Ray Materick is a songwriter’s songwriter. His name first emerged on the International music scene in the 1970’s when he garnered Top 20 Radio hits with songs like, Linda Put The Coffee On, which was one of the first Cancon radio standards.

"Ray Materick is a man harboring a deep well of street-smart perception. He’s a writer able to tell the average man’s tale with the force of a jackhammer and the sweet words of a poet. His music stands up to – and sometimes over – the work of John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Graham Parsons. In short, it sounds like it’s already famous.”

Hamilton Spectator

Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Ray has been writing and performing for decades. His name is synonymous with songwriting skill.

He’s got a tough, jagged edged voice that sounds completely and uniquely his own. His songs are solid logical constructions, carefully paced and resolved, intelligent, and disarmingly attractive. He’s a fine, sensitive performer, and what else does it take to make it these days?”

Toronto Sun
Linus Entertainment will release “Life and Times” a two cd collection of Ray’s songs that span his illustrious career with brand new releases and a retrospective collection featuring his #1 hit, Linda Put The Coffee On."His voice still strong, his songs still wise, after more than two decades, Ray Materick is on the verge of a comeback.”

"His voice still strong, his songs still wise, after more than two decades, Ray Materick is on the verge of a comeback.”

Globe and Mail

Daniel Lanois helped in production with this album and Bob Lanois directed the video for “Emily”.

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Linus Entertainment Publicity
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