What is your name?
Bruce Sudano
What is your genre of music?
Singer/songwriter that touches folks, blues, soul and country
Give us a little bio about you for those new to your music.
Have a history as a songwriter for Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Jermaine and Michael Jackson, Robert Palmer plus movies and TV.
What made you go into music?
It was an inner calling from the time I was a child.
You are set to release your brand new album ‘Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies’, tell us more about the album and the meaning behind it.
It’s meant to be a safe place to ponder complex realities of behavior and the emotional landscape around the passing of time.
Describe each track in two words.
Better Than This – Beautiful Life
Make The World Go Away – Emotional Prayer
Two Bleeding Hearts (with Valerie Simpson) – Forgive Me
Cardboard World – Sacrificial Art
How’d You Get Here – Analyzing Time
Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies – Renegade Blues
Navigating the Unforeseen – Blind Faith
Under The Gun – Gun Control
What was the writing and recording process like?
I wrote the songs last year in Milan, and recorded my guitar, vocals, and some synth parts there. Then I sent the files to Ken Lewis in Ohio and we built the tracks up from there using mostly musicians from New York.
Who did you work with on the album?
The majority of the album was produced by Ken Lewis, except for Two Bleeding Hearts, which was coproduced by Ken and Randy Ray Mitchell, who also produced the song Under the Gun.
Are we expected to see a music video from the album and if so, what can we expect from it?
I’ve already done videos for three of the songs on the album but with the release of the album on March 1, where excited to show off this new video for the title track, TALKIN’ UGLY TRUTH TELLIN’ PRETTY LIES.
Do you have any live shows coming up?
Shows in Italy in March, On The Blue Cruise & 2 Dates in Florida supporting The Zombies in early April, Nashville w/ Johnnyswim end of April
Let us know where we can get tickets if so.
www.brucesudano.com/tour
What else can we expect in 2024?
Lots of live performances
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
Follow the lead of you inner spirit
When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget?
My guitar, a peaceful heart, a focused mind, a warm smile, and the lyrics to the songs.
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
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TikTok
