Bill Lynch Trio

The Bill Lynch Trio is back on tour! The Trio performs Bill’s original music from his first CD, Would You Speak on My Behalf, and from the new collection The Street of The Moon.Bill’s original songs are renowned for their diverse influences and the poignant, elegant poetry of his lyrics. Bill’s musical influences range from Blues and Folk to Latin, Irish and Balkan. His songs express his conviction that that there are real things within us that can carry us through hard times – things like memory and music and stories and love. Bill invites us into a deeply felt world with his Irish gift of storytelling, his passionate vocals and beautiful guitar work.Bessie Wapp expands the trio’s palette with musically intriguing accordion accompaniment and her vocal harmonies are haunting. Bessie is well known as a musician, theatre artist, educator and former Nelson Cultural Ambassador.The stand-up bass becomes an instrument of striking eloquence in the hands of the consummate musician, Mark Spielman whose professional music career extends back 30 years. He is renowned in the Kootenays as a versatile bass player and instructor with the Selkirk College Music Program.Here’s what people are saying:"From melancholy to romantic & hip-swaying, the Bill Lynch Trio weaves cheerful songs about difficult situations with a gorgeous sonic palette and contemporary storylines. Very enjoyable indeed!" - Ben Johnson, Artistic Director, Starbelly Jam"The stories woven into Bill’s songs take the listener on a captivating musical journey through history. Heartfelt and rich in character, the Bill Lynch Trio is sure to touch on all emotions.” - Nicola Everton, Director, Kootenay-Boundary Health Arts Society“Bill brings musicians and audiences together through his heartfelt, original music. He possesses a unique musical voice and perspective that deserve to be heard.” - Melody Diachun, Coordinator, Music & Technology Program, Selkirk College“When I first heard Bill Lynch’s CD “Would You Speak On My Behalf”,I was very impressed with its creativity, musicianship, diversity, and production. I strongly felt Bill’s CD should have been among the Juno nominations....” - Gusti Callis, former Artistic Director of Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival