The Band
Ray Black
Singer, Upright Bass, Songwriter, Producer
Bone
Electric Guitar
Pieri
Western and Baritone Guitar, Songwriter
Mauro
Drums
Discography
Ray Black & The Flying Carpets - Better way to move
Full 12-track album - RBR-5883 - 2018
Reviews:
Fliegende Teppiche verbindet man ja traditionell mit dem Orient und denkt unweigerlich an "den kleinen Muck" oder den "Dieb von Bagdad" - doch was hier aus den Lautsprechern schallt, hat nichts mit dem Orient zu tun. Nach den ersten Klängen denkt man nicht an einen Basar im Wüstensand mit Kamelen, sondern an coole 50's Klamotten, Schmiere und Oldtimer. Denn die Jungs machen genau, das. Traditionellen Early-50s-Rockabilly mit Charme. Und das extrem abwechslungsreich, mit Allem, was das Herz begehrt - vom Stroller bis zum Blues Bopper, diese Jungs bieten beste Tanzflächenunterhaltung. Ihr Big Boy Rock trifft genau den Zahn der Zeit und braucht sich nicht hinter neuesten "Wild-Records" Veröffentlichungen zu verstecken. Mit 12 Stücken zeigen die Jungs aus Stuttgart ihr musikalisches Können und überraschen mit einer gelungenen Mischung aus Stilen, die sicher die Tanzflächen füllen.
Hoffen wir, dass der Teppich diese Band bald mal auf heimische Bühnen bringt. Diesen Überflieger sollte man sich nicht entgehen lassen!
Ray Black & The Flying Carpets - Big Boy Rock
3-track 7" vinyl single., Limited to 500 copies! SOLD OUT!
Now out on Migraine Records!
Ray Black & The Flying Carpets - Downtown Ride
Full 14-track album - RBR-6015 - 2022 (CD/LP)
Liner Notes by DJ Wildgoner
Here we got the latest recordings by Ray Black & the Flying Carpets, one of Germany´s finest bands when it comes to genuine Rock´n´Roll and Rockabilly. To simply call them a Rockabilly band wouldn’t do them justice as they also draw their musical influences from 1950s Rock´n´Roll, early 1960s Garage / R&B and early 1960s Country. Over the years they have managed to create their very own sound and style which makes them a firm favourite on the European Hepcat Scene.This brilliant album offers 14 red hot tracks, ten of them written by the band. The first song, the brilliant stroller “Downtown Ride”, could easily be a lost gem from one of Ronnie Dawson´s fabulous 1990s albums. If you do prefer some moody early 1960s Country check out their “On The Go” or “Thirsty In The Desert”. There´s lots of stuff to keep the dancefloor happy like “Speed King”, Hornet Bop”, the top notch Rock´n´ Roll jiver “Big Ol´Spark” or the wonderful Country rocker ”When The Sun Comes Up”. If you fancy another fab stroller check out the brilliant “Burning Lips”! The overall production and the songwriting are brilliant and the four cover songs are done to perfection, check out their version of the Popcorn stroller “The Wounded Camel”.
All killer, no filler, I absolutely love it !!
Liner Notes by Dollar Bill:
It was a great experience working with the guys in the studio on this project, and it was a real pleasure to witness each member of the band work with care and intention with every track they recorded.
I really think you can hear that in the finished product. The album has a diverse selection of different styles and grooves from dance floor killas to more relaxed ambient tracks.All in all I had alot of fun helping this project along and I believe you will not be disappointed with the finished product. It really is well worth a listen!
Ray Black & The Flying Carpets - Stories Told
2-track 7" vinyl single., Limited to 500 copies!
Now out on Migraine Records!
Gallery
Photos & videos from our shows.
