Minneapolis, MN (Top40 Charts/ Ray Gilman Official Website/ Cheapo Records) - Amazing *Minneapolis *guitarist and singer *Ray Gilman* has just released his fourth solo CD, "Over Time".
Radio programmers and listeners are already abuzz with Gilman's extraordinary guitar playing in a Classic Rock style that invokes memories of *Pink Floyd,
Peter Gabriel, Todd Rundgren, even Ozzy Osbourne. "Over Time" is available at www.raygilman.com https://www.raygilman.com, www.cdbaby.com/cd/raygilman2
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/raygilman2 and at Cheapo Records in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.
From the 18 tracks, there are numerous highlights. The leadoff song "Can't Stop Myself" has a funky groove with dynamite guitar solos. "New Game" evokes classic rock riffs and lyrics of optimism for new beginnings and even commentary on the music industry. One can hop in their favorite car and drive for miles listening to the rootsy rocker "Tennessee" - the perfect road song. "Come Away With Me" showcases Ray Gilman's guitar prowess on the solos that would make Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page proud. Another stellar moment is a funky detour with "Funky Jazz Thing" whose melody will linger in the listener's mind.
The music world has been talking about Ray Gilman for years. Commenting on Gilman's previous solo CD "Altitude", Robert Silverstein said in the March 2006 20th Century Guitar Magazine, " A self-produced solo studio project all the way and a fine example of the do it yourself spirit. Ray Gilman's sonic progressive New Age instrumental rock takes the scenic route with some intriguing twists and turns."
About Ray Gilman
A veteran of the Twin Cities Music scene Ray started playing guitar at 11 years of age. As a young boy he listened to his uncle's Beatle records over and over until he memorized all of the lyrics. Ray was highly influenced by British guitarists as a teenager Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Steve Howe, Robin Trower to name a few, as well as American greats like Muddy Waters, Todd Rundgren, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Ray was also influenced by the Canadian band Rush.
Ray has recorded 11 CD's, played thousands of live shows, and produced CD's for other artists in his own recording studio. A multi instrumentalist Ray sings, plays acoustic and electric guitars,and keyboards. Ray has opened for Eric Burdon, Corey Stevens, to name a few, and performed live on KARE 11 Television (NBC) in Minneapolis. Ray's regional touring band Gilman's Crossing performed 90 shows a year across the midwest in 2007 and 2008. Gilman's Crossing was featured on KMSP 9 (UPN) on the Buzz program, and performed live on AM 1500 radio at the Minnesota State Fair on the "Garage Logic" show in 2000. Ray's son Brian is the Bass Player in Gilman's Crossing and he is also a founding member of the band. Brian is 28 years old and is one of the top bassists in one of the top music cities in the world. He also plays on some cuts on "Over Time".
