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Had a great chat on air (90.1 NBC FM) with great Aussie musician
 Joe Camilleri from Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons and
The Black Sorrows

             
 
 
 
I toured in August 2015 across NSW, QLD and Victoria for the first time in many years. The 60's girl group The Crystals were wonderful and sang all their great hits, and The Allstars worked tirelessly with the support crew to present a mighty show. Thanks to the 1000's who came to the shows to share the still exciting music of the 60's, we are grateful to each and every one of you. Keep on Rocking!
 

                                                                                                                          
 
     
 
                                                                                                                       
   
 Blacktown Workers Club with old mates Normie Rowe and Colleen Hewitt
Saturday 28th June 2014
                                                                                                                      

It's been a while!  Guitarist Tony Naylor who played on GLORIA for me, gigging with Norm and Colleen.                                
 

Casey Burgess is now on itunes.

https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/casey-burgess/id865869913?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
 
     

Ray visiting legendary Dr Hook singer Dennis Locorriere
during his Sydney tour 9th May 2014
            

Ray & Friend's Brand new Australian Anthem: Legends of the Southern Land
 
WEBSITE: Legends of the Southern Land
http://www.legendsofthesouthernland.com
 
FACEBOOK: Legends of the Southern Land
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Legends-Of-The-Southern-Land/118031148383094
 
iTUNES: Legends of the Southern Land – RADIO MIX
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/legends-southern-land-radio/id703175291
 
iTUNES: Legends of the Southern Land – ACOUSTIC VERSION
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/legends-southern-land-acoustic/id701204341

PROMO VIDEO: Legends of the Southern Land
http://youtu.be/0JeW5Vra_qs
 

 
Joined in the studio by OZ Music master The Church's Steve Kilbey to talk great Australian Hits of the 60's & 70's.
 
This concert is a fundraiser for RoCan which is a body funding research into ovarian cancer. A sellout in Melbourne has encouraged the producers to bring the show to Sydney. If you remember getting up on Saturday mornings and watching Donnie Sutherland present music stars, clips and inteviews on "SOUNDS" you'll love this show.

Come and see the artists perform live, chat with Donnie on the couch and do
Q & A, then meet and greet with the cast after the show.
Book now at TICKETEK! 

 
 
Ray live onstage at Palms @ Crown Melbourne for RoCan
29the July
 
Tribute to Darryl Cotton with cast at RoCan
 

 
Ray featured Wed 7.3.12 at 8.30pm on Wendy Stapleton's Wrockdown on CH 31 (Digital 44 ) in Melbourne
Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Ray & Casey Burgess had lunch to celebrate the return of Young Talent Time.
Saturday 21.01.2012


Music In The House 8.11.2011

The annual fundraiser for Support Act honoured Russell Morris as Music Person of the Year at a glittering lunch in the NSW Parliament House, hosted by the Hon Nathan Rees. In the audience to celebrate with Russ were his music friends, Ray, Steve Kilby, Brian Cadd, Glenn Shorrock. Wendy Matthews, Dinah Lee, Marty Rhone, Russ and Graham Wilson. A full house saw a great live performance by Russell and Brian and raised some much needed funds for SAL. Check the website www.supportact.com.au

 
 


Sunday 18.09.11


Ray meets up with The Church's Steve Kilbey, at a wonderful night of music in a tribute to singer/songwriter Margot Smith. Money raised at the event was donated to Support Act in Margot's memory.

 


 
3.9.2011

Great celebration to unveil a memorial to Ted Mulry on the 10th anniversary of his passing. It's at the Leppington Lawn Cemetery for all to enjoy. The event was oganised by Steve and Lenore Mulry and attended by Teds mates and fans. In the photo are, Steve, Herm Kovac, Glenn A Baker, Warren Morgan, Angry Anderson, Ray and JPY. Donations were made in Ted's memory to Support Act. 




Pole Depot's fundraising night 1st June featuring Normie Rowe, Nicki Gillis, Jack Black, Casey Burgess and Ray got to sing with sister Kerryn for the first time. Thanx all who attended for a
fabulous night.


Magician Jack Black with Hurstville Mayor Phillip Sansom trying to guess the correct card!



 Casey Burgess

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 Nicki Gillis rocking the crowd.


 

 






Norm and Ray in the nightly Piano Bar jam looking like two naughty boys, having far too much fun. Better pic of Billy!





