soul Providers have completed their first studio CD titled "Tropical Blue Moon". The CD is available now from our CD Page and locally at Boogie Woogie Records in Bradenton.
It can be heard and requested on 1490 am The Pier, radio on the Wolfmann or Lizard's radio shows. CDs are always available at our live shows. The "Live at the Speakeasy" CD is currently out of print.
Koko Ray and the Soul Providers Rock The House!
You can hear Koko Ray and the Soul Providers and decide for yourself at this years Bayfest.
Third in the lineup from 1 to 3 p.m. is Koko Ray and the Soul Providers – bassist Greg Slusher, drummer Michael Finley and guitarist John Purcell. Ray rounds it out on saxophone, flute, guitars and percussion. The band plays everything from rock to funk to blues to fusion.
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