Rather than influences, I am more "inspired by":
The Jam. Paul Weller. The Chords. Ocean Colour Scene. The Christians. The Undertones. 79 Mod Revival Scene. U2. Big Country. Squeeze. Kieran Halpin. B52's. Ska. The Coral.The Clash. Elvis Costello. Ash. Badly Drawn Boy. Strangles. Oasis. Blur. Billy Bragg. The Smiths. Lightening Seeds. Northern Soul. Icicle Works. The La's and Cast.
I like "good" songs from good writers. Even now, I remain very much a "student" of music, as I am always learning, always developing,always growing and always changing.
Acoustic Power pop, a bit Lightening Seeds, a bit House martins... I don't know....one band criticised me of "talk singing"! Another said, "all you do is write is catchy tunes!!" Others say I sound “like a "real Brit” (at least I think they said Brit!) There’s no plans, no set style, no format - I just make it up as I going along…so, you'll have to make up your own minds!
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Many years ago, Bruno used to front REACTION.
Reaction was a four-piece Mod/Powerpop band from Burton on Trent.
Although, never signed, they did get to support some great bands – Including THE JAM, SECRET AFFAIR, PURPLE HEARTS, FUN BOY THREE, DOLLY MIXTURES, THE QUESTIONS, BANANARAMA+ loads of others.
More recently he has been seen performing on BBC TV, Central ITV and also heard on National & local Radio stations with a song called Forever England.
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Bruno's solo music now, can best be described as - "ACOUSTIC POWERPOP".
Although, happier song writing more than performing - with 40 gigs under his belt since Sept 2007, Bruno has become increasing in demand and by the end of 2008 will have supported excellent acts including:
IAN McNABB (ex Icicle Works), KIERAN HALPIN, 3 DAFT MONKEYS, THE JAM DRC, THE STEVE GIBBONS BAND, ACOUSTIC WHO, THE TREVOR BURTON BAND, NEVILLE STAPLE (ex The Specials and Fun Boy Three) and DR FEELGOOD.
Greetings and Salutations from SKINT! Hope you're all doing well! We're currently building a database of bands and the like. So if you want to play at some point or know someone who does, then send us an email / message with your contact phone number and name and we'll get back to you. Plenty of Thursday slots and a few Saturday ones left :) spread the word! Peace Skint x
I'm playing Worcester's Marr's Bar with my full band on 24th October and Hereford's Jailhouse on the 12th, would be great to see you at the show! Sam xx
Very impressive Mr B! One of my most favourite bands ever are the Blockheads and I'll tell you you'll really enjoy the ride!
Thanks for the comments (Re: Mount Pleasant 26/09/08). I must confess I was really enjoying things. Mind you it was hard work with H5 in the "front row". They know all the slip-ups and were smirking their faces off when one occurred (LoL)!
I am really impressed on how this year has panned out for you my friend. Truly quite amazing! It just goes to show how a good attitude and a gracious manner can yield results in the end. And good song writing skills of course! My best wishes for further success!
