Enjoy an Amazing Evening of Blues, Country, Folk and Americana Music with Legendary Writer and Singer Ray Wylie Hubbard

THE WOODLANDS, TX - We sat down with singer and songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard to talk about his career and upcoming concert on July 9th at Dosey Doe. His music is a mixture of country, blues, folk and Americana. He has played with world-class artists including Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker. From his hit song in the 1970s titled “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother” Ray Wylie Hubbard started an amazing music career that has spanned several decades. A life of entertaining people from around the world, Ray is known as an amazing live performer. We asked him questions about his life and what to expect at the July 9th concert.

Earlier Years

Ray Wylie Hubbard was born in Hugo, Oklahoma and raised in Soper, Oklahoma. His family eventually moved to Texas and he attended high school at W H, Adams High School in Oak Cliff, Texas. As a sophomore student, Ray saw a singer by the name of Michael Martin Murphy perform. At the time, the school was having a talent show and a senior, who he had seen around the hall, had come out on stage to play. When Michael took the stage, he mentioned that he had written the song he was about to sing. It dawned on Ray that Michael was one of those guys you always see in parenthesis, under the title of songs. It impressed him that he wrote his own songs and that event prompted Ray to purchase his first guitar at the age of 17. It was just a cheap $13 guitar, but that first instrument helped Ray kickstart a wonderful relationship that developed between himself and music.

The Importance of Lyrics and Writing

Ray mentioned that lyrics were very important to him. It was one of the reasons he decided to pursue music. He was greatly influenced by popular folk singers of the day. Words and their meanings really appealed to him as well as writing his own songs. Another big influence was his father. His dad was an English teacher and principal. When Ray was younger, his dad would frequently read to him. His dad helped instill in him a love of literature. Ray’s dad would read stories to him like The Three Little Pigs, The Tale of Two Cities and Last of the Mohicans. That love of literature has continued to this day. Ray is an avid reader of nonfiction literature which includes many biographies. He also majored in English when he attended college. Ray is a very creative person and in addition to his skills as a singer and songwriter, he loves to draw. He has created many pen art pieces that can be purchased on his website. In the late 1960s, Ray played as part of a folk music trio called “Three Faces West” while spending summers in Red River, New Mexico. It was also in New Mexico that he wrote his hit song 'Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother” in the 1970s. This single became popular with the cover from Jerry Jeff Walker. Since his success of his first song, Ray has been signed with various labels. He has written numerous other songs and has played with everyone from Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson to Ringo Starr. He is a very talented individual and that talent shines the brightest at his live performances.

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July 9th Concert

Ray will be in The Woodlands on July 9th to perform at the Dosey Doe Big Barn. The pairing of Ray’s amazing live performance with the acoustically superior Dosey Doe Big Barn will be a memorable experience for you and your family. We asked Ray what type songs he will be singing. He said that he will not be doing any cover songs, but will be singing songs that he has written. The type of music is a mixture of country, folk, Americana and blues. It will definitely be a night to remember. He said that after the concert was done, he will freshen up and be available to meet people at at a table where he will sign copies of his autobiography titled “A Life…Well, Lived”.





The concert starts at 8:30pm. They open the doors at 6:30 and a three course meal is included in the ticket price. The food is great and the music even greater. But it is a one night concert and there is less than 100 tickets left for purchase, so reserve your tickets today for the July 9th Ray Wylie Hubbard Concert.

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About Dosey Doe Big Barn

This 165 year old historical structure has been saved for its current purpose. Originally built as a tobacco barn in Kentucky, the 300-600 year old growth oak and birch massive beams are the foundation not only for a beautiful room for also for great acoustics. It is a place where memories are made. No need to run from restaurant to music hall, as here you have it all.

Their entrees are 'cooked from scratch' based on the season, special offerings of purveyors with the type of music of the night in mind. Their task is to offer a meal that would be the reason in and of itself to visit Dosey Doe. The presentation is note worthy and the creations are featured in several Cook Books from Canada to Texas.

Nationally recognized artists from around the world dominate the calendar here: from Jerry Jeff Walker to The Rippingtons, Dave Mason to Lee Roy Parnell, Clint Black to Bela Fleck, Leon Russell to Spyro Gyra, Steve Wariner to Hayes Carll, Roger Creager to Mel Tillis, Manhattan Transfer to Gallagher... up very close and personal. Most artists will stay to have photos taken and give autographs after the show. Many very rarely do it anywhere but here and almost everyone says it is one of their favorite rooms to play.

'I have played them all, big and small, but I have never played a place that sounds as good as Dosey Doe!' - Gary P Nunn

'I will gladly tell anyone that Carnegie Hall cannot compete with Dosey Doe,' - Michael Martin Murphy

'One of my all time top 5 places to have played,' - Marcia Ball

Come early and enjoy the room. Filled with Americana artifacts from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, there is plenty to see. Your hands touching the hand-hewn 2000lb barn beams, your eyes filled with art, artifacts, signage from a simpler time, your taste buds excited from salad to dessert, and music so pure - up close and personal... all designed to 'Take You Away' and create a memory you will keep.

The BIG BARN is home to great causes such as RETT and SWING FOR A CURE; benefits where proceeds go to help children's illnesses. The BIG BARN is available for large wedding receptions, corporate functions, birthdays and anniversary parties.


Click here to purchase tickets to the July 9th Ray Wylie Hubbard concert at Dosey Doe.