Drummer Bill Ray Joins SoCal Funk Act "Tubby"

Drummer Bill Ray has joined Southern California funk/rock act Tubby. Says Bill "I have been looking a long time to express ideas in all realms of musical styles with a band such as this." More info on Bill can be found at www.billraydrums.com Tubby can be found at: www.tubbyfunk.com

(PRWEB) November 25, 2004 -- Bill Ray of the Ike Turner camp has joined Southern California funk/rock act Tubby as their new drummer. Says Bill: "I have been looking a long time to express ideas in all realms of musical styles with a band such as this."

Tubby's music is an eclectic amalgamation of funk, rock, ska, world music and attitude. The shows bring in, depending upon the venue 50-5000 people. The band's setlist is 99% original music with at least one cover tune thrown in for good measure. The band has been together for 4 years and has amassed a healthy following in the San Diego area.

Tubby currently plays in and around the Southern California area at such places as the Coaster Saloon and 'Canes in Mission Beach, Longboarders in Pacific Beach, Winstons in Ocean Beach, The Hard Rock Cafe' at both the La Jolla and Downtown locations. Currently the band is working on it's 2nd release and expanding it's territory to include the western region of the country.

Bill Ray also wishes to thank the following for their support: Meinl Cymbals, Taye Drums, Pro-Mark Sticks, Aquarian Drumheads, Slug Percussion Products, Puresound Percussion, Ronn Dunnett, Ike Turner, and you for reading.

More info on Bill can be found at www.billraydrums.com Tubby can be found at: www.tubbyfunk.com

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