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Next Performance: April 20, 2010 9:00 PM
Send me e-mail: bruceletter@benbruce.com
“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.” — Dennis Cook, Jambase.com
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* CONTENTS
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LETTER FROM ME / “The Lone Microphone and the Doe Bay Getaway“
RECENT COMMENTARY / “Maybe Blessings Fall”
NEXT PERFORMANCE / April 20, 2010 9:00 PM
MORE / Upcoming Dates / Privacy
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* LETTER FROM ME / “The Lone Microphone and the Doe Bay Getaway“
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Hey everybody,
I love autumn. It’s my favorite season. We had a great Halloween trick or treating with my son, the ghost1 and on Sunday we went to Camp Long, an amazing hidden valley over in West Seattle2.
It was a perfect fall day — the sun was shining, the forest was aglow and the walk was just the right length. The company couldn’t have been sweeter. And I realized it’s time to grow my beard again.
I’m very, very excited about two upcoming events:
The Lone Microphone
A singer/songwriter battle to the death! Three singer/songwriters enter, one leaves with the prize! Mayhem and mystery ensue! Nov. 10 @ 9pm.
Watch out! In addition to my set, one of Seattle’s great singer/songwriters AND guitarists, master of the slow burn, Josh Clauson has a set to break your heart. Oh, and have I mentioned that RL Heyer — Seattle’s best rock guitarist — is performing as well? If you haven’t had a chance to hear this man live, he’s about to blow your mind.
http://www.myspace.com/rlheyer
http://stokedsiren.com/artists/josh-clauson
More info: http://www.benbruce.com/the-lone-microphone
The Doe Bay Getaway
The second is my first ever trip to Orcas Island and the lovely Doe Bay Resort. I’ll be playing Friday, Nov. 20 @ 7:30 pm.
Anyone who wants a relaxing getaway to Orcas Island, now is your chance — get 25% off your stay (with the “Ben Bruce Discount”) and 25% off in the Cafe for the weekend. Amazing! Let’s all go relax in the hot tubs (clothing optional)!
Check out Doe Bay: http://www.doebay.com
I hope to see you on Tuesday!
– Ben1 He was very specific about it. My wife offered to make him a complicated ghost outfit and he said, “No. It’s a white sheet, with two holes for eyes, and two holes for arms.”
2 We want to hold a festival there. It’s perfect.
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* RECENT COMMENTARY / “Maybe Blessings Fall”
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I love voting by mail!
Has anyone else noticed that Pizza Hut is literally name-your-price? You: “I have a coupon for $9.99 for a 3-topping pizza.” Them: “OK.”
Maybe blessings fall, like heat rises.
Do felines have canines?
Follow me on Twitter: @benbruce
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* NEXT PERFORMANCE / April 20, 2010 9:00 PM
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Lone Microphone: 3 Performers Enter, One Leaves (With the Prize) - Martini Heaven
88 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (United States)
http://marcusmartiniheaven.com/
Ages: 21+
Price : 0.00
Additional Information: The Lone Microphone is an event series that brings together audiences that appreciate intimate and emotional performances with high-caliber solo performers. Three artists battle to the death, or the prize, whichever comes first. More on the Lone Microphone:http://www.benbruce.com/the-lone-microphone
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* MORE UPCOMING DATES
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First Thursday - Marcus' Martini Heaven
88 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (United States)
http://marcusmartiniheaven.com/
Price : 0.0
Details and the full list of shows: http://benbruce.com/shows/
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* MORE: Privacy Policy / Subscription Info
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