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Posted by si on Dec 7, 2013

Sunflower Kat!

A number of you have some huge artistic talent… with singing, music, a paintbrush or a camera. Over the years, our friend “Sunflower” Kat Fisher has shared her gift for photography with Bruuuce.com, and we thought it was about time we showcased some of it here! Have a look through some of Kat’s albums over the last several years… Thanks, Kat! ...

Posted by si on Nov 30, 2013

Factory Girl – the song that doesn’t exist!

If you’re here already, you probably already know of Bruce and the band’s gift for improvisation. Playing “music in the moment”, whether that be an impromptu guitar solo, a new lyric or a spur-of-the-moment, reinvented bridge. In August 1996, in Hampton Beach’s Casino in New Hampshire, Bruce took that to a whole new level. Based on a called-out request for a song that...

Posted by si on Nov 29, 2013

Amazon Cyber Monday @ Bruuuce.com!

We are now into Amazon’s speciality… Cyber Monday! the last day of deals, where a small percentage of your purchases goes towards Bruuuce.com. You’ve seen the fights in the stores on TV, even shoppers with cattle prods zapping their rivals for a deal… So, why not do your shopping at home?! Amazon are doing their bit, and presenting some pretty amazing deals today. The extra bonus...

Posted by si on Nov 24, 2013

20 days of Bruce

Coming to a computer screen near you in 2014… a major project which we think you’ll enjoy! You’ll need to stay tuned for further details… this is a new venture which marks a major landmark Bruce’s career. From what era? In what format? How can you get involved? You’ll find out soon!

Posted by si on Nov 3, 2013

Bruce Encounters

Our friend David put forward a great suggestion… Bruce Encounters! We think some of you would have interesting, funny or unusual stories of meetings with Bruce over the years. Would you care to share any with the Bruuuce.com community? If so, please contact Si or post in the comments below. We’ll publish them here!

Posted by si on Oct 7, 2013

On the road with Ricky Skaggs

Bruce is back out on the road with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder – you can see all upcoming dates on the tour page. These dates coincide with the recent Cluck Ol’ Ken release, featuring live performances from the same collaboration in 2008. We have more details on the Cluck Ol’ Hen page, where you can vote for your favourite track, leave your thoughts or buy the record. To celebrate...

Posted by si on Sep 18, 2013

Wilmington, NC – August 2 2013

Several of our Board members took the trip to Wilmington, NC for this show in early August. They were joined by Rick Carlisle, Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks, for a turn on Defenders of the Flag. Cluck Ol’ Hen is from the new record with Ricky Skaggs. This time we’re giving you all the songs in one go, so grab them all and enjoy! Credit to Frank Sulloway for this tremendous recording on...

Posted by si on Aug 22, 2013

Marian McPartland obituary

Bruce was interviewed by the lovely Marian McPartland in 2005, when she was aged 87. She’d been at the piano every day for 84 years, and kept up with Bruce beautifully! Marian passed away this past Tuesday at the age of 95. The interview was released on CD, and Bruce gives extensive commentary on several songs, playing King of the Hill, Sneaking Up on Boo Radley and The Way It Is. Marian herself...