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WMP #137 Rhythmic Reveries: The Wisconsin Rockabilly Universe Explored with Bruce Humphries" 🚀🎵 �� Wisconsin Music Podcast
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Bruce Humphriesand the Rockabilly Rebels
EPISODE 137
Join us in the latest episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast as we unravel the musical journey of the incredible Bruce Humphreys, frontman of the Rockabilly sensation,
Bruce Humphreys and the Rockabilly Rebels!
🎸 Known for his distinctive blend of hillbilly and rock and roll, Bruce has conquered the rockabilly scene, from high school drumming days to headlining major festivals and opening for big-name artists.
🔥 Dive deep into Bruce's experiences as an original artist, exploring the highs and lows of the music industry and the band's innovative marketing strategies.
🚀 Discover their unique approach to music releases, featuring multi-sensory physical albums