Dare to Be Better with Ray and  Syd is a New York based Podcast / Talk Show. Ray and Syd offer up different options for finding happiness. The podcast is a tool that allows a person to consider ways of getting life to work for them, not against them. Dare to Be Better with Ray and Syd gives support and suggestions on life issues but is not to be used as a replacement for medical attention or advice. Ray and Syd are not doctors, counselors or therapists. Dare to Be Better with Ray and Syd provides opportunity to live life differently, through life stories, and suggestions given through entertainment. 

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Award winning songwriter, Guy Paul has written, recorded and produced 6 solo CD’s on his own, receiving national and international press coverage, including an article in the prestigious UK “Guitarist” magazine.

Guy Paul was also a noted early vanguard and example of successful online music sales, accumulating over 250,000 downloads (back in the days of dail-up) and selling CDs from his humble home to every continent on earth.

Aviance Records LLC is a multi-genre label spanning from House and Dance Music to R&B. Through this label we represent up and coming and established artists distributing their music in the U.S. and Internationally.

AVIANCE RECORDS PARTNERS:
David Ohana Aviance studied Music at the Rubin Academy of Music in Israel and came to New York as a young musician. For several years he was performing in R&B bands playing guitar, songwriting and recording with various artist. His shift towards Dance Music started in the early 90’s when he discovered the Sound Factory on 27th Street NYC with the Legendary Junior Vasquez at the helm. David learned the new technology and started building up his vinyl collection and then went on to do remixes such as Inaya Day’s “Can’t Stop Dancing” (#1 on Billboard Dance charts) and Jody Watley’s “Don’t You Want Me”. During that time he also started DJing at various venues in NYC and has been on top of his game since.

David’s relation to The House of Aviance has been for 20 years plus. After many conversations with Mother Juan Aviance he officially became an Aviance member and in March 2014 they became business partners and Aviance Records, LLC was born. The label concept is a multi-genre artist enterprise and record label spanning House Music, R&B, and many shades of the rhythmic Dance Music scene. Since The House of Aviance has been at the forefront of nightlife and the Dance Music Industry for 25 years it’s only a matter of time before Aviance Records becomes a household name.

Mother Juan Aviance is a secretary by trade and the proud owner of the infamous, trademarked House of Aviance®. Juan Aviance, or as legions around the world call him Mother Juan Aviance, has come a long way from his humble beginnings. Born in 1963 in Charleston, South Carolina then growing up in Boston, MA where he always found himself gravitated to the Performing Arts. Whether it was singing or directing shows it was were he excelled and was the most comfortable.

In 1989 (Washington, DC) Juan started his own House and 25 years later House of Aviance is still a fixture in Nightlife in NYC and several other cities across the U.S. and abroad.  HOA has been a force to be reckoned with for two decades and is best known for their Dj’s, producers, singers, performance artists and unique fashion sense. With 700 members strong House members are always performing or hosting parties at various venues or sponsoring charity events. In March 2014 Aviance Records was launched and soon after they release the debut single ‘Avi’ously Aviance” featuring Ej Aviance, Kevin Aviance, Perry Aviance and of course the Matriarch himself.   Check out other release on www.aviancerecords.net

SONGWRITER  -  Catalog of 22 copyrighted, formatted, all original songs, all styles. Lead-Sheets, lyric sheets, CD Demo disks and N.A.S. song evaluations are available. 6 Songs have won National & International songwriting awards, Semi-Finalist to Honorable Mention. Several songs published. C.S.A. Song Screening/Evaluation Committee, Executive member. I produced several Songwriter Showcase Concerts for C.S.A.   Lyricist, Composer, Producer. Director.

MUSICIAN/GUITARIST  -  Acoustic/Electric Ovation Celebrity series and Fender Strat & Tele Electric 6-String guitars main instruments,  Sterling  4-String SUB series electric bass guitar second instrument. Back-up chords on Korg N5ex electric piano. All styles; Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues and Country. Lead, rhythm and bass guitar. Live performances and recording experience.  20 years experience teaching guitar and bass guitar. I authored beginners and intermediate guitar method books.

SINGER  -  Tenor to Baritone Range, All Styles; Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues. Lead singer and back-up singer. Live performances and recording experience. Shure microphones, Fender 250 Watt,  sound system speakers. with Yamaha 300 Watt EMX212S control panel. Also sang lead and background vocals on other artists’ recordings.

WRITER  - 4 Movie Scripts; 2 Comedies, 1 Sci-Fi, 1 Ghost. All original, copyrighted, WGAw Registered, properly formatted and on computer disk. One page synopsis on each, including some referral letters. Wrote 4 Paper Back Novellas; 2 Comedies, Short Story Collection and 1 Sci-Fi. 17 Short Stories, all original, copyrighted. Several poems published. For past seven years attended screenwriting seminars, writers groups and collaborated with other writers. I authored several technical manuals. Two scripts Semi Finalists in “Fade-In” Competitions.

ACTOR   -  Male, Caucasian, 55–65, Eyes – Hazel, Hair – Gray, medium length, Weight – 150, Height – 5’8”, Waist – 32, Inseam – 29-30, Jacket – 40 R, Shirt – 16 Medium, Shoes – 8, Hat – 6 7/8, Can wear glasses and/or earring. Principal, supporting or day player. Resume and 8”X 10” b/w head-shots available on request. Produced and directed 2 Industrial/ Training videos. 35 years stage experience as an entertainer.

From 1964 to 1998, I performed and played guitar, bass guitar and sang lead and background vocals with various Rock, Jazz, Country, Pop, Blues, Wedding, Dance and show bands in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Florida, Bermuda, Massachusetts and California.

From 1980 to 2012, I also performed solo, just voice and guitar, in concerts, lounges, coffee houses, clubs, casinos, yacht clubs, country clubs, restaurants and televised and video performances, playing Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Jazz and standards.

Two of my instrumental Jazz compositions; "Honeymoon Suite" and "Lennys' Tune" were featured in the American Film Institutes' 2003 AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival and pre-event television commercials for ten days.

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
“Nicolai displayed a wide range of styles…quiet ballads mix with solid rave-ups and only a quick guitar change breaks the action. His original songs are brisk and tight, with a feel for that AM radio sound that breeds success.” – Jim Zebora, Meriden Record-Journal, Ct.

“Ron Nicolai is an outstanding singer, guitarist and entertainer, who has a carefully crafted performance which appeals to all age groups. I find him extremely likeable and that he possesses a great audience rapport.” – Ivan Hubbard, Watstein/Hubbard Entertainment Agency.

“Ron Nicolai is an exciting, professional, solo performer, guitarist and singer of contemporary music, from the fifties to the eighties. His performances range through a variety of styles including Rock, Jazz, Blues and Pop, with humor, sing-alongs and audience participation.   ” - Ivan Hubbard, Watstein/Hubbard Entertainment Agency.

Three-time Billboard award winner, producer with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame credentials, solo artist and musician for hire.  That about sums up the last two decades...

Blue Haired Female Powerhouse Singer in Gogol Bordello. 

Personal Projects Include: Founder/CEO of Anti-Bullying Program- Bee True To You. 

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