Sugaray Rayford | Thursday, 9/26

FREE | Forsyth Park, Drayton Street | 8:45 PM

Sugaray Rayford began his musical career at the tender age of seven, singing and playing drums in church, and his gospel influences definitely shine through in his music.
As front-man of The Mannish Boys, Rayford and the band won the Blues Music Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2013 and Rayford himself has been nominated for over a dozen BMA’s, including Vocalist of the Year multiple nominations for B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.
With his 8-piece crack band and personal charm, Rayford’s live shows are quickly becoming re-known for their high-energy and celebratory nature, with Rayford whipping the crowds into a frenzy, like a Gospel Preacher. In the studio and in person, Sugaray Rayford is developing a reputation as a force to be reckoned with and an artist to watch in the coming years.

In 2017 Sugaray Rayford is nominated for 2 Blues Music Awards, the prestigious BB King Entertainer of the Year Award and Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year Award as well. Suga is very proud and excited about his next release recorded on Blind Faith Records in Italy and will be released on May 26th. “The World That We Live In” is an album of all original material with the feel of 1960-70’s soul. It includes a full band with horns, strings and back-up vocals that has an old school feel. Be on the lookout for Suga’s latest release and an extensive world wide tour!