After the breakup of his 3 piece acoustic act "Wood River Junction" in 1977, Bill was still itching to play. "Once it's in your blood..." Well that, plus there was still money owed on their P.A. system, Bill decided to poke around for gigs. "I did a few in rooms that were familiar to me, but nothing special. I scheduled an audition at a little place near my home. It was called The London Street Pub. “I showed up to audition, but the manager didn't. I was bummed. A few days later, he called and asked if I could play the weekend. I told him I'd have to call him back, and I talked it over with friends at work. With their encouragement, I took the gig. I think I made $40 bucks a night" Thus began a 3 year relationship with this club which expanded to more than double it's capacity during this period. "Lots of acts came through there, but it was mostly a solo room." Along with Alger Mitchell and Jimmy Stowe, the three of them locked down most of the gigs. "They had 6 or 7 slots a week available, and the place was always packed." Gigs at Alias Smith & Jones, Schillers, Mews Tavern, BonVue Inn, Backstreet Saloon, Rumplestiltskins, Gillians...etc. etc. "I've been at this a long time, and I'm starting to see people I met the first time around. Their kids are older, and they still want to kick up their heels. Everyone wants to talk about how much fun they had, and recapture some of it." Doing mostly covers of songs people love, with a few rare originals thrown in from time to time, Bill still enjoys what he does, and it shows in his performances. "I love interacting with people and having fun, and hopefully that comes across."

Usually working 2-3 nights a week, Bill stays sharp onstage. "That's the only place you can do it...sitting alone at home with the guitar, it's hard to take yourself seriously."

Bill also works with guitar maestro Terry Benander as "The Bill Gannon Duo"