Artist description The songs from the Family of Mine CD were written about, and for, family members (or for friends who have been part of my extended family). There is one exception - the song Dead End Road is purely autobiographical - at least it represented how I felt back in 1972 (when it was written). For the most part, the songs on the CD were written after 1997 (when the music muse returned). There are other family related songs (from the late 60s and early 70s), like Wandering Minstrels, which are not included on this CD. They are included on the CD release called Before. The songs from the Before CD were written and recorded prior to 1972. It was a different time, thats for sure, but I wanted to make some of the music I wrote back then available today. In the last few years, I've expanded my song writing in two ways --- putting music to poetry that others have written, or in the case of Buckaroozer, putting words to another persons music. This has been a creatively enriching process and Id recommend it to other artists. In todays world, it seems like everyone is a singer-songwriter with a CD and a web site. So, let me add to the mix and offer my singer-songwriter CDs to you. I hope you enjoy the music! Sincerely, Bruce

Music Style Acoustic Guitar/Piano, Folk-Rock, Pop

Musical Influences Billy Arnell, Jeff McDonald

Artist History Bruce Bressack has been writing and recording music since the early 60's. The family has been a source for many of his compositions --- from the song Canada (written about his cousin who left the U.S. during the Vietnam War), to the song Family of Mine (written about broken relationships), his songs attempt to capture the emotion and spirit that resonates within all of our families (for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, until, well, you know the rest).

Instruments Guitar, Piano

Albums Family of Mine, Before

Location Salem, NH - USA

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