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Bruce spent much of his youth either on boats or on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. He started writing at an early age and in his teens began combining his words to the music that he was composing on both the piano and the guitar. In his early 20's he set out on the road and spent a number of years traveling around the country writing songs and performing in any tavern or coffee house that would have him. The many out of the ordinary situations and characters that he encountered during those years give him an insight into life that few people possess. This unique combination of creativity and individualism is reflected in his songs which are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes ambiguous and sometimes charged with emotion. The one constant that they all share is Bruce's distinctive view of the world and the obvious fact that they were all written from the heart.

When the time came to settle down Bruce returned to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. He founded two companies, "BRM (Boat Rock'n Music) Records" and "Heeled-Over publishing." Out of the more than 160 copyrighted songs that he has written it was only natural that a number of them would be influenced by his love of boating in general, sailing in particular, and basically just being out on the water. His debut CD entitled, "Stinkpot & Rags," exemplifies both his love of the water and his skills as a singer/songwriter. Many others are discovering his talents as well and in 1998, Bruce and his crew were the featured performing act in welcoming the sailboats of the, "Whitbread ‘Round the World Sailboat Race," to Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor. He also provided the entertainment at a press release party which was held to announce the event. The party featured such dignitaries as the Governor of Maryland and The Mayor of Baltimore City, as well as a host of other elected officials, business leaders and media people from around the world. He has been featured on the WMAR morning news program, "Wake Up Baltimore," in the "Baltimore Sun," Newspaper and many other smaller publications. In that same year he also had small roles in the John Waters' film, "Pecker," and the critically acclaimed television show, "Homicide, Life On The Streets."

Although Bruce now spends much of his time promoting his recording he still sails the Chesapeake, finding inspiration for new songs in every cove and creek that he explores.

Since releasing his first CD, "Stinkpot & Rags," Bruce has expanded his cruising grounds and gained valuable off-shore experience. He has helped to deliver yachts from the Florida Keys to Martha's Vineyard and many points in between. He also served as the mate on a privately owned 70' yacht and, along with the owner/operator, visited ports up and down the Eastern Seaboard. These opportunities allowed Bruce to experience the kind of cruising that most only dream of, hone his boating and navigational skills, and also spread his music to others who appreciate the lifestyle and who might not have heard it otherwise. His CD's are now standard equipment on many boats that are cruising between the Caribbean Islands and New England.

More important than any of that is the fact that Bruce's off-shore passages provide him with inspiration for many new songs and ideas and that is clearly apparent on his latest release. Boat Logic is filled with images of being underway and cruising to distant destinations, trying to find not only new locations to visit but also exploring the never ending quest to find one's true self. Bruce continues to prove himself to be a prolific songwriter as well as a talented musician and he is constantly being inspired to write new songs. Bruce also continues to sail the Chesapeake Bay when time allows on his own boat, "Getting There," and welcomes anyone who sees him out there give him a hail.