Ray Hangen

Drummer | Recording Artist | Session Musician

With over 40 years of professional experience, Ray Hangen has built an international career as a touring and recording drummer, known for his deep pocket, musical versatility, and ability to serve the song.

Career Highlights

  • Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers — Current drummer, performing alongside Bill Murray, Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and Jimmy Vivino.

  • Albert Castiglia Band — Current touring and recording band member.

  • Blood Brothers — Touring and recording band member of the collaboration featuring Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia.

  • Sean Costello Band — Former full-time touring and recording member, contributing to three internationally released albums.

  • Bruce Katz Band — Former touring and recording member, including recordings alongside Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe.

  • Abbey Road Studios, London — Recorded Albert Castiglia’s Grits & Glory.

  • Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado — Performance highlight.

  • Ryman Auditorium, Nashville — Performance highlight featuring special guest Keb’ Mo’ on several songs.

  • National Television — Performance credits include Trisha Yearwood’s Christmas in Nashville.

  • Buffalo Music Hall of Fame — Inducted in 2018.

Ray has contributed to numerous commercially released recordings and performed on stages throughout the United States and internationally.

Whether on tour, in the studio, or recording remotely, Ray brings the same musical approach to every project: feel, dynamics, and an unwavering commitment to serving the song.

SESSIONS / DISCOGRAPHY

NOT PICTURED:
Jeff “Todd” Plewinski “Ten Feet Tall” (2004)
Robot Holiday (2012)
Tom Naples (Self-Titled)
Patti Parks

TOURING / LIVE SHOWS

GABE STILLMAN BAND (Current)
BRUCE KATZ BAND – CHRIS O’LEARY BAND – SEAN COSTELLO – HUBERT SUMLIN – PINETOP PERKINS – ELVIS COSTELLO – FRANCINE REED – BRYAN LEE – TONY MONACO – TOM HAMBRIDGE – KIM WILSON – JOE BEARD – LURRIE BELL – EDDIE KIRKLAND – LOU PRIDE – JOE LOUIS WALKER – KENNY “BLUES BOSS” WAYNE – BRANDON SANTINI – JOHN NEMETH – GREG GUMPEL – JOSH ROBERTS – ALTERED FIVE BLUES BAND – OLIVER WOOD – ANA POPOVIC – DAVE GROSS