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BRUCE on BRUCE:

"I am a reasonably positive, very alert singer/songwriter. I have been around forever, played in a bunch of bands, been hit on by your sister or brother, left duct tape in all your favorite haunts, (unless they mysteriously burned to the ground or became "bistros") and now can be found in my cozy studio in South Bend, Indiana or performing in and around Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin where chicken wire, firearms and Tums do not exist. Not necessarily looking to be the next "big thing" but if someone is hell bent on making me rich, so be it. I ain’t dead yet!!"

Bruce writes, records and produces his critically acclaimed music at his studio, "The Dark Side" in South Bend, Indiana. His recording credits include electric and acoustic guitars, Kay mandolin, keyboards (including the vintage $60.00 Casio), electronic and acoustic drums and percussion, harmonica, vocals, and all other sounds. (including mistakes)

Bruce is also honored to be an annual performer at the Steel Bridge SongFest held each June in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Other performers include Jackson Browne, legendary singer/songwriter pat mAcdonald, Jane Wiedlin, (Go-Go's) Eric McFadden, (Animals, P-Funk) and Kim Mannning. (P-Funk)

 BRUCE'S LATEST RELEASE: "is Kinder and Gentler" 

National recording artist JONATHAN SPOTTISWOODE has this to say about the CD "is KINDER and GENTLER": "JUST PUT YOUR CD on. it's wacky! and good. kind of a cross between SYD BARRETT, JOHNNY CASH, NEIL YOUNG and the B52s. but very much it's own thing at the same time. the very end of the CD makes me laugh. i think my favorite song may be the piano one which is completely trippy. but there are a lot of other contenders too." 

Renowned graphic artist Dale O'Dell writes "Bruce Reaves is "Kinder and Gentler" on this CD, but his subversive wit is intact. I'm not sure how to categorize Bruce's music; cynical-folk music? Or maybe dark-cinema rock? Toss Stan Ridgway, Timbuk3, (I think you and Pat MacDonald are traveling the same road ---I still listen to my old Timbuk 3 albums) and a little Barenaked Ladies in a blender and out comes, Bruce Reaves! "Kinder and Gentler" has 9 new acoustic-storytelling songs with "Whores in Hollywood" as the standout. His Elvis-esque voice and clean acoustic guitar playing is front and center on this CD. And the production quality is excellent, bright and clean. If you're looking for music with meaning and storytelling lyrics that examine the underbelly of America with wit and a touch of cynicism, this CD is for you.

Again, thanks for the CD. I anxiously await 3! All the best ---keep writing & playing!"  dale@cybertrails.comg

BRUCE'S FIRST RELEASE: "Songs For Big Kidz*" 

FLAMING PIE PRODUCTIONS IN SAN FRANCISCO DESCRIBES THE MUSIC AS "COOL WEIRD, DARK BUT FUNNY, ELECTRO-COW CRUNK." Josh Garey - flamingpie.net

WORK FOR MUSIC RECORDS IN CALIFORNIA COMMENTS: "TARANTINO SHOULD HEAR IT. I BET HE'D USE IT IN ONE OF THOSE DRIVING-THROUGH-THE-DESERT-ALONE SCENES." -workformusic.com

Dale O'Dell: "I really like the 'SONGS FOR BIG KIDZ*' CD. It's witty, cynical and sarcastic ---just what I'm looking for in entertaining music. I think 'Car Pool to Court' is my favorite song, but then I think I know those people. I listened to the samples on your myspace page and must have the new CD.( is KINDER and GENTLER) If you find yourself playing any gigs in Arizona be sure to send an email. Keep up the good work." Dale - 
dale@cybertrails.com

BRUCE ALSO HAS TWO ORIGINAL SONGS ON THE INTERNATIONAL RELEASE "SONGS FROM STEEL BRIDGE VOL.1" CD. OTHER ARTISTS INCLUDE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER JACKSON BROWNE AND LEGENDARY MUSICIAN/PERFORMER pat mAcdonald.