Photo by: Jean P. Labelle / www.labellephoto.com
In this segment of our program, we present blues man Terry Gillespie from Vankleek Hill, Ontario.
Terry grew up in Michigan in the 1960s. As a teen he passionately longed to immerse himself in the roots of American music. So he would sneak into the bars where Jazz and Blues music was being played – and ultimately this is where he began as a Blues and Roots musician. In these bars and clubs Terry honed his craft by snapping up opportunities to play with legends including Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker.
On October 21, 2015, Terry stopped by for a visit and a house concert in Haines Junction, Yukon.