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Wendell Ray
Live country rock
& harmonica
for SW Florida
Wendell Ray is a Southwest Florida singer-songwriter and harmonica player. He plays bars, resorts, country clubs, weddings and private parties from Naples to Fort Myers Beach, and he’s played harmonica alongside Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker.
Venues book him again and again: Bayfront Inn, Lighthouse Tiki, the 5th Ave. Music Walk and Mercato Courtyard.
New album
Blessed & Broken
Nine songs about grace and second chances, made with Michael Bland and Tommy Barbarella of Prince’s New Power Generation, John Fields and Chip Z’nuff. The single “Bury Me in Key West” is streaming now.
Career Highlights
- Tanya TuckerPlayed harmonica alongside the Country Music Hall of Famer. Watch the clip
- Uncle Kracker and John LegendOpening artist on both tours. See the Uncle Kracker photo
- Featured on CMTOn the CMT TV show Half and Half
Coming up
Where to see Wendell next
On the road
With Uncle Kracker in Michigan
- Fri, Nov 27District 142, Wyandotte, MI
- Sat, Nov 28The Machine Shop, Flint, MI
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5th Ave. Music Walk
Directions to 5th Ave. Music Walk (opens Google Maps)Add to calendar: 5th Ave. Music Walk, Thursday, November 12
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Mercato Courtyard
Directions to Mercato Courtyard (opens Google Maps)Add to calendar: Mercato Courtyard, Saturday, November 14
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Lighthouse Tiki
Directions to Lighthouse Tiki (opens Google Maps)Add to calendar: Lighthouse Tiki, Wednesday, November 18
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Bayfront Inn
Directions to Bayfront Inn (opens Google Maps)Add to calendar: Bayfront Inn, Friday, November 20
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Wendell on harmonica with Tanya Tucker and her band at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, December 2024.
Big-stage credentials
Harmonica alongside Tanya Tucker. Now playing your patio.
Wendell has played harmonica alongside Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker and made his new album with Michael Bland and Tommy Barbarella of Prince’s New Power Generation. He brings that same energy to a Tuesday tiki bar or a country-club dinner.
Booking
Book Wendell for your venue or private event
He brings the right sound to whatever the room calls for.
Bars, restaurants and resorts
Weekly and monthly residencies at hotels, tiki bars, pools and music walks. 1, 2 or 3-hour sets.
Country clubs and communities
Poolside evenings, member socials and seasonal events at clubs, gated communities, HOAs and RV resorts.
Weddings and parties
Ceremonies, receptions, birthdays and house parties. A singer with a harmonica and a story, not a playlist.
Rooms that keep booking him
- Bayfront Inn, Naples21 dates
- Lighthouse Tiki, Fort Myers Beach16 dates
- 5th Ave. Music Walk, Naples12 dates
- Mercato Courtyard, Naples11 dates
Booked dates on Wendell’s calendar, July 2026 to November 2027. Private clients aren’t named.
How booking works
Send your date. Event type, date, start time and how long you want him to play. You’ll see right away if the date already looks taken.
Wendell gets it right away. Your request texts his phone and lands in his inbox. He reviews every one himself and usually replies within 36 hours.
You hear back directly. Wendell replies by email or phone to confirm the details and the quote.
Questions
Before you book
Where does Wendell Ray play?
Across Southwest Florida: Naples nearly every week, plus Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Bonita Springs and Cape Coral. Regular rooms include Bayfront Inn, Lighthouse Tiki, the 5th Ave. Music Walk and Mercato Courtyard. See the upcoming shows.
What does his music sound like?
Country at the core with a pop pulse: California country-rock energy, harmonica, originals from Blessed & Broken and covers that fit the room.
How long are his sets?
You can book 1, 2 or 3 hours. Most venue nights run 3 hours, for example 6 to 9 PM or 7 to 10 PM.
Does he play weddings and private events?
Yes. Close to half of his calendar is private: country clubs, gated and HOA communities, RV resorts, weddings and house parties.
How do I book him?
Use the booking request form. Pick Local venue or Private event, add your date and details, and Wendell gets a text and an email right away. He reviews every request himself and usually replies within 36 hours.