Ray Miller is a Texas-born, U.S. Marine Veteran and has performed for over 30 years in the USA and abroad in such diverse locations as Naples, Italy and Seoul, South Korea. Combining his rich history in Texas flavored country, blues and rock, with Latin rhythms of Southwest Texas, New Mexico, Southern California and Miami, and a generous helping of Southern Rock, he now directs his eponymous group where all of those influences can finally come together in one band. Ray lives in the Murrieta/Temecula, CA area.
Theo Soy, a founding member, is a professional drummer/percussionist who has played with wide range of international performers, such as Roy Orbison (one of Ray’s fave’s!). His performances are dynamic, while remaining rock solid as the leader of the rhythm section, a true world-class talent. Theo lives in San Diego, CA.
Steve Schisler is a multi-talented musician who lends his intricate bass guitar performances that help make the RMB rhythm section something special. His jazz and blues influences add a depth and flavor that helps make the Ray Miller Band unique and special. Steve resides in Murrieta, CA.
Wendell Sanders is a in-demand performer with deep roots in blues, gospel and soul; a true “show-stopping” performer every time he sits down at his double row of keys. A musician’s musician, he lights up the crowd, and the stage, with his unique fusion of multiple genres and unbelievable talent!
Stuart Espinoza is a former USMC musician. A regular, professional musician in SoCal, his impeccable timing and intricate performances add depth and sizzle to live performances. Stu lives in the Murrieta, CA area.
Crystal Darling, our newest member, is a classically trained and incredibly talented violinist and vocalist. She was raised in a family band singing and playing violin, however in our band Crystal is known for what most Texans would refer to as a “fiddle-player”. Crystal’s impressive resume includes a performance at the Grand Ole Opry as a key part of the symphony backing up the renown country star, Josh Turner as well as an award-winning performance at Carnegie Hall, winning gold with the Temecula Conservatory orchestras where she is currently an instructor. Crystal resides in southern CA.
Ed Morgan is a veteran of both live performance and session studio artist. A regular in Vegas and Southern California, Ed brings energy and creativity to each and every performance. He holds the current record for setting up and tearing down a standard drum set.
The Ray Miller Band exists to entertain folks of all ages, playing hit music from favorite Artists (such as George Strait), multiple genres and decades. Our George Strait Tribute is built to deliver the feel of hearing George performing at the Houston Rodeo in the Astrodome, or Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas!