Solo acoustic performer/songwriter. A fine guitarist with a unique voice, plus the warmth and charisma to create a wonderful evening of entertainment.
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Bruce Huss plays Chet Atkin's "Young Thing" at Hat Creek Concerts"
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Influences
"Every song I've heard my entire life. Songwriters are all music sponges...we soak up everything we can, and then try to squeeze out something that's brand new."
I'm sure I've been influenced by: Stephen Bennett, Brooks Williams, Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber, Preston Reed, Phil Keaggy, Leo Kottke, Jim Earp, Don Ross, Pete Hutlinger, Bill Mize, Michael Hedges, Bruce Cockburn, J.J. Cale, Lucinda Williams, James Taylor, Lucy Kaplansky, Mark Knopfller, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson, John Mayer, Steve Earle, The Beatles, Shawn Colvin....oh no, where do I stop?
Sounds Like
"Probably all the artist listed as influences. You just can't help picking up a bit of each of your musical idols. Hopefully you take all that and stir it up...then add that extra piece that's all you."
Here's what a reviewer said about similarities: "Traces of masters past leak in--there's a nod or two to Leo Kotke and Stephen Stills in the opening titular cut and a dash of Pierre Bensusan and Micheal Hedges here and there--but Huss maintains his unique and singular voice throughout." -Wichita City Paper
The first thing people say when they hear Bruce's music is: "Boy, can that guy play guitar." His two CDs are filled to the brim with meaty instrumentals and clever, feel-good and heart tugging songs, wrapped in his fresh, Kansas perspective.
His song,“Acoustical Romance” won a songwriting award at the Walnut Valley Music Festival in Winfield, and"My Father's Son", was a winner at the 2007 PrairieFest Music Festival. He's also been featured on the FolkAlley Alleycast, a podcast showcasing performers around the world.
His live shows are hard to categorize. He comfortably slides from folk to pop-rock, from blues to new-age, and from a classical sounding piece, to “almost country” and back again.
His first CD, View From the Top, and now his new CD, Patience, are all original and all impressive, especially for anyone who appreciates a good guitarist. Here are a few reviews:
Patience
“Acoustic guitar master Bruce Huss returns…" "...stunning, imaginative and unique"
"Got New Shoes hoots and hollers with speed and flare."
“Joscelyn’s Wedding glides across the air with graceful accuracy and emotional intelligence.”
"Traces of masters past leak in--there's a nod or two to Leo Kotke and Stephen Stills in the opening titular cut and a dash of Pierre Bensusan and Micheal Hedges here and there--but Huss maintains his unique and singular voice throughout." -Wichita City Paper
“When you listen to this CD, be ready to smile, tap your foot, and start thinking about how much music means to you.”
“Absolutely stunning. Sitting Ovation is probably my favorite track on the CD. I didn’t want this song to end.”
“…I knew he was good, but man, I wasn’t prepared for what my ears heard.”--KS Acoustic Arts Assoc.
"Patience has cool and soft, delicate moments, and a musical depth that sinks to the regions of your heart. It is brilliant." -Reactor Media
View From the Top
“Talents such as Bruce Huss don't just fall from walnut trees, and View From The Top finds the guitarist/vocalist in fine form…”.
“...the instrumental compositions here couldn't shine brighter or seep deeper into your soul — in fact Mahogany and Scruffbucket will leave you as breathless on the fifteenth listen as on the first.”
-F5 Magazine
“With cover art taken from a Colorado Mt. Top, he must have picked up some lightning in his fingers on the way up.”--KS Acoustic Arts Assoc.
His name will sound familiar to the locals. That's because he worked 13 years as an award winning news reporter/photographer at Wichita’s KSNW TV, where he crafted over 1,000 feature stories in a special segment called “Huss & Company.”
“I think writing a good news story is much like writing a good song, except the news had to be factual, and I can lie as much as I want to in a song,” joked Bruce.
You’ll hear a good number of guitar instrumentals in his shows, and while many are original, he’ll also throw in pieces by Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Kirtley, Stephen Bennett, Chet Atkins and Martin Taylor…sacred names in the acoustic guitar world.
Go see Bruce Huss perform, or buy a CD or singles from CDBaby or iTunes....and just enjoy.
Thanks so much for posting the video of you using the Harmony-G. Great tone and a great video too. Really enjoyed checking it out. Looking forward to the next installment!!
Looking at a used Bose L1 Model 2 sound system. Any musicians with experience with these? I'd rather hear it right from the mouth of someone who has gigged with one of these. My hands-on test ride was great...but I'd like to hear from you before I buy. Seems like it would be perfect for a solo acoustic act...what do you think?
Just dropped by for a listen......some really heartfelt soulful songs on here and some really lovely guitar playing and beautiful melodies. Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed listening.
Winfield was a blast again this year, Thanks for the postive feedback on my playing in the Fingerstyle Contest. Felt good about it and really enjoyed meeting all those fine players. Will talk at you this week.
Needing some re-fret work (and maybe a little more) on one of my guitars. Any Wichita, KS area acoustic guitar players who have had a good experience with a repair person here? EM Shorts is out....they won't work on it unless you bought it there.....or so they told me. Any info would be nice. The guy I've used before moved away.
Wichita's my hometown and I graduated from WSU in '92. Studied with Craig Owens and Loretta Zarnowski (among others) and played with a lot of really good musicians during that time. Next time I'm back in town I'll see if you've got a gig and come listen. I like your playing and songs.
Glad to have found you Bruce ~ great songs & great guitar!
I'm now listening to Patience as I type which sort of reminds me of Leo Kottke ~ I've an album of his called Burnt Lips which I've not listened to for years!
Wishing you all the best & thankyou very much for your friendship ~ Andrew ~ Essex, England
