Will Gillespie (Singer-Songwriter)

Will Gillespie is an award-winning Singer-Songwriter, guitarist and entertainer based out of Hamilton, Ontario. With an expansive repertoire of original songs from whimsical ditties to foot-stomping rockers to heart-breaking ballads, exploring Folk, Folk-Rock, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret and Rock & Roll styles, Will is known for his eclectic songwriting, evocative guitar playing and entertaining live show. This finger-picking troubadour is also the author, composer, director and lead performer of the musicals “Swingin’ in St. John’s,” “Diamond in the Rough”, (which won “Audience Choice” at the 2019 Hamilton Fringe) and most recently “MINE! True Stories and Legends of the Porcupine Gold Rush”. “From songwriter to crooner and cabaret man to power pop genius, Will Gillespie is always evolving his artistry” – (Paul Loewenberg, Former Artistic Director, Northern Lights Festival Boreal) “Will Gillespie has a particular knack for telling imaginative Canadian stories” – (Steel City Girl Reviews)
Watch for Will Gillespie live in January 2023 Friday, January 20th 7:30 pm at the Casbah Lounge with full band and special guests Sunday January 29th 4:00 pm at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre for “Live and Local” with the Mark Lalama Trio and Jackie Richardson.
Watch for Will Gillespie live in January 2023 Friday, January 20th 7:30 pm at the Casbah Lounge with full band and special guests Sunday January 29th 4:00 pm at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre for “Live and Local” with the Mark Lalama Trio and Jackie Richardson.