Bruce McKinney
Bruce McKinney
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Sing Me
Sing Me
Enjoy this Acoustic track.
SoundClick artist Bruce McKinney presents "Sing Me", an outstanding release in the Acoustic genre. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The kind of acoustic track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end Bruce McKinney continues to build an Acoustic catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists. This track is available as free download.
Smitten (Crushed)
Smitten (Crushed)
Adults never have silly crushes. I wrote this prayer.
Independent artist Bruce McKinney drops "Smitten (Crushed)", an Acoustic track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The kind of acoustic cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. Need a beat for your next project? "Smitten (Crushed)" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
Pit Mine Blues
Pit Mine Blues
I live in a community that has several large pit mines. We also have the blues here. This song is about that.
"Pit Mine Blues" by Bruce McKinney is an Acoustic production available on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. A solid entry in the acoustic space, crafted with care and intention. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Acoustic General chart, peaking at #6. Stream "Pit Mine Blues" and explore more from Bruce McKinney on SoundClick. Get this track as a free download.
Stomp On My Heart
Stomp On My Heart
Heartaches and suffrin' just make me strong
SoundClick artist Bruce McKinney presents "Stomp On My Heart", an outstanding release in the Alternative Country genre. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. The kind of alternative country track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "Stomp On My Heart" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Alternative Country chart. Bruce McKinney is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Alternative Country music directly to fans worldwide. Free MP3 download available for this track on SoundClick.
Worth The Trouble
Worth The Trouble
I'm worth the trouble, don't give up too soon.
"Worth The Trouble" is an Acoustic Folk track by Bruce McKinney on SoundClick. The track showcases Bruce McKinney's instinct for crafting memorable music. For fans of acoustic folk, this one is worth the listen. Get this acoustic folk track with a royalty-free Creative Commons license — only available on SoundClick.
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Sift one cup folk, one cup R&B, one cup blues, one tablespoon jazz. Mix in spirit of Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, and Greg Brown. Add to taste: dry humor, faith against odds, bloody heartbreak. Bake 5o-some years in hard knocks oven. Add spark of Goddess. Serve with acoustic guitar and baritone vocals.
Band/artist history
At the tender age of 48 I got a message from a higher power telling me to sing. I've played guitar for 35 years, but I believed I couldn't sing a note. But this wasn't the kind of message you couldn't refuse, so I started singing. It turns out I can sing, especially if I use my natural baritone instead of trying to imitate Neil Young. A year later I started writing songs, and I've been turning them out ever since.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Occasionally I play gigs in Southwest New Mexico.
Your musical influences
I'd like to sing like Johnny Cash, Greg Brown, and Leonard Cohen. I'd like to write songs like Brown, Cohen, and Bob Dylan. I'd like to play guitar like Neil Young (acoustic version) and Willie Nelson. But it's not going to happen. So I just do what I can with what I've got.
What equipment do you use?
I frequently play baritone guitar. I have two--an Alvarez Yairi and a Soare's Electric hollow body. Sometimes I tune down to B and sometimes even farther down to A. For regular tuning I play a Van Linge acoustic, made by local luthier Scott Van Linge. I also play a banjo guitar and a classical guitar on occasion. I'm learning to play bass. I enjoy playing percussion--various hand drums and a drum set.
Silver City, NM
USA
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101710
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