The Rock & Roll Cruise on the Volendam with Marcie Jones, Ray, & Normie Rowe & The Playboys. What a fantastic trip. From left Steve Kelson, Marcie, Bill Billings (sorry Bill just the top of your noggin) Normie, Graham Trottman, John Golding, Ray and Neil McKenzie. So many songs and so many laughs.

Ray rocking it up on New Years Eve in Sydney with The Robertson Brothers Band at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club. Big night,  Ray sang his hits and some old rockers as well!
 



Golden Guitar winner Steve Passfield, Stephanie McCamley from St George Community Services and Ray at the Xmas volunteers lunch. Steve entertained the group with Xmas songs and his great original material and was joined by Ray for White Christmas and some rock classics including GLORIA!  

Ray's music is now available online via iTunes.

Simply highlight the link and paste it in your browser.


 The Best of
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-best-of/id388377925

Final Mix
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/final-mix/id388373540

Not So Pretty
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/not-so-pretty/id388371570



 
     
Ross Wilson at The Basement to launch his new album "I Come In Peace". Ross's first studio album in 8 years was mixed with many of his classic hits. The new CD is now available and we highly recommend it!
     
Backstage at The Basement with Brian Cadd & Russell Morris who performed a fantastic show, full of hits, outrageous yarns, and superb musicianship to a very appreciative crowd. Keep a look out for Caddo's book which is about to be released!
 
  Ray gets a visit at 90.1 NBC FM from rock legend Jon English on the Friday Flashez show 25.06.10
Ray with The Robertson Brothers, Geoff and Ben at "Ray Hadley presents back to the 70's, starring The Robertson Brothers" during the very successful Sydney season, June, July and August. Check the gigs at www.robertsonbrothers.com.au The best rock vocal group in the country!
      
Casey and Dad at the new Hi-5 series. She's a Hi-5 fairy
   
   Great mates together at Smithfield RSL on Saturday night 20/03/10
    a rare club appearance by Ray with Normie Rowe, and a great show.
                                                                                                 
 30th Anniversary of the Pole Depot Community Centre. Special guests Trevor Weeding, Donnie Sutherland OAM and Barry Crocker OAM with Centre Director Kim Buhagiar and Ray                     Happy 21st Birthday Casey 19.12.2009                                                                       
Check out this great birthday greeting that was sent to Ray from Brian Cadd and Russell Morris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGUrYNu8DU

Bloody Fantastic!!
    
Ray & Marty enjoy a chat about the good old days July 09
Casey & Dad enjoy dinner at Mangoes Resort Vanuatu Sept 09
                                                   
                                                             



 
Aria Hall of Fame Winner Little Pattie with Ray & Graham (Guitar) Wilson of the Four Kinsman.  Ray meets up with Aussie singing legend Frank Ifield
February 2009 Great to catch up with Graham Webb the man who created music videos for TV. Also the voice of CH 7 for 30 years. Go Webby!!! February 23rd 2009 the new line up of Hi-5 is launched.Tim, Casey, Fely, Stevie & Lauren are the new faces of the internationally famous children's entertainment group
Ray & Karen meet up with music and entertainment legend Mr Rolf Harris

Ray's on community radio 2nbc 90.1fm in Sydney with Karen Mack each Thursday at 1.30pm talking Pole Depot Community Centre, news and good music.

Ray with music legend Jimmy Little November 2008 Ray catching up with a "Happy Hour Brigade" member Brian Cadd at the Sydney Debonairs lunch. Brian co wrote the HHB with Steve Kipner.
November 11th 2008 - Catching up with old mates at the Debonairs luncheon in Sydney Caught Hi-5's new arena show in Perth at the Superdome. It's a great energetic production and the kids just went nuts.
October 29th 2008 - Finaly caught up with my old guitar playing mate from Redtime after 36 years. Chris O'Leary has been living and making music in Perth Well what a night! A great time had by all, with the bravery award going to Marty after he gashed his head during his opening number, got patched up,came back and finished the set. A real trouper! Ray with Donnie, Marty, Swanee, Paul Burton and the Brewster Brothers.
    
Casey helping Dad out on the high notes!

Wednesday 23rd January 2008
It was a great night and to share the stage with some Rock & Roll legends as well as Casey was a dream come true.


Thursday 14th February 2008

A very sad day for us all with the passing of the great Smokey Dawson. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. Ray toured with Smokey in the 90's and was invited by Smokey to sing a duet on the "Smokey Dawson and Friends" CD. Here is Jimmy Little, Ray and Smoky in full voice.
Casey at the Balmain Festival The show on Sat 26/5/07 was great. I included Sad R&R and GLORIA in the set and Casey did a couple of new songs.