I posted about Ray Lamontagne a month ago. Since that time, he has grown in recognition and his fan base has exploded. He is touring Europe, the UK and the US. A simple search on Google returns back a ton of results.
It would seem that serendipity is now Ray LaMontagne's middle name. He went from the middle of nowhere to making his first record in collaboration with a brilliant producer (Ethan Johns), and he did it without making a compromise or even breaking a sweat. But maybe Ray's sweated enough in his life. Maybe destiny is making up for lost time.
As I stated in the previous posting, You've Got to Listen to his music to appreciate it. Some are comparing him to Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, but it's unfair because he has his own unique, intimate sound. Titles like "Forever My Friend", "Hold You In My Arms", "Trouble" and "Shelter" captivate the listener with their intensity and sincerity.
I have provided links below for you to listen to some of his music. You can also go to Ray's site to find the same as well as alot more. You can buy his debut CD and his upcoming live CD from Amazon (links provided below).
One last comment - the music alone can stand by itself; yet it's the Story Behind The Man that takes it to a whole new level. It's actually this man's journey that has birthed the music you can now enjoy.
Jolen - From Trouble CD(Windows Media)
Trouble - From Trouble CD(Windows Media)
Shelter - From Trouble CD(Windows Media)
Forever My Friend - From WRLT Live(MP3)
Shelter - From WRLT Live(MP3)
Trouble - From WRLT Live(MP3)