Cody Ray Raymond is an honest and passionate songwriter who excels at dynamic and captivating performances; joined by NW staples Jesse Turcotte on bass (Ethan Tucker, Stephanie Johnson, Stay Grounded), Reggie Turner on vintage keys (former Virgin Records Songwriter) and featuring some of the most in demand drummers of the northwest. This ultra-focused, hard working group of seasoned performers is honing a retrophonic sound reminiscent of James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, to John Legend, Allen Stone, Gary Clark Jr, and instrumental groups like Lettuce and Soul Live.
Cody Ray & The New Favorites has performed in Sofar Seattle.