benbruce.com 2024-11-22T08:39:57-08:00 Ben https://www.benbruce.com "No Other Time" Album Art Ben https://www.benbruce.com/no-other-time-album-art/ 2024-11-21T21:44:00-08:00 I ordered vinyl records. The same company that was all about CDs ten years ago when I used their services, is now entirely about vinyl. You can add on 100 CDs for like ten bucks. It's interesting though because the company started in 1946 making vinyl records. So they've come full circle!

Anyways without further ado, here is the album art for "No Other Time":

The album art for
"No Other Time" album art

We went with the black and white theme of each of my earlier albums; this image is by Nate Bogopolsky. 

]]> So this is fun... Ben https://www.benbruce.com/so-this-is-fun/ 2024-11-21T21:27:03-08:00 “One Blue Sky” was briefly reviewed by Roadie Music and put on their Spotify playlist. They said this first single off my upcoming album “features energetic rock, with highlights including its upbeat arrangement and great verses.” : )

]]> Oct 5, 2024 @ Sanctuary Series Ben https://www.benbruce.com/oct-5-2024-sanctuary-series/ 2024-09-27T16:55:15-07:00 I'm lucky enough to play this all-acoustic room once more. I'll be playing a mix of songs from my upcoming new record (yes, it's all happening!) plus some earlier songs and a cover or two, with no cables, no microphone, no amplifier... just me and my guitar!

Details: 

Sanctuary Series Oct 5 @ Epiphany Chapel
Sanctuary Series Oct 5 @ Epiphany Chapel 
]]> New Album Underway Ben https://www.benbruce.com/new-album-underway/ 2024-05-16T16:30:22-07:00 I'm excited to report that there's a new album underway. I'm collaborating again with the amazing RL Heyer -- we recorded "Ben Bruce" together in 2014 and it was one of the great honors of my life. 

]]> I'm excited to report that there's a new album underway. I'm collaborating again with the amazing RL Heyer -- we recorded "Ben Bruce" together in 2014 and it was one of the great honors of my life. 

I went to the woods last weekend and I sat in the sun and pondered things. My purpose was to think about this album. More on that later! 

We met this week to settle on the list of songs, and began pre-production. There is a ton of work to do:

  • Finish pre-production. Build arrangements, record some demos and practice, practice, practice
  • We have time at a local studio booked in July
  • Post-production. Edits, plus some additional recording
  • Mixing and mastering
  • Distribution
  • And then it's on to other fun stuff like the album release party, radio promotion and a worldwide tour!

I'm excited!

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]]> Reminder: Sanctuary Series Tonight Ben https://www.benbruce.com/reminder-sanctuary-series-tonight/ 2024-05-04T18:25:51-07:00 Hey everybody! Just a quick reminder about the first ever Sanctuary Series, tonight at 8pm (doors at 7pm). Details are here: More details are here: https://www.benbruce.com/may-4-2024-sanctuary-series/. I hope you are all keeping well! - ben

]]> May 4, 2024 @ Sanctuary Series Ben https://www.benbruce.com/may-4-2024-sanctuary-series/ 2024-04-25T14:36:39-07:00 I'm honored to be playing at the first ever Sanctuary Series, a new event in a beautiful space designed to provide a safe space for local music to flourish. This will be a special performance in a sacred place.

Details:

Sanctuary Series at Epiphany Chapel May 4, 2024
Sanctuary Series at Epiphany Chapel May 4, 2024

]]> Ben Bruce at Sanctuary Series Sat May 4 at 7:30pm Ben https://www.benbruce.com/ben-bruce-at-sanctuary-series-sat-may-4-at-730pm/ 2024-04-25T14:18:17-07:00 I’m honored to be playing at the first ever Sanctuary Series, a new event in a beautiful space designed to provide a safe space for local music to flourish. This will be a special performance in a sacred place. More details are here: https://www.benbruce.com/may-4-2024-sanctuary-series/.

]]> I’m honored to be playing at the first ever Sanctuary Series, a new event in a beautiful space designed to provide a safe space for local music to flourish. This will be a special performance in a sacred place. More details are here: https://www.benbruce.com/may-4-2024-sanctuary-series/.

I’m playing a bunch of new songs that I’m gearing up to record this summer; plus some old favorites. My mom is here visiting so she’ll be there as well. And the wonderful Billy Rosewarne is also playing, it will be a treat to see him perform set.

May the fourth be with you!

  • ben
Sanctuary Series at Epiphany Chapel May 4, 2024
Sanctuary Series at Epiphany Chapel May 4, 2024
]]> Ben Bruce at Soulfood Coffeehouse Friday at 6pm Ben https://www.benbruce.com/ben-bruce-at-soulfood-coffeehouse-friday-at-6pm/ 2023-10-19T22:18:01-07:00 Hey everybody, just a reminder I'll be playing a short set tonight at the Soulfood Coffeehouse in Redmond at 6pm. More details are here: https://www.benbruce.com/oct-20-2023-soulfood-coffeehouse/. See you tonight, I'm excited to play some songs!

]]> Oct 20, 2023 @ Soulfood Coffeehouse Ben https://www.benbruce.com/oct-20-2023-soulfood-coffeehouse/ 2023-08-31T22:11:31-07:00 I’ve been looking for a great space to play and came across this cool organization. They have regular nights at a few cool places around the region, including Soulfood Coffeehouse in Redmond, where they bring together 2 or 3 local songwriters to play a set. Just what I’m after!

I’ve got 25 minutes, enough time to play 5-6 songs. I’ve got some new material and will also play a few older cuts as well. I’m excited to share my music!

Details:

]]> Big Tooth Single Ben https://www.benbruce.com/big-tooth-single/ 2023-01-10T15:50:49-08:00 My friend and collaborator on my cleverly self-titled album released a new single today with his band, Big Tooth (https://youtu.be/juwKSZcFyAU). It’s an eclectic mix (like the band) but it all holds together in a positive, uplifting whole – something I needed to hear today. Check out the great video on Youtube.

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