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Hills and Lemelin
Canadian Blues Artists 



Ray

Singer, guitarist, songwriter Ray Lemelin, a seasoned performer steeped in the blues, Ray has shared the stage with legends including: Albert Collins, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Valerie Wellington, Fenton Robinson, Luther Johnson, Junior Wells, Johnny V & The House Rockers and Amos Garrett. His latest project " Hills and Lemelin" has been called the " finest, most enjoyable country blues duo in Canada, perhaps anywhere...". Their live performances are " spellbinding..breathtaking..' and "amazingly soulful and innovative". Often overlooked, Ray's great voice, phrasing and style is perfect for the acoustic magic that is a Hills and Lemelin live performance.

Bill

Harmonica player, singer, and songwriter Bill Hills started the city’s first electric blues band, the Children Blue, during the 1960′s, performing at various local venues. A blues player, Bill fronted the popular Shaker, the  6-piece Alta Blues, was a founding member of Johnny V’s Houserockers and worked with the 9th Ave Allstars, backing and opening many greats: Son Seals, Paul Butterfield, Otis Rush, Mat Murphy, John Hammond, Pinetop Perkins, Mose Allison, and many more. The Hills and Lemelin project is his most satisfying reinvention, a heartfelt and honest tribute to the music that he has always loved.