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Bruce Marshall - singer, songwriter, plays dobro, electric and acoustic guitars. His infectious energy on stage sets the
tone, while his charisma is felt by the audience at every live show. Bruce favors a melodic style of acoustic and electric
lead guitar rarely heard today, and also played on his beautiful trademark silver steel body dobro. Bruce Marshall has been writing and recording his original songs for 37 years. He started playing guitar when he was 13 years old in 1967.
His band, The Bruce Marshall Group, was formed in 1991 and has been recording, delighting crowds and getting rave reviews. Bruce was on the road for most of the 1980's with "Bruce Marshall and the Clue", a very popular Boston based band. In the early 1990's, Bruce formed an acoustic duo with his old friend and Blues Harp Legend James Montgomery calling themselves "Montgomery and Marshall". Together they released two live CD’s. In April 2010 their duo performed in Maine, and were joined by a special guest Jonathan Edwards. At live shows the Bruce Marshall Group treat their dancing and listening fans to a soaring ride as the band rips through Bruce's large collection of original material, as well as playing familiar cover tunes, this variety truly sets his band apart. The band loves to mix it up, whether it’s pulling off exciting jams that build with dynamics and layering, or playing the concise arrangements of their songs, slipping seamlessly through Blues, Rhythm and Blues (R&B), Country and Southern Rock Boogie. The Bruce Marshall Group has performed with "The Beach Boys" five times, including a 4th of July show at Otis Air Force Base that drew over 70,000 people (one of the largest concerts ever held in Cape Cod), and at Holman Stadium in Nashua, NH. It was also a kickoff for the National Guard's 200th anniversary. The Bruce Marshall Group performed at the 2010 Boston Marathon Finish Line Festival, doing an all-day Live Radio Broadcast on WZLX FM, Boston's Classic Rock Station. This new free annual festival is held at The Shops at Prudential Center’s Boylston Street Plaza. The band was a smash hit and have already been invited back to perform again in 2011 !!! The Bruce Marshall Group consists of Bruce Marshall and: Dave Cournoyer - guitarist and singer, he joined the group in 1995. Formerly with The Shittons, The Vex, and The Rubies. Dave has earned a reputation for coaxing seemingly impossible sounds from his electric guitar. Totally at ease with over the top solos or sweet subtle lines, he builds his solos from a whisper to a scream. He has a gift for creating just the right parts for the original material. Dave is the group’s "secret weapon". He’s taken his slide guitar work to another level. Andrew Renaultr - provides the rock steady rhythm on bass. He has the rare ability to play with restraint and understatement while driving the band. A consummate professional, he creates the perfect bass lines for the original songs, totally at ease with swing, shuffles, he truly enjoys playing music and conveys that on stage. Pete Premo - has been playing drums for over 30 years. He began studying the rudiments and reading music at the age of 10 and began formal classical percussion training at 15. At age 19 he attended Berklee College of Music where he majored in Percussion and Audio Recording. He also earned a Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering. Pete has vast experience playing a wide variety of musical genres from jazz, to classical, to blues and rock. Some of his prior gigs were with Tornado Alley, The Blind Tiger Swing Posse, The Cliph Band, Affirmation, Blues Food, Chet Williamson, and Big Town Blues. John Donahoe - adds color and texture to the group on tenor sax, fiddle, and mandolin. John joined the group in 1999, formerly with The Cliph Band. His supporting lines and blistering solos are a major part of the excitement of the live show and helps define the group’s unique sound. His sax work really sells the