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About Me

Hillbilly Water have been performing together for over 5 years. Having gotten their start in '02. The band is an acoustic trio featuring mandolin, guitar & bass. Louie Demayo is the lead singer and mandolin player. Lou is a huge fan of Bill Monroe and bluegrass music in general. Louie D. as he's called by friends and fans alike has been playing mandolin for over a dozen years. He's had the pleasure of hanging out and playing with Del McCoury, Adam Stefi, Allison Krauss and a bunch of others. On guitar we have the unassuming Ed Rainey. Ed's been playing for as long as he can remember and was brought up listening and playing old time country and bluegrass songs. Encouraged by his dad, himself a great banjo/vocalist, Eddie learned to play all the bluegrass instruments; Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo. He is quite a talent and must be seen to believe. Not only does he play real good but he sings great too. Helping Lou D. with the high harmony. Ed's played with many greats including Peter Rowan and Vaser Clements. Bassist George The Greek has been playing for over 20 years and his musical friendship goes back just as far with Ed Rainey. They have been playing in bands since high school and have created a dynamic groove and feel that kicks the band up a notch. George and Eddie also play in the Cosmic American Derelicts www.myspace.com/tcad69 , which plays honky-tonk blues These 2 guys live to play music. George has also played with some heavy dudes including, Buddy Miles, Vaser Clements, King Wilke and Buddy Cage. The band has just completed and released their debut cd "Have A Drink". We will be gigging, recording a lot over the next year so check back from time to time and we'll keep ya posted.td

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Member Since: 9/4/2006
Band Website: myderelicts.com
Band Members: Louie Demayo-mandolin/vocals Ed Rainey-guitar, mandolin, dobro/ vocals George Kapitanellis, Double Bass & Fender Bass
Influences: Bill Monroe, Flatts & Skruggs, Stanley Brothers, Louvin Brothers, McPeak Brothers, Blue Highway, Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Pentangle, Hot Tuna, Townes Van Zandt, Alison Krauss, Old & In The Way, Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, Kentucky Colonels, Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, LeadBelly, Son House, Jackson C. Frank, The Byrds, The Stones, The Beatles, Burrito Brothers, Jerry Garcia, Dave Grisman, Robert Johnson, Rev Gary Davis...
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Hillbilly Water adoins

After a long and arduous summer the band has decided to take some down time and finally get around to learnin some new tunes and maybe a write a few more. We're off til the end of the year, with...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:11:00 GMT

Pinecradle lake bluegrass fest

We had a great time again at Pinecradle lake Bluegrass festival in Rome Pa., last weekend. It was our second time around and even though it poured rain all day. We kept it together and had a grea...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:13:00 GMT

Reviews of Ed’s & George tour

If you go to www.terryreid.net and look for fansite or guestbook and click around/browse there is several reviews on our shows with Terry Reid. There is also some footage on youtube. Cheers enjoy Geor...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 06:29:00 GMT

Good to get back home

Just got in today. Have booked another gig already. Sunday June 6th 3pm..Hosted by the Turning Point, I think it might be an outdoor gig. Haven't got the low down yet. There'll be a few bluegrass band...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 06:27:00 GMT

Doings and the such..

Hillbilly Water will be taking the next 3 months off due to other obligations. One of which is Eddie and myself being asked to back up legendary singer/songwriter Terry Reid. Terry is a blues/rock leg...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Townes Van Zandt Birthday gig Friday March 7th Piermont NY

Hillbilly Water, Cosmic American Derelicts and friends will be celebrtaing the songs and spirit of the late great Townes Van Zandt. We'll be doing a 1-1/2hr set of our favorite Townes songs. It will b...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:44:00 GMT

Pocono

We had a blast at the Pocono Winter Bluegrass festival in Stroudsberg Pa. this past weekend. Great vibe, people and music. Everone was having a ball. Lots of pickin and drinkin. We played well and the...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:19:00 GMT

Thanks for listening to Fridays show

Just wanted to say a big thanks to all our freiends and fans who tuned in this past friday to hear us on Carol Beaugard's Bluegrass show on WFDU 89.1 FM. We had a blast, and from all the messages and ...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:34:00 GMT

Some more news/Townes Van Zandt Tribute March 7th

Hillbilly Water will be on WFDU this Friday Jan 18th 11am on Carol Beaugard's show. We'll be doing a 30-40 minute live set and maybe a few interviews. Should be pretty cool. Also had a blast at AFBA S...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:54:00 GMT

Sept festivals

Had a great time at The Bluegrass by the Lake festival in Rome Pa. Our first time playing this festival was quite memorable. Great vibe and people. Those Pennsylvanians are really nice and know h...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:34:00 GMT