The Long Beach Band is an Afro-fusion party band that effortlessly blends the hottest Afrobeat, DanceHall and Top 40 tunes into a familiar, and electrifying performance. Utilizing arrangements and DJ style transitions, the group delivers an unprecedented musical experience. Led by trumpeter Rudy Ray, and saxophonist Stuart Brignell who trade phrases and conjure the voices of Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Drake, Doja Cat, Justin Beiber and many more. Guaranteed to have the audience dancing, singing along and frankly overjoyed, this group is a very unique and growing presence in the Toronto music scene.
This program is in partnership with the Rudy Ray Show. Rudy Ray is a talented Ghanaian musician and neuroscientist, fostering traditional values with a modern flair, creating art that speaks to the heart of the people. He plays the trumpet live and in film and television. He has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry, contributing his work to major motion pictures, television shows, and commercials. Rudy Ray & Co are his band configurations sparking up pure and energetic shows whenever they hit a stage to perform.