Event Details:
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 8:30 pm
Price: $35
Hear the hits of soul music pioneer Ray Charles performed live at the legendary King Eddy on May 23.
About the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra:
Paying homage to one of the greatest musicians of all time, the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra is a 9-piece orchestra performing the hits penned by the legend himself.
Formed by Musical Director John Gray, bassist and leader on the Calgary Jazz scene who toured with the Ray Charles Orchestra, an ensemble of Calgary’s finest musicians recreate the one-of-a-kind sound of Ray Charles and perform such hits as ‘Georgia On My Mind’, ‘MaryAnn’, ‘Hit the Road Jack’ and ‘Let the Good Times Roll’, among them.
Featuring Grammy Award Winning Vocalist Donald Ray Johnson on lead vocals, the group includes a solid rhythm section, a killer horn section and 3 Soulful backup singers, The Donald Raylettes.
Sound production equipment for the King Eddy provided by PK Sound.
Seating Disclaimer: To accommodate as many live music fans as possible, we offer limited seating and standing room at our shows. Seats are first come, first served. Please review the terms and conditions. Contact us at 403-829-6016 or info@kingeddy.ca if you have mobility issues.
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