Brulen (Bruce Bierman, also known as 'Bru') was young self-taught poly instrumentalist mentored by the great John Lennon beginning when he was just seventeen.
Brulen sings, plays piano, and bass, rhythm and lead guitars as well as being a Lennon-trained and autodidactic songwriter.
Brulen also writes and plays the production parts --- including strings, horns and orchestral arrangements. Brulen produces all his recordings.
Also, as a former sound engineer, Brulen records, mixes and masters everything you hear... except for featured guests as seen in the credits.
Ross Valory, co-founder and former bass player for the music group Journey performed on some of BRULEN's tracks.
The prolific bass parts of Valory can be heard on the songs "Valentine", "What Am I To Do", "Love Is Near", and "Shame On You!"
Magnificent drumming by Prairie along with Ross Valory on bass on BRULEN songs "Love Is Near" and "Shame On You!"
Prince is a member of The Tubes and was a founding member of Journey along with Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie.
He worked with Chris Isaak, Todd Rundgren, Brian Eno, David Byrne, XTC, Tom Waits, Paul Kantner, George Harrison, Dick Dale, Glenn Frey, Richard Marx, Bill Spooner, Neil Hamburger, John Fogerty, Nicky Hopkins, Tommy Bolin, Phil Lesh, John Ferenzik, Singer at Large Johnny J. Blair, and former Tubes and Grateful Dead keyboardist Vince Welnick.
Eric Levy is the keyboardist for the band Night Ranger.
His magnificent keyboard and synth playing can be heard on BRULEN songs "Shame On You" and "Love Is Near", along with Ross Valory and Prairie Prince.
Joe is a multi-faceted studio musician guitarist, drummer is the drummer and producer known for his work on Pink Floyd "The Wall", Jersey Boys, Charo, film work, and many others lucky enough to be blessed with his talent!
Joe performs scintillating guitar on five BRULEN tracks including: "We Are All The Same", "Little Bird", Love In A Dream", "Shame On You", and "Love Is Near".
In memoriam, Jeremy passed away on December 14, 2021 from stage 4 lung cancer. Everyone loved him.
Jeremy had earned a doctorate in music.
He taught and performed, and played both classical guitar and popular music. Jeremy had played in major venues across the USA.
His smooth slide guitar playing can be heard on BRULEN song "The Ballad Of John", plus other rock solid guitar work on "True Blue", along with Joe DiBlasi.
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"Valentine," "What Am I To Do?," "Betsey Banker,"
"Ninety-Seven Point Three"
Produced by Brulen and Moira Marquis
Midi: Randy Mead
"I Know You," "Kings Horses," "Can You Hear Me?"
Produced by Brulen and Mark Needham
Engineered and Mixed by
Mark Needham and Brulen
Midi: Rick Knoch
“Greasy Boogie Woogie”
Produced by Sammy Piazza and Brulen
Engineered by Mark Needham
Mixed by Moira Marquis
Skywalker Sound,
a division of Lucas Arts Entertainment
Asst. Engineer - Tony Eckert and MT
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Asst. Engineer - Vince Wojno
Hyde Street Studios. S.F.
Asst. Engineer - Matt Kelly
Studio D, Sausalito, CA
Asst. Engineer - Joey Reyes
Prairie Sun Recording
Asst Engineer - Jeff Sloane
Bernie Grundman Mastering
Hollywood, CA USA
Chris Bellman
Special remembrance to Mama Woogie B!
Thanks to ‘The Wizard' who watched over us all!
Dedicated to the memory of my old friends: John Lennon,
Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, & Spencer Dryden.
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Bass Guitar
BRULEN
Backing Vocals, Lead / Rhythm Guitar
John Crane
Drums, Percussion
Ian Hoffman
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Slide Guitar
Steve Kimock
Synthesizer, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Scott Thompson
Keyboards
Stu Blank (in memoriam)
Saxophone
Keith Crossan (Starship, KBC, & Commander Cody)
Paul McCandless
Drums
Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and The News)
Sammy Piazza (Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna)
Greg Gigi Gonaway (Whitney Houston & Aretha Franklin)
Bass Guitar
Ross Valory (Journey)
Karl Sevareid (Elvin Bishop Band & Robert Cray Band)
Oboe
Paul McCandless
Harmonica
Norton Buffalo (Steve Miller Band)
Vocals
Moira Marquis ("Betsey Banker")
Background Vocals (“THE BRUnettes”)
Moira Marquis, Melissa Kary, Renee Tashjian, Brea Kelley
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