Today, Hamilton, Ontario’s finest roots rock outfit The Redhill Valleys release their long-awaited new EP Travel Well, Pt. 1, while formally announcing a busy summer touring schedule that sees them heading to the UK, as well as taking part in major festivals at home, including Ottawa Bluesfest and Boots And Hearts (see full list of dates below).
Since the release of their 2021 single “Finish Line,” The Redhill Valleys have been tearing up the international Americana scene. Travel Well, Pt. 1 includes “Finish Line,” as well as its follow-up single “Anymore,”and four more tracks that fully display the explosive fusion of rock and country that has built the band’s stellar reputation both on stage and in the studio.
The Redhill Valleys are comprised of Tim Allard (guitar and vocals), Chelsea McWilliams (bass and vocals), Danielle Beaudin (guitar and vocals) and Matt Soliveri (drums and vocals), with their songs reflecting the personality and style of each band member, and their range of musical influences, from Neil Young, The Band and Tom Petty, to Lucinda Williams and Chris Stapleton, just to name a few.
Travel Well , Pt. 1 was co-produced by Tim Allard and the band’s longtime mentor Carl Jennings, with sessions taking place at various studios over the past six years, following the release of The Redhill Valleys’ self-titled debut album in 2016. Chelsea McWilliams says that the band experienced a lot of creative growth during that period, which she feels they were able to capture on the new songs.
“This is what the band has looked like and sounded like live for the past four or so years, so it’s exciting to have Travel Well represent that,” she explains. “Taking our time to make this record gave us the freedom to explore a much wider range of sounds, from soft ballads to grungy, bluesy rockers.”
Since 2016, The Redhill Valleys have performed throughout Central and Eastern Canada at Boots and Hearts, Big Sky Music Festival, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and Elora Riverfest, as well as making notable U.S. appearances in Nashville and elsewhere. They have also received many accolades, including from SiriusXM’s Top Of The Country, the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, and the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.
Bridging country and rock in their own distinct way, The Redhill Valleys’ sound is truly something special, bringing a diverse crowd of music lovers together.
