Dallas–Fort Worth's Premier Event & Party Band

From corporate galas to city celebrations — high-energy Country, Red Dirt & Texas Country, scaled from a 2-piece acoustic set to a full 7-piece band.

The Ray Johnston Band has a rich history of performances from the House of Blues to Gruene Hall, delivering unforgettable live music across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and beyond. Whether you're producing a corporate event, a city celebration, a festival, or an intimate private party, our versatile lineup — from a 2-piece acoustic set to a full 7-piece band — is tailored to set the perfect tone for your guests. Based in Dallas, available across DFW and all of Texas.

Every Kind of Event

One band, every kind of night. From corporate galas to city celebrations to milestone parties, we scale the lineup and the setlist to fit your room — never the other way around.

Corporate Events

Company parties, galas, anniversaries, and client events across Dallas–Fort Worth. Trusted by Ernst & Young, Andrews Distributing, Sewell, and Bent Tree Country Club to keep guests on the dance floor and the night running smoothly.

City Celebrations & Festivals

From municipal celebrations for the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Tyler to festival main stages like Off The Rails. High-energy sets built to move a crowd of any size.

Private Parties

Birthdays, milestone celebrations, and backyard events. Scale the band from a 2-piece acoustic set to the full 7-piece — the right sound and footprint for your space.

The Ray Johnston Band plays to a full dance floor at the House of Blues.

Trusted By

Two decades of stages, celebrations, and events across Texas.

RJB has played our corporate black tie event two years in a row and each year has played a diverse playlist that gets our guests dancing and brings a uniquely Texas flavor to our event. Our guests love Ray and we can't wait to have him play our event again next year!

Rex Alexander
Partner, Ernst & Young

Ray and the Ray Johnston Band recently performed at our company's 50th Anniversary celebration for 500 people in our outdoor park and were awesome! High energy, upbeat and fun and all of our favorite country music. Ray makes it easy to plan and they are an excellent band! Highly recommend them! He also performed at two events for our family and they completely got it right for us and our guests.

Mike McGuire
Andrews Distributing

The Rustic has had Ray Johnston Band play over 20 concerts at our event since we opened. Ray does a stellar job engaging the crowd, mixing their original songs with singalong covers, & bringing high energy every time.

Kyle Noonan
Owner FreeRange Concepts

I wholeheartedly recommend the Ray Johnston Band! Their music and energy are fantastic, consistently creating the perfect atmosphere for my events. Ray and the band possess a friendly and welcoming stage presence that keeps everyone entertained. They genuinely engage with guests, encouraging them to hit the dance floor and enjoy a memorable evening. Working with Ray is a pleasure; he is professional, accommodating, and truly dedicated to ensuring each event is a success. If you're seeking a band that will elevate your event and create lasting memories, the Ray Johnston Band is the perfect choice!

Krishna Oakman
Event Manager, Ernst & Young

Ray is the life of the party - he knows how to keep your guests engaged and having fun all night long. He has a wide array of talented band members and can perform for any occasion. As a planner, I have had the most lovely experience working with him for every event I have hired him for, and my clients always have raving reviews! He and his band are simply the best!!

Morgan Azurdia
MO&CO bespoke event planning

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Let's Talk About Your Event

Management & Booking:
Ray Johnston
rayjohnstonjr@gmail.com

Radio Promotion:
Tami Milspaugh - Texas Record Chick
TexasRecordChick@gmail.com

The Rustic has had Ray Johnston Band play over 20 concerts at our event since we opened. Ray does a stellar job engaging the crowd, mixing their original songs with singalong covers, & bringing high energy every time.

Kyle Noonan
Owner FreeRange Concepts

RJB has played our corporate black tie event two years in a row and each year has played a diverse playlist that gets our guests dancing and brings a uniquely Texas flavor to our event. Our guests love Ray and we can't wait to have him play our event again next year!

Rex Alexander
Partner, Ernst & Young

Ray is the life of the party - he knows how to keep your guests engaged and having fun all night long. He has a wide array of talented band members and can perform for any occasion. As a planner, I have had the most lovely experience working with him for every event I have hired him for, and my clients always have raving reviews! He and his band are simply the best!!

Morgan Azurdia
MO&CO bespoke event planning

I wholeheartedly recommend the Ray Johnston Band! Their music and energy are fantastic, consistently creating the perfect atmosphere for my events. Ray and the band possess a friendly and welcoming stage presence that keeps everyone entertained. They genuinely engage with guests, encouraging them to hit the dance floor and enjoy a memorable evening. Working with Ray is a pleasure; he is professional, accommodating, and truly dedicated to ensuring each event is a success. If you're seeking a band that will elevate your event and create lasting memories, the Ray Johnston Band is the perfect choice!
Krishna Oakman
Ernst & Young

Ray and the Ray Johnston Band recently preformed at our company's 50th Anniversary celebration for 500 people in our outdoor park and were awesome! High energy, upbeat and fun and all of our favorite country music. Ray makes it easy to plan and they are an excellent band! Highly recommend them! He also performed at two events for our family and they completely got it right for us and our guests.
Mike McGuire
Andrews Distributing