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Ray Barsukiewicz - Bio

Ray is a member of the East Side horns, playing saxophone, clarinet, and trumpet, and is one of the lead singers with the Buffalo Touch.

Ray brings another dimension to the group with his talented writing ability --composing original material-- as well as years of playing with the original Big Steve Band in the 1960's, and the PoleCats, Mix 'n Match, and Honkey Hoppers in the 1990's. In addition to these bands, Ray also performed with Li'l Wally.

Ray lives in the Buffalo, NY area with his wife, Gerrie and their daughter--Becky. Being a computer enthusiast, he composes many of the Touch originals using the PC - something that still amazes Jerry! Ray has released "Polkas From Cyberspace" album from Sunshine Records. This great collection of songs symbolize the blending of traditional polka music with a "virtual" band using a mixture of simulated band instruments. This CD is truly a labor of love and will remain forever in our virtual world of Cyberspace!!

In addition to his interest in computers and music composition, Ray is an avid Buffalo Bills fan and, according to Jerry, loves "partyin'." In the real world, Ray is business manager of a six million dollar human service agency.