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Bruce Huss Guitarist-Singer/Songwriter..

What they say about Bruce's CDs and performances:
"Stunning, imaginative and unique"
"Just brilliant!"
"...will leave you as breathless on the fifteenth listen as the first."

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Released: Jan 1, 2007
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  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

    Location WICHITA, Kansas, US

    Profile Views: 57085

    Last Login: 5/11/2013

    Member Since 2/10/2007

    Website http://www.myspace.com/brucehuss

    Record Label Lancelot Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .................. .. ..Six New Live Video Clips at: .. ..Live at The Back Room..... ..More Video Clips at: http://www.youtube.com/bhuss1.. .. This song was a Father's Day gift for my father, O. W. Huss who passed away just before Christmas. He wanted the song included in his memorial service....so we made this video. Watch it...then go call your father and tell him how you feel. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .."Who is that guy?".. ..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... ***********.. Bruce uses: .. ..John Pearse Strings.., ..K & K Pickups and Preamps.. .. and .. ..G7th Capos...... ....Artist of the Month (March) for K&K Sound. Read about it here: ..K&K Artist of the Month.." ..
  • Members

    ..Guitarist–Singer/Songwriter.. Solo acoustic performer/songwriter. A fine guitarist with a unique voice, plus the warmth and charisma to create a wonderful evening of entertainment... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....These are links for listening to, or purchasing Bruce's CDs and MP3s on CDBaby....easy, worry-free CD purchases:.... .......... .... .......... .... ....Here's a link to Bruce Huss CDs and singles on iTunes:.... ...... .. .. Here's my Twitter: ..http://twitter.com/brucehuss.. .. .. .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..................
  • 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 ..

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  • Bruce Huss

    This Sat. March 16, I'm at Mike's Wine Dive, 4714 E Douglas in Wichita.  Bring friends, or I'll loan you some.

    2 months ago
  • Bruce Huss

     Looking forward to performing at the Alfresco Gala party at Wichita's Botanica Gardens on Fri., 10/5.  

    7 months ago
  • Bruce Huss

     Another seriously hot summer here in Kansas and the patio gigs are pretty steamy until the sun has been down for awhile.  It's been a very interesting summer, so far with a wide variety of new places to play.  Having a blast making music....and that's enough for me.

    10 months ago
  • Bruce Huss

     18 gigs on the calendar right now (mid April 2012) and five more waiting to be confirmed.  That's a lot for me, because I'm a business owner and just don't have time to "chase gigs" all the time.  I've got offers coming out my ears that I can't even schedule..  What I want to know is....What changed all of a sudden?....ha,ha.  I'm glad....but confused.

    1 year ago
  • Bruce Huss

     Three down and one to go.  10 hours of performing in three days....and six more hours tomorrow.  Can't believe my voice and hands are holding up as well as they are.  By far the most I've ever performed in such a short time....but I do like the $$$,

    1 year ago
  • Bruce Huss

     Four gigs in four days next week (11/2 thru 11/5/2011) and a total of 16 hours of  playing.  A record for me.  Hope my hands hold up.  

    1 year ago
  • G7th Capos

    Ladies and Gents,

    We have been nominated for best capo in the Acoustic Guitar Magazine - The Players Choice Awards!!!!
    The deadline of April 15th is fast approaching - just 2 days left.

    If you love your G7th Capo and haven’t voted for us yet - now is your chance :) We would really, really appreciate it!

    http://www.gearshowcase.acousticguitar.com/2011-Ballots

    Thank you!

    Nick
    G7th The Capo Company

    2 years ago
  • Vince Serrioz

    Happy New Year Bruce!

    2 years ago
  • Ava Manson

    just droping by to say HI! whats up!

    3 years ago
  • Bruce Huss

    Looking for more bookings. Private Parties, weddings, clubs, restaurants. Specializing in upscale parties and corporate events. From beautiful background instrumentals to full, rowdy shows....I'm your acoustic entertainment guy.


    3 years ago
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Bio

Bio:

Six live-performance videos at: Live at The Back Room.

More Video Clips at: http://www.youtube.com/bhuss1

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"Who is that guy?"

The first thing people say when they hear Bruce's music is: "Boy, can that guy play guitar." His three 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 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.

***********

Bruce uses: John Pearse Strings, K & K Pickups and Preamps and G7th Capos

Artist of the Month (March) for K&K Sound. Read about it here: K&K Artist of the Month"

Member Since:

February 10, 2007

Members:

Guitarist–Singer/Songwriter

Solo acoustic performer/songwriter. A fine guitarist with a unique voice, plus the warmth and charisma to create a wonderful evening of entertainment...

*************

Here's a link for Bruce's music on itunes: Patience - Bruce Huss

************

These are links for listening to, or purchasing Bruce's CDs and MP3s on CDBaby....easy, worry-free CD purchases:

BRUCE HUSS: Patience

BRUCE HUSS: View From the Top

Bruce Huss | Create Your Badge

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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, 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

Record Label:

Lancelot Music
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