Meet Ray McGirr , the Bassist of @paintedyoungband and a Hockey Goalie !! ✨ .
. Ray and I have known each other for years: we met at a concert in NJ thanks to @jeffcrespirocks and formed a magical bond! ☺️ #emokids .
. We cross country zoomed, drank coffee, & discussed how we met/our fun friendship story, how he got into music/became a musician, learning guitar/, learning acoustic first then electric, learning bass, joining his first band + bands through the years, playing @starlandnj , our shoutout to @sxyheroes , how music helps us through tough times, crowdsurfing/warped tour stories, learning music by only his ear, how music theory class helped him, how it is being in a band, experiences writing & recording music, what a demo is, differences between playing guitar & bass, forming relationships with show friends/band friends, playing on a @drakebell show, performing on tour with his brother @lovefromian , opening for @sammyadams , almost dying together watching Macklemore/ADTR, how it is in the crowds to then performing for crowds, music being a getaway/therapy, we do a mini music rapid fire, his tattoo story dedicated to his dear friend, how he became a hockey goalie, being a coach/equipment manager, the importance of skate sharping, conditioning/stamina for hockey, his love of hockey, being apart of a team (both music & sports), feeding off the crowds, debunks of being a bassist & hockey goalie, promoting his bands new music video coming soon, you can find his hockey team at Jersey Shore Arena, and his advice for anyone watching/listening!! Please tune in & checkout his pages @raystrumz @paintedyoungband ⬅️ .
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. My Sweater: @wake.slay.repeat @keep.it.spooky . USE CODE: thatsrad for 30% OFF your entire order! .
. Ray’s Shirt: @idlemindsnj . #RadChatwithBrandilynn
