Garret T. Willie
Bio
Garret T. Willie’s second albumBill’s Caféis more than a record—it’s a tribute and areckoning. Named after his grandfather’s pool hall café in Alert Bay, British Columbia, thealbum ties his rootsto the bright lights of Nashville, where Willie recorded with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.
Bill’s Caféis a road map of grit, heart, and soul. Written between late nights, long drives,and Nashville sessions, the album captures the restless spirit of a young artist carryingold-soul blues and rock traditions into the future. With a voice that cuts like hi-beamheadlights and guitar playing that shreds without gimmicks, Willie delivers songs aboutlove, loss, addiction, and ambition—truth-telling wrapped in raw energy.
At 25, Willie has already proven himself on stage, channeling a lived-in blues power thatfeels far beyond his years. His performances—often with solos ripped from behind hishead or in the middle of the crowd—are shockwaves ofelectric energy. His debut albumSame Pain, co-written with Parker Bossley, earned international acclaim, airplay on BBCRadio 2, Top 20 chart placements in the UK and US, two Western Canadian Music Award nominations, Best New Touring Artist nomination atthe Canadian Live Music IndustryAwards and tour dates opening for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Fogerty, Kingfish, and JoeBonamassa.