Christmas with Elvis is a musical performance for all who love live shows and want great entertainment for the holidays with friends and family! This great holiday tour happens every December and is one of the many other exciting events that Big Ray and the Kool Kats perform. Christmas with Elvis stars Matt Lewis, who was [...]
Catherine and Zack had a gorgeous, luxury wedding at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards on November 10, 2023 with friends and family. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is the premier, luxury wedding venue in Central Virginia, named "Wine Region of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast. This unique vineyard not only serves the finest crafted wine [...]
Brittney and Daniel got married on September 30, 2023, surrounded by gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Wintergreen Resort. Wintergreen Resort is the ultimate, luxury, four-season vacation spot with spacious condominiums and thrilling recreation, all in the heart of nature. Brittney is a competitive ski racer, so getting married at Wintergreen Resort where [...]
Big Ray and the Kool Kats take pride in delivering great music, entertainment, and providing excellent service that caters to each couple. Big Ray takes every wedding very seriously and plans each wedding with the couples, and the planner, meticulously. Planning your wedding with Big Ray and the Kool Kats is stress free. Big Ray [...]
Elizabeth and Robert got married at the iconic, 5-star The Willard Hotel InterContinental hotel on July 8, 2023. Known for its luxurious accommodations and historic significance, The Willard InterContinental Hotel has been a favored venue for various high-profile events, including weddings. With its beautifully adorned ballrooms and elegant spaces, the hotel provided the perfect backdrop [...]
You should always ask your live music band questions! You want to know what you are paying for and who you are getting. Hiring a crowd pleasing wedding music band is a big step in wedding planning and you want to make sure you hire the right one. A band of professional musicians who regularly [...]
Big Ray and the Kool Kats provide customized entertainment services for many other events and occasions, ranging from Christmas specials to Fourth of July concerts, formal balls including 6 presidential inaugural balls, debutante balls, and more. You will find us every December playing with Matt Lewis in Christmas with Elvis Matt has been named “Best [...]
You are lucky to be planning your wedding in Richmond, VA. There is no shortage of elegant venues to host your wedding or event. As one of America's oldest cities, the culture, art, and history here are unmatched. Richmond attracts many with its wide range of diverse entertainment and attractions, including the elegant, high end [...]
Imagine your reception: a full dance floor all night long, and guests of all ages having so much fun that nobody wants to leave at the end. It's finally time to dance the night away! You're married, you've had dinner, heard all the heartfelt speeches, and possibly had cake at this point. Now it's time [...]
There is no reason at all that you shouldn’t have input on the wedding playlist performed on the biggest day of your life. I like to call it your “musical vision” for the day and any quality wedding bandleader or DJ absolutely wants your input. You should discuss what songs cover your “musical vision” for [...]
