Raymond Ray Howard

Loma Linda, CA

$350 - $3,500

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Raymond Ray Howard is an award winning, Singer/Songwriter and captivating Keynote Artist with a presentation unlike you have ever seen. Using his gifts of music and storytelling, Ray challenges and inspires his audiences to REALIZE their possibilities. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience in music, social services and business fields, Ray delivers presentations that are Entertaining, Educating and Motivating. Considered a Performance Speaker, Ray has warmed hearts and inspired the minds of countless audiences. Add a vocal range from Sinatra, to Al Jarreau, to John Legend, his unique musical interpretations and professionalism will simply amaze and exhilarate your audiences.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Cheryl B.

December 30, 2024
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Raymond Howard

Raymond was an excellent entertainer. He engaged with our audience, was very much organized and everyone had a wonderful time. I would recommend everyone to him.

Hired as: Singer/Songwriter


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Sharon L. D.

June 18, 2022
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80th birthday party

Ray was delightful. He showed up om time and was very professional. We loved his music and his voice and do recommend him for any event you are having.

Hired as: Singer/Songwriter


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Brooke L.

September 27, 2017
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Wedding singer

Ray was fantastic. He was professional, accommodating, and easy to contact. Throughout the wedding planning process Ray kept in touch and was very patient despite multiple song changes. We received multiple compliments on having him as our ceremony singer!

Hired as: Wedding Singer


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Lori G.

May 7, 2017
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Raymond Howard is phenomenal!!!!!

Raymond came and performed at the Moreno Valley Relay For Life on April 29, 2017 and he was phenomenal!! From the first word he sang, to his motivational speaking, it was an experience I will never forget!!! His smooth, silky voice captures your soul and doesn't let go until he is done singing that last note and saying that last word. The memory of his performance lingers with you long after the moment. He helped make our Relay event a great success. I highly recommend him for any event you may be having. He is well worth it!!!
With deep gratitude and appreciation for such a great God-given talent that you shared with us, I thank you Raymond Howard, for the giving of you time and talent to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Moreno Valley.
Sincerely, Lori Green
Experience Lead
Moreno Valley Relay For Life

Hired as: Motivational Speaker


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Dana D.

March 14, 2017
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Ray is outstanding!

Ray performed for our wedding and our reception and made it so special and fun. He has a great voice and offers a great performance. He is an absolute delight to work with!

Hired as: Crooner, Soul Singer, Wedding Singer

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Booking information

Price range: $350 - $3,500

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability

What to expect

First, I believe it is imperative that each of us should do everything we can to reach our dreams, our goals and our full potential in life. Everything that I do and say is with that end in mind and is reflected in services that I offer.

SERVICES
MUSIC PERFORMANCES (Jazz ensembles, Solo vocals, Weddings and Motivational Music performances)--for your special occasions i.e...weddings, birthdays, retirement, or other private parties or social events, I will tailor performances to meet your entertainment needs. I am a Jazz, Standards and Classic R&B singer by trade, but versatile enough to meet most needs.

MUSICAL/MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Objective: Entertain, Educate and Motivate)-- whether it be a keynote for a conference, a training, or to jump start or augment your event, I will work with you to meet your exact need and produce the best possible results. Some of my topics:

• THE FOUR PHASE MINDSET - What if I told you that everything you need to know about high achievement you learned when you were a baby? Taken from my upcoming Book, “The Four Phase Mindset”, I share with you a naturally occurring process that High Achievers employ to attain personal greatness. A process so simple that even a baby can do it. As a matter of fact we all have utilized this process to achieve mastery in many aspects of our development; however we have done so unconsciously. What if we could utilize these principals on purpose?

• ONE FALL, ONE GIANT LEAP AND 2000 STEPS TO GREATNESS, I offer, in my unique Speak/Sing presentation style, three user-friendly principals that will put you on a path towards REALIZING your possibilities and achieving your own personal greatness.

About

Spending the better part of my life torn between two loves, Music and Helping Others, fortunately early on I found that the two are not mutually exclusive.

I spent over 25 years working with Youth and Young Adults in the foster care system, where through contracting with up to four counties, including the largest county in the United States, I developed and implemented businesses and programs that assisted Youth and Young Adults to set and achieve goals that added significantly to their lives.

Concurrently, I spent nearly 3 decades in the music business, writing, singing and performing songs that help people feel better about themselves, celebrate key moments in their lives, or simply escape into the tranquility and nostalgia that music can so often provide us. Performing for countless audiences, I have opened for former Con Funk Shun and Reprise Recording Artist, Micheal Cooper, the Mooney Twins, shared the stage with "Show and Tell" hit maker, the late Al Wilson, Natalie Cole and Smokey Robinson.

Now, I combine the two as I help youth, young adults, professionals, and entrepreneurs to realize their possibilities. Using my gifts of music and storytelling, I deliver entertaining, educating and motivating presentations aimed at helping participants find that thing that inspires them, then act on it.

I believe it is imperative that each of us do everything we can to reach our dreams, our goals and our full potential in life. Everything that I do and say is with that end in mind and is reflected in the products and services that I offer.

TESTIMONY

I would highly recommend Ray Howard for your next event. Whether its speaking or singing, Ray Howard is a true professional. Ray has sang at our events many times and was a favorite at our retreat as a motivational speaker and combing his music in between his message. Ray is an entertainer and professional that is well received by the audience. It is a pleasure and an honor to recommend Ray Howard. ~ Laurie Jepsen, Southern California Single+Passion Ministries

Laurie J.

"Ray Howard was just the ultimate compliment to our party! He sang, we danced, great mix of music and perfect personality for the birthday bash! Highly recommend this professional."

Sondra and Fred Peppe
Oceanside,CA."
May 7, 2016

Additional booking notes

Please inquire

Set list

Varies depends on show, wedding, etc...

Influences and inspiration

Motivational Speaking
-Les Brown
-Jim Rohn
-Willey Joley
-Lisa Nichols

Music
-Al Jarreau
-Al Green
-Marvin Gaye

Setup requirements

For Speak/Sing presentations, mic (preferably Shure 57, chordless or not), 1/8 inch jack run to the front of the stage for connecting ipod, laptop or Ipad. For Musical Performances, it depends on the number of musicians needed for event.

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