Producer, Pedal Steel Guitar

Amazing to work with. Raymond tracked pedal steel on a handful of my songs. I gave vague timestamps for the sections, but gave him creative control over what was to be played, and it all sounded fantastic.

He was able to set a specific schedule so I knew when I would receive my tracks, and delivered superb studio quality tracks ready to import for mixing. Highly recommended, great sensibility for what fits the song overall.

One of the best recording experiences I’ve ever had. Raymond is an awesome producer and engineer but best of all he is fun to be around . He’s set up a very comfortable inspiring, and professional studio . The recordings sound incredible. Just had a plain old good time making a record. Can’t ask for more. Except there is more..there’s Scout, the cutest studio puppy dog west of the mississippi.

I can't say enough about Raymond. He's an outstanding producer on many levels. He works efficiently, gives great feedback and has a good sense of when to steer in a certain direction vs. when to let the artist flow. It's rare to work with a producer who is gifted technically, has a great ear, is a fabulous musician himself AND is just so super easy to work with. I'm very pleased with the EP I just finished with Raymond and will definitely do my next one with him. I highly recommend him.

Raymond is awesome to work with. He provided a great combination of a guiding hand, while being completely open to feedback. He maintained great session structure and vocal encouragement and was very professional, quick, yet easygoing and open to new instrument ideas etc. I did one song with Raymond as a test just to see how it would go and am very happy with the final product. So much so that, I'm doing 6 more with him.

Raymond made the process easy and comfortable. Professional in his craft and delivered as agreed. I would recommend him and hope to bring more him projects .

Raymond produced my bands record back in 2008 and he is just a great guy all around... he has such a great collection of gear and oddities (and the know how to use them) it just makes the experience cool beyond words. He always treated us with respect and listened to our ideas... such a great guy... and HE HAS A GIANT PLATE REVERB!!!! its like getting reverb from emi when george martin was recording the beatles.

Raymond is friendly, professional and easy to work with. He gets great sounds in minimal time. My saxophone has never sounded better than when he has recorded it.

Excellent engineer and producer! Easy to work with, great gear, good vibes, a good listener and gets the job done. Highly recommend!

Raymond is the best. One of the easiest producers to work with, great ears, and a killer steel tone on top of it all.

Raymond is one of the best engineers/mixers I’ve ever worked with, and I don’t say that lightly - I’ve worked with many. He knows his gear, he’s efficient with time, he’s level-headed and his creative ideas are tasteful and impressive. If you want your record done right, hire Raymond.

We’ve worked with Raymond on a full length album, 2 EPs and a few singles. He’s become a good friend and always puts his heart an soul into our projects. I would always recommend him to indie artists looking to get their music produced by a professional who knows what he’s doing and really cares about music.

Raymond actualized the vision my collaborator and I had for our songs in a remarkable fashion. He was able to bring in trusted session musicians, as well as work with a few of us he had never worked before, to create a comfortable environment and produce excellent results. He has a gentle, nurturing, yet effective demeanor to move a session along. His genius is not only as a producer, but as a fantastic engineer and mixer, whose combination of equipment and skill, creates a signature sound that is unique and warm to the ears. A true honor to work with Mr. Richards.

Having worked with Raymond on many albums as a session player, I was consistently blown away by his repertoire of creativity. He's directly responsible for taking my playing to new heights. Not only is he a fantastic producer, he's an amazing musician and an all around inspiration in the studio. As a proficient multi-instrumentalist, touring professional and seasoned producer, he's a one stop shop of knowledge and ability. I've played tons of shows with Raymond, tracked for several of his clients as well as recorded many passion projects of my own...Its always an adventure and it's always fun.

Raymond is the go to guy for good sound! Having worked with Raymond on multiple occasions, I appreciate his positive demeanor as well as his keen ability to move a session along productively. His knowledge of gear and expertise in the studio have always produced outstanding results as well as his musical contributions were appreciated during recording sessions.

I had the best experience with Raymond! He listens, he’s thoughtful, and he truly cares about the creative process and making exceptional recordings. Working with him was a delight and what we made sounds phenomenal. I love how he works. Raymond is an extremely talented producer and engineer. A true artist!

Raymond has impeccable taste, and an even better ear. I've made three records with him so far, and I'm looking forward to our fourth. His gear game is on point with the most beautiful microphones I've ever heard and a whole slew of vintage keyboards and amps. He can also play pretty much anything with strings or keys better than probably anyone you know. His ability to pull guitar hooks out of thin air never ceases to amaze me. He has a fairly encyclopedic scope of musical reference to draw on, and he's downright nerdy about all the tech stuff, so you don't have to be.

I had a great time recording with Raymond. We got sweet sounds and had a blast. He has some cool tricks up his sleeve, but you have to work with him to find out what they are. Also, gotta love that board.

Raymond is one of the most self-actualized people I have ever met. I considered myself a novice in the studio The first time I worked with him back in 2015, But afforded me the same respect and care that he would’ve given a seasoned veteran. He really cares about catching the vision for your project and contributing to that in brilliant and un expected ways. More than that, he took a genuine interest in my career as a musician, and in my journey as a person which I will always be grateful for and my life will forever bear the impact of.

Raymond is a kind and patient presence with an arsenal of unique creative tools. I've worked with him on two records now and I'm always inspired by his commitment to creating a space that feels comfortable and productive for artists. I could go on about his production talents but any of his work speaks for me in that regard - what makes Raymond truly special on another level is how much fun it is to work with him. If you trust him with your songs I guarantee you'll find yourself consistently lost in rare and precious headspace of elated music-making.