Featured Artist: Glen Terry
Glen Terry is one of our blues artists - a fantastic performer who has played for audiences all around the world.
From his MySpace:
A very passionate, soulful entertainer, Glen has entertained people around the world! A musical journey has taken Glen from his birthplace in India to five star hotels in Cairo, Egypt in the mid eighties; Blues festivals and tours to Tokyo, Japan in the nineties; and performances in Kenya, Mauritius, Thailand, Dubai, Sri Lanka to his adopted home in Australia where he settled in 1988 and became an Australian Citizen. November and December 2007 saw Glen on tour across Scandinavia, where he was well received in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Glen is also known for his many performances in aid of NGOs around the world. His Concerts were often sponsored by brands such as Corona Extra, Sri Lankan Airlines, HSBC, Barefoot Gallery and they were not to be missed. Glen has just released his brand new album “ SOUL SEARCHIN”, which is being given rave reviews and lots of airplay. Glen’s shirts are sponsored by Barefoot Sri Lanka.
1. Glen, your album ‘Soul Searchin’ has received rave reviews and as one music journalist suggests, has ‘cemented your place in the Australian Blues hierarchy’. Who are the other key Blues Musicians in Australia and how do you think the Blues scene is travelling in this country?
Glen Terry: The Australian blues scene is thriving. The Australian Blues Music Festival held in Goulburn this year reflected that in a big way.
2. Which blues musicians would you say have influenced your style the most?
Glen Terry: BB King for sure! Buddy guy, Kenny Neal, Jimmy Burns and a whole lot of other un-known musicians around the world from Sri Lanka to Mauritius have had a great influence in my playin.
3. What is it about the blues that you love so much? When did you discover it?
Glen Terry: I love the fact that you can truly express yourself when playing the blues. It is story telling at its best. The first time I heard a BB King album.
4. You’ve lived and travelled in many countries around the world, but currently live in Canberra. Where is your favourite place that you’ve performed and why?
Glen Terry: BAREFOOT GALLERY in Colombo Sri Lanka! That is surely one of my favourite places to play in the world. The atmosphere, the Vibe and the people!
5. What is your favourite song to play from the album and why?
Glen Terry: Sugar Blues Express, as I always long to escape from the city to the country!
6. Do you think the Australian blues scene will survive and flourish?
Glen Terry: I do think the Aussie blues scene will survive and flourish. There are a few of us performing all over the world and letting everyone know that there is some real good blues coming out of Australia. The Canberra blues Society and other blues organizations around the country play their part to ensure that the blues lives on.
7. Finally, what is next for Glen Terry?
Glen Terry: Keep Playin! Everything else will follow. New album etc!!!
Thanks Glen! We appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions.
Glen’s Music is available on 
