
Musician/Guitar Teacher/Live Music Performance Coach/Drum Circle
Facilitator
JULY:
On Thursday, July 3rd, the Wendy May Jam will take place at Washington Social (formerly Music & Industry), in South Norwalk, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. A complete backline is provided. The house band includes Wendy May on guitar/vocals; Ray Simonelli on guitar/vocals, Reed on guitar, Derek Reeves on bass guitar/vocals, and Lance Justis on percussion. Bring your instruments and your voices and jam with us! For those that don't play and sing, come down and enjoy a wide variety of great music. Hope to see yo there! Washington Social is located at 136 Washington Street.
On Friday, July 4th, Sheila Fabrizio & Ray Simonelli will perform at the Pastime Athletic Club Holiday Party, in Norwalk, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We'll be doing a very eclectic mix of classic rock, pop, and R & B songs. Come spend the late afternoon/early evening hours with us. The Pastime Club is located at 59 Seaview Avenue.
On Sunday, July 6th, Dale Allen & Ray Simonelli will perform at The Galley at Cove Marina, in East Norwalk, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We'll be doing a very eclectic mix of songs from the Classic Rock, Pop, Blues, and R & B genres. Come spend the late morning/early afternoon hours with us. The Galley is located at 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road.
On Thursday, July 10th, Dale Allen & Ray Simonelli will perform at The Street Beats Music Event, in Downtown Stamford, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at. Veteran's Park. There are many other musicians playing as part of this music series where events will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dale and I will be doing a very eclectic mix of songs from the Classic Rock, Pop, Blues, and R & B genres. Come spend the early evening hours with us at this event. Veteran's Park is located on Atlantic Street next to the Landmark Square building in downtown Stamford.
On Friday, July 11th, Sheila Fabrizio & Ray Simonelli will perform at Blackbirds Nest, in Stratford, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. We'll be doing a very eclectic mix of classic rock, pop, R & B, and country songs. Come spend your Friday evening with us out on their lovely patio, or inside if it rains. Blackbirds Nest is located at 577 Hawley Lane.
On Sunday, July 13th, Shelley Welch & Ray Simonelli will perform with the Music Worship Team at The Church Of The Nazarene, in Norwalk, from 10 a.m. to about 11:15 a.m. The service starts promptly at 10 a.m. and the music occurs at the start of the service. Pastor Keith Welch delivers the weekly sermon. Come worship with us! The Church Of the Nazarene is located at 146 Main Street.
On Sunday, July 18th, The Shoemen Trio w/special guest, Sarah Raven, will perform at The Spread, in South Norwalk, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We have a set list of some of the older classic rock and R & B songs for you listening pleasure. The trio includes Bill Geoghegan on guitar/vocals, Ray Simonelli on guitar/vocals, and Sarah Raven on the flute. There will likely be a few singer friends from our local live music scene. to join us on some tunes. We continue to play in honor of our late great former lead singer Billy Foster who we tragically lost in January of 2024. So lets have some fun because its what Bill would have wanted for sure. Hope to see you there! The Spread is located at 127 Washington Street.
On Sunday, July 20th, Shelley Welch & Ray Simonelli will perform with the Music Worship Team at The Church Of The Nazarene, in Norwalk, from 10 a.m. to about 11:15 a.m. The service starts promptly at 10 a.m. and the music occurs at the start of the service. Pastor Keith Welch delivers the weekly sermon. Come worship with us! The Church Of the Nazarene is located at 146 Main Street.
On Sunday, July 27th, Shelley Welch & Ray Simonelli will perform with the Music Worship Team at The Church Of The Nazarene, in Norwalk, from 10 a.m. to about 11:15 a.m. The service starts promptly at 10 a.m. and the music occurs at the start of the service. Pastor Keith Welch delivers the weekly sermon. Come worship with us! The Church Of the Nazarene is located at 146 Main Street.

Refer to the BIO section of this site, for more details regarding Ray Simonelli, and the music services currently being offered as a musician, guitar teacher, live music performance coach, and drum circle facilitator.
