

There’s electricity in the air when Ray Boucher is onstage. He may be just one guy with a guitar, but the sound he makes is explosive and enveloping – like a full-tilt rock ‘n’ roll band with a charismatic lead singer and a ridiculously talented lead guitarist creating something magical, and magnetic, together.
That’s because Ray Boucher is both of those things.
The seasoned musician is no stranger to big stages and over the course of his career has shared bills with acts like Night Ranger, Cheap Trick, Ronnie James Dio, Ace Frehley, John Waite and countless others. He was the songwriter and lead-man for one of the New England area's top Rock bands, and he brings that aesthetic to his one-man shows: He is an awe-inspiring acoustic guitar player – both lead and rhythm, often at the same time – who gives the material the precision and passion it deserves.
“I play my solo gigs with the same attitude as I did when I was playing a concert,” Ray says. “I can sit on the couch and relax when I’m home playing, but when I’m performing for an audience, I want to give them everything I’ve got. I feel an incredible energy when I perform. The music does that to me. I'm immersed in the song. ”
Ray has been performing solo acoustic shows in and around the Tampa Bay area over the past 10 years and covers an eclectic mix of artists, putting his personality, unique style and soul into every selection. His smokey singing voice brings a freshness and intimacy to everything from Classic Rock standards to New Country.
“I have always had a deep admiration for great songwriting from every genre. It's great to unleash the beast occasionally to show folks that you can shred the guitar neck, but that gets boring." It's melodies that they remember.” Says Ray "
People want something to connect to. Those are the types of songs I like to cover when I perform my acoustic shows."
These he mixes with his dynamic original material to create one of the most unique, and musically satisfying, solo performances in the Tampa Bay area.
That’s because Ray Boucher is both of those things.
The seasoned musician is no stranger to big stages and over the course of his career has shared bills with acts like Night Ranger, Cheap Trick, Ronnie James Dio, Ace Frehley, John Waite and countless others. He was the songwriter and lead-man for one of the New England area's top Rock bands, and he brings that aesthetic to his one-man shows: He is an awe-inspiring acoustic guitar player – both lead and rhythm, often at the same time – who gives the material the precision and passion it deserves.
“I play my solo gigs with the same attitude as I did when I was playing a concert,” Ray says. “I can sit on the couch and relax when I’m home playing, but when I’m performing for an audience, I want to give them everything I’ve got. I feel an incredible energy when I perform. The music does that to me. I'm immersed in the song. ”
Ray has been performing solo acoustic shows in and around the Tampa Bay area over the past 10 years and covers an eclectic mix of artists, putting his personality, unique style and soul into every selection. His smokey singing voice brings a freshness and intimacy to everything from Classic Rock standards to New Country.
“I have always had a deep admiration for great songwriting from every genre. It's great to unleash the beast occasionally to show folks that you can shred the guitar neck, but that gets boring." It's melodies that they remember.” Says Ray "
People want something to connect to. Those are the types of songs I like to cover when I perform my acoustic shows."
These he mixes with his dynamic original material to create one of the most unique, and musically satisfying, solo performances in the Tampa Bay area.

Upcoming Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Bauser's
Dunedin |
Ray Boucher - Live Acoustic
Thu, July 31 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Woody's River Roo
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher - Live Acoustic
Fri, August 1 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Ray Boucher - Live at CJ's Backstage
Sun, August 10 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
& GREG BILLINGS
Wed, August 13 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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Bon Appetit
Dunedin |
Thu, August 14
5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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The Hub at Bexley
Land O Lakes |
Ray Boucher - Live Acoustic
Sat, August 16 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Bourbon On Main
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher-Live Acoustic
Thu, August 21 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Escape Brewing Company
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher-Live Acoustic
Sat, August 23 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Siesta Key |
Ray Boucher-Live Acoustic
Tue, August 26 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Mickey Quinn's Seminole
Seminole |
Ray Boucher-Live Acoustic
Fri, August 29 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher-Live Acoustic
Sat, August 30 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
& GREG BILLINGS
Wed, September 3 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
& GREG BILLINGS
Wed, October 1 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Little River Band - 3 Dog Night Tribute
Sat, October 25 8:30pm - 11:30pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
& GREG BILLINGS
Wed, November 5 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
& GREG BILLINGS
Wed, December 3 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Bon Appetit
Dunedin |
July 27, 2025
5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Escape Brewing Company
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher - Live Acoustic
July 25, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Plus Night Vendor Market
July 23, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Toasted Monkey
St. Pete Beach |
Ray Boucher - Live
July 22, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher - Live Acoustic
July 20, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