blues/r&b material and fiddle is great in the country/blues numbers. Watch the crowd’s reaction as he lays down one of his smokin’ sax solos and then picks up the fiddle and proceeds to blow the roof off the joint! The mandolin is a nice touch and meshes beautifully with guitar and Dobro. John also sings backup vocals. Plus other special guest musicians. Bruce Marshall has shared the stage with; James Montgomery, B.B. King, James Brown, Marshall Tucker, Bo Diddley, Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rick Danko, George Thorogood, Charlie Daniels, Joe Cocker, Boz Scaggs, Jethro Tull, The Turtles, David Bromberg, Lenny Kaye, Grand Funk Railroad, The Outlaws, The Band, Gary US Bonds, Savoy Brown, The Doobie Brothers, J. Geils, Danny Klein and Full House, John Hiatt, Steve Forbert, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, The Blue Man Group, Brain Auger, Jonathan Edwards, Dennis DeYoung (STYX), Shaboo All-Stars, Chicago, Toy Caldwell, Foghat, Extreme, Molly Hatchet, Toy Caldwell, Extreme, Molly Hatchet, Paul Hornsby, K.D. Bell, Sweet Roy Jones, Steven Perry (Journey), Denny Breau, Stu Kimball, Peter Hackel, Marty Stuart, Joe Pet, Chris Hicks, Peter Bell, Sal Detroia, Warren Zevon, Hirsh Gardner, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Johnny A, Beaver Brown, Doug Bell and Bellevue Cadillac, G.E. Smith, Eddie Money, Commander Cody, Jeffrey Gaines, Hot Tuna, Ginger Baker (Cream & Blind Faith), Orleans, Pousette-Dart Band, Greg Allman (Allman Brothers), Blood, Sweet and Tears, Dan Fogelberg, Edgar Winter, The Stompers, Todd Rundgren, The B-52's, Lenny Loggins, Matt Guitar Murphy, Livingston Taylor, Peter Wolf (J. Geils Band), Ronnie Earl, J. Geils Bluestime, Mark Farner (Grandfunk Railroad), Patty Larkin, Justin Hayward & Moody Blues, and many more... Bruce has recorded the vocals for two "WB Mason" TV commercials. They have been broadcast for 3 years in a row on a TV program called "Extra Innings" which airs after Boston Red Sox games. Bruce’s song "Kalispell" was used in the movie, "Dan Eagan's Wide World of Skiing", and broadcast nationally. Bruce’s song "If Dreams Were Money" was released on Michael Allman's 2009 debut CD titled "Hard Labor Creek". Michael Allman is a singer and the oldest child of Gregg Allman (The Allman Brothers). Bruce is available for select live shows with Lisa Marie, Peter Bell, Alan Goodrich, Matt Woodburn, Cheryl Arena, John Donahoe, KD Bell, Andrew Clark, Joel Cage, Denny Breau, John Vanderpool, Sally Marshall, Kit Kraysha, Mark Pollock, Doug Bell and Bellevue Cadillac, Marty Beecy, Brit Sawdon, Gerry Beaudoin, a duo with Dave Cournoyer and an all star blues revue featuring James Montgomery and his band. Bruce has worked with music producers; Jim Dickinson (Radiators, Toy Caldwell), Paul Hornsby (Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker), Sal Detroia (Guitarist with Billy Joel), and Bill Smith (Pousette-Dart). "The Bruce Marshall Show" ~ This is a Music Only Open Mic Reality Show that airs on Public TV and as streaming video over the Internet, and soon to be seen on National TV. The episodes are shot on location at the Main Street Market & Cafe, 42 Main Street, Concord, Massachusetts. It is the Brainchild of Producer Alfred Nesser, Founder of the Harmony Hill Performing Arts Foundation. This NEW Music Reality Show has enjoyed unrivaled success throughout the Northeast and the world. It features Bruce Marshall, reputed by many to be the Best Open Mic Host in the Northeast, along with many other famous attractions. The show has attracted overflow crowds to Concord, the historic "Birthplace of American Freedom". In their first year of operation this open mic has brought in over $186,000.00 to Concord's community businesses, and presently sees no end in sight. "The Bruce Marshall Show ~ Episode 1 ~ First Takes" by Alfred Nesser, sample streaming video here: http://vimeo.com/11383529 Bruce Marshall's discography includes these 17 releases:
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