Its The Big Boom

We got together at a local bar during Covid. No crowd, just got together to play.

Tip Top Deluxe

Sleepwalk

Let It Be

Albatross

Surf Rider

Is the Thill Gone?

The late great Michael II playing a version of Sputnik.

Galactic Raga

Sputnik in the Sky

Jingle Bells

Galactic Raga is the lead song on The Moonrays' CD called Galactic Surf. This was recorded at Chrysler Studios by famed sound engineer, Bill Chrysler. The project was finished at Grand Rapids own Mackinaw Harvest Music Studios by Michael Crittenden. The hypnotic beat of the bass and drums provides the perfect backdrop for the raw aggressive power of lead guitarist Fitz Green. As you listen to the song, you will hear the lead guitar take on many different sounds that will have you believe you are listening to a guitar, synthesizer and organ. All sounds are created by Fitz, on the fly, from his vintage, heavily worn 1961 Fender Jazz Master Guitar through his 1958 and 1960 amplifiers. Its an amazing song to hear on the CD and even more amazing to watch live.

Our version of Neil Young's classic from 1969. We recorded it on a pretty small unit while playing live one night. 

Our Cinnamon Girl

A little "Pipeline" Surf Music at the end of the set... The Chantays recorded this song in 1962.  Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

Pipeline

Recorded live, our take the classic Low Rider. Seriously... who plays it like this?  Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

Lower Rider

Time for a cocktail... Our take on a classic from James Bond. Find us Facebook. Search for "The Moonrays"

Shaken, Not Stirred

Blues Theme from the 1966 biker movie "The Wild Angels". Anyone remember 1966?  Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

Blues Theme

Our version of Tequila by The Champs. The year was 1958. Sing along. You know the words...  Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

Tequila

Our tribute to the beginnings of the Space Era. The song was originally done by Webb Wilder. Find us on Facebook. Look for "The Moonrays".

Sputnik #2010

Fitz Green playing the 1962 Dick Dale classic. Find us on Facebook. Look for "The Moonrays".

Miserlou

Surf's up on this one. Grab your board and hit the waves. I can feel the sunburn already. This song was originally performed by The Pyramids in 1964. Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

Penetration

Recorded live. Mixed in the basement. Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays". This is our version of the song by "War".

Low Rider

Another live recording of the Fats Domino song "I'm Ready". Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

I'm Really Ready

Ripping on Communication Breakdown in a live jam. Drummers name is Bud. Hence the name of the song... Find us on Facebook. Search "The Moonrays".

Bud Zepplin

The Moonray's is a Grand Rapids, Michigan band that plays Instrumental Surf, Rock & Blues with Incredible Vintage Tone. But this ain't the Beachboys; this is classic surf songs like Miserlou, Pipeline, Mr. Moto, Apache, Rumble & Penetration. Members of The Moonray's have played literally thousands of live shows and opened for B.B. King, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Charlie Daniels & Kansas. Check us out when your around Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

Here's some of the songs we play live...
 
Penetration
Pipeline
Miserlou
Apache
Baja
Movin’
Exodus
Mr. Moto
University Boulevard 
Walk, Don’t Run
Rumble
Wipe Out
Lonely Surfer
Crossroads
Gimme Shelter
Greensleeves
Lonely One
Cinnamon Girl
Avenger
Paint It Black
Eleanor Rigby
Lay, Lady, Lay
Spudnik
Blues Theme
Ghost Riders in the Sky
Hey Little Girl
Johnny B. Goode
The Blues in C
Let’s get this party started
James Bond Theme: “Shaken, Not Stirred”
End of the World
Every Breath You Take
Mercy 
I.C. the blues
Blues Shuffle
Papa Boom
Lay Down Sally
Tequila
Honky Tonk Woman
The Passenger
Peter Gunn Theme
Play with Fire
Scarborough Fair
Red River Rock
Rosie
Sleepwalk
Spanish Harlem
Sweet Jane
Sunshine of Your Love
Wicked Games
The Thrill is Gone
Trower Blues
Under My Thumb
To Know Him
Jupiter Joy
House of the Rising Sun
Dirge of Doom
New Rocket Boogie
Green Onions
Into the night...
Going down
Sultans of Swing
Slide-A-Roma
I'm Ready
Kansas City

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