

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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Whiskey Joe's Tampa
Tampa |
Ray Boucher Live
Fri, May 23 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Ray Boucher - Live at CJ's Backstage
Sun, May 25 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Siesta Key |
Ray Boucher Live
Tue, May 27 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Mickey Quinn's Seminole
Seminole |
Ray Boucher - Live at Mickey Quinn's
Thu, May 29 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Escape Brewing Company
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher Live
Fri, May 30 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Escape Brewing Company
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher - Live at Escape Brewing
Fri, May 30 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Woody's River Roo
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher Live
Fri, June 6 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Ray Boucher - Live at CJ's Backstage
Sun, June 8 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Siesta Key |
Ray Boucher Live
Tue, June 10 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher Live
Sat, June 14 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher Live
Sun, June 15 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Toasted Monkey
St. Pete Beach |
Ray Boucher - Live at Toasted Monkey
Tue, June 17 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bon Appetit
Dunedin |
Ray Boucher - Live at Bon Appetit
Sat, June 21 5:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Tarpon Springs Distillery
Tarpon Springs |
Ray Boucher Live
Sun, June 22 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher Live
Fri, June 27 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Bon Appetit
Dunedin |
Ray Boucher - Live at Bon Appetit
Sun, June 29 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Ellenton |
Ray Boucher - Live
Fri, July 4 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Siesta Key |
Ray Boucher - Live
Tue, July 8 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
Ray Boucher Live
Fri, July 11 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Tarpon Springs Distillery
Tarpon Springs |
Ray Boucher - Live
Sat, July 12 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Ray Boucher - Live at CJ's Backstage
Sun, July 13 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Toasted Monkey
St. Pete Beach |
Ray Boucher - Live
Tue, July 22 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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CJ's Backstage
St. Petersburg |
Ray Boucher - Live at CJ's Backstage
Sun, August 10 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Whiskey Joe's Tampa
Tampa |
Ray Boucher Live
May 17, 2025 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Escape Brewing Company
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher Live
May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Bourbon On Main
New Port Richey |
Ray Boucher Live
May 15, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Bon Appetit
Dunedin |
Ray Boucher Live
May 10, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
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The Hub at Bexley
Land O Lakes |
Ray Boucher Live
May 9, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
