Ray Mason

The quirky pop/rock outfit Ray Mason Band has been together since 1982, led by guitarist Mason (whose retro Silvertone guitar has become a sort of trademark). Also included in the band is second guitarist Tom Shea, bassist Stephen Desaulniers, and drummer Frank Marsh, who have been releasing albums steadily since the mid-'90s -- 1995's Between Blue and Okay, 1996's Missyouville, 1998's Old Souls Day, 1999's Castanets, and 2000's When the Clown's Work Is Over (in addition, Mason contributed songwriting to the 1997 self-titled album by Lonesome Brothers). The group began work on...