Book Wendell Ray for your venue or private event
Book Wendell Ray for live country rock and harmonica at your bar, resort, country club, wedding or party anywhere in Southwest Florida. Send the date below; it goes straight to Wendell’s phone and inbox, and he replies personally.
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Who books Wendell
Built for the room you have
Venue owners and talent buyers
1, 2 or 3-hour sets built for the crowd you have that night. Bayfront Inn has 21 dates with him on the calendar.
Country clubs, HOAs and communities
Poolside evenings, member socials and seasonal events at clubs and communities across Naples, Fort Myers and Estero. Close to half of his calendar is private events like these.
RV and 55+ resorts
Afternoon or evening shows for winter residents, with country rock, covers and harmonica.
Weddings and parties
Ceremony, cocktail hour or the whole night. Tell him the song that matters and the crowd you’re expecting.
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.
Credentials
- 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
Questions
Booking questions
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.
Does he take a deposit?
For private events, Wendell asks for a 50% deposit to hold your date. If he has to cancel, you choose between a full refund of your deposit and a new date. If you cancel, the deposit isn’t refunded, however far ahead you cancel. Venue bookings are set gig by gig.
How much does it cost?
Every quote depends on the date, location and set length. Send a request and Wendell will reply with a price.
Does he bring his own sound system?
Yes. Wendell brings his own sound system to every show.
Does he play solo, duo or with a band?
Wendell plays solo.
How far will he travel?
Most of his dates are between Cape Coral and Naples, and there’s no travel fee. Farther away? Just ask, and he’ll look at it case by case.