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* BRUCELETTER / Volume 8 / Issue 1
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News and commentary from Ben Bruce: http://www.benbruce.com
Next Performance: April 20, 2010 9:00 PM
Send me e-mail: bruceletter@benbruce.com | Follow me on Twitter: @benbruce
“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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* LETTER FROM ME / "Disneyland! Yes!"
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Hey everybody,
I hope 2010 is treating you right so far! We had to take a break first thing and went to Disneyland for family vacation just after the first. What an amazing time!
The third Lone Microphone is on deck for tomorrow, Tuesday 1/19. I’m proud to say that we have Lincoln Barr from Red Jacket Mine participating, plus Tom Shaw (word on the street is, “he’s good!”). I’ll be playing a set and Pat Rosholt is hosting.
These are really fun — come have a great time! Remember to tip your bartender (Cleet).
Next month I have the busiest week I’ve ever had: a Lone Microphone on Tuesday, Feb. 9 (w/ Beau Borrero, Noah Walden and Whitney Monge), a solo show (w/ VERY SPECIAL GUEST Jenni Brown performing a short set with me) on Thursday, Feb. 11, and a solo show in Bellingham on Saturday, Feb. 13. Whoa! These are all going to be big so come on out!
I’ve been working on exercising more and eating better, and getting a hold on our finances. ! . Sounds like everyone’s resolutions! I do sense already that just giving attention to these has changed me. Good luck with any efforts you may be making, and remember to be gentle with yourself.
Happy New Year!
– Ben
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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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July 1, 2010 7:00 PM
Details: http://benbruce.com/shows/
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