“Stephen El Rey’s voice channeled the vulnerability of Roy Orbison, the sex of Elvis Presley, the raw power of Howlin’ Wolf, or the insanity of Jerry Lee Lewis. Like Lynch’s movies, Rey’s music can feel familiar, but always carries with it a more complex undertow waiting to pull you in. ” - Clinton Ross Davis - THE TROUBADOUR  
“The Gun Club meets Memphis' Tav Falco drunk...” - MOJO NIXON   

Stephen El Rey : musician / songwriter

 

  • San Diego Music Awards 2022 Nominated Best Blues 

  • San Diego Music Awards 2019 & 2020 Nominated Best Americana

  • Stephen El Rey is performing  as Tormenta Rey. 

  • Stephen El Rey can be also be seen playing bass for The Schizophonics, Cashed Out, Lady Dotty and the Dimonds, The Schizophonics Soul Review,  El Vez,  The Little Richards.
  • Stephen El Rey is featured in Scallywag In Space Episode Unknown a short film directed by Marco Marcus / Dr. Flaw Comix.
  • Stephen Rey plays the part of Miss Erika Davies characters' love interest in the short film CAVERN directed by Dave Sims. Cannes Court Métrage Short Film Corner Festival De Cannes 2016 . Official Selection 46th Annual USA Film Festival 2016
  • Stephen El Rey can be seen performing around the country Solo Acoustic to a full New Orleans style brass band.

“Stephen El Rey Nominated Best Blues 2022 , Nominated Best Americana 2019 & 2020 ” - San Diego Music Awards

Performance

Rey has written and composed hundreds of songs and performed with various musicians from all over the world.
The following are some of the prestigious bands Rey has performed with throughout his music career:   
  • Dave Alvin
  • BRMC
  • Danzig
  • Diablo Dimes
  • Hank Williams III
  • Jesus Lizard
  • John Doe
  • Mike Ness
  • Reverend Horton Heat
  • Sharon Jones & Dap Kings
  • The BellRays
  • Tim Blume 
  • Gregory Page
  • Andrew Bird
  • Cash’d Out
  • Dirt Bombs
  • James Hunnicutt
  • Jewel
  • Leon Russell
  • No Doubt
  • Rocket From the Crypt
  • Soda Gardocki
  • The Blasters
  • Wayne Hancock  
  • Jim Lauderdale
  • Big Sandy
  • Dale Watson
  • Detroit Cobras
  • El Vez
  • Jesse Dayton
  • Joan Jett
  • Marcia Ball
  • Pearl Jam
  • Rosie Flores
  • Steve Poltz

  • The Knitters 

Endorsements

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