Jerry the Bear

Jerry the Bear (or Jerry Van Dyk when he's not performing) is a folk music artist who grew up in Chicago. His father enjoyed bluegrass music and bought Jerry a banjo when he was 10. Jerry credits his father with his love and appreciation of bluegrass and old-timey country music. Jerry's mother is from Haiti, and this too has had a profound influence on Jerry's playing and singing style.

When not making music, Jerry is a freelance handyman and jack-of-all-trades, and enjoys sewing, gardening, carpentering, and rescuing old bikes.

Contact:
jerryvd@hotmail.com

Links:
Myspace Profile