There are common connections between Batiste and Newman beyond just their love of Charles’ work. Batiste’s sound is forever ...

Ray Charles September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004 (Courtesy) *On June 10, 2004, I was at a golf course in Florida when I heard the news on the radio that the late great Ray Charles had passed away.

“My prayer has always been that I represent Ray Charles the best way I can,” Warren has said. The Dew Drop doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with music from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 at ...

“Ray Charles has had a profound influence on my life and musical career, he is the bridge between gospel, the blues and R&B.” said Crawford, grandson of Sugar Boy Crawford, the 1950’s R&B star who had ...

The public is invited to join the Friends and Family of Reece Morgan at the Ray Blue Concert...A Tribute to Ray Charles on Saturday, February 27 at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center ...