Ellyot H. Ray to Perform at the Nazareth Center for the Arts

Music will again fill the , with singer-songwriter Ellyot H. Ray taking the stage at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 17.

Ray's musical repertoire encompasses:

• Dark blues;
• Acoustic soul;
• Lyrical folk music;
• And worldwide influences.

Ray, 31, was born in Dijon, France, and has been playing guitar since he was 12. As a teenager, Ray was inspired by romantic French poetry -- an influence that is still seen in his songwriting today.

When it comes to writing songs, according to Ray, he makes sure to attach great importance to words, sounds and their meanings, as he blends them with melodies. 

A few of the musicians who have influenced Ray are Robert Johnson, Kelly Joe Phelps and John Butler. Ray has been inspired by several musical styles, including soul, funk, rock, grunge, metal and even hip hop -- yet he manages to play “beautiful melodies while telling enchanting stories” on his Weissenborn Slide Guitar.                 

To learn more about Ellyot H. Ray and to listen to samplings of his music, visit ellyothray.com and check out his Facebook Page.

Tickets are $10 and are available through the Nazareth Center for the Arts online Box Office.