About
Ben Bruce is a singer/songwriter playing what he terms “thinking rock,” on an old, beat down acoustic guitar. His music is alternately raucous, restrained and rare, but always raw.
“His tender, nicely composed songs recalled John Denver and particularly Assembly of Dust’s Reid Genauer, who Bruce strongly resembled in both voice and all-out-there-on-the-stage delivery. Telling stories about faces in the fire with blinding insight and singing simple songs full of tender vibrations, Bruce showed himself a tunesmith to keep an eye on” — Jambase.com
Ben is working on an album of new material with RL Heyer from Flowmotion and the RL Heyer Trio — hear some early demos versions here.
Currently residing in Seattle, WA, where he relocated in the Spring of 2004, Ben has lived in Connecticut, Baltimore, Boulder, Austin and New York, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States. In New York City, he was a frequent player at such clubs as CBGBs [RIP], the Continental Club, Acme Underground, and Arlene’s Grocery. He has played at many great clubs in and around Seattle including Marcus’ Martini Heaven [RIP], the Owl N’ Thistle, and the Tractor Tavern, and has been honored to perform at the Bite of Seattle (2010) and the Summer Meltdown (2009 and 2010).
His first album, "Sylvanus" was released in 2004. Filled with songs as light and joyful as "Jubilee" and as dark as "Self-Medicate", nevertheless there is a style and a substance that makes each song uniquely his.
Ben’s music often reflects the belief that there is “more out there,” and another: that music has the ability to change the world for the better. There is a sense of urgency as well, because, as he says, “Without change, we are lost.”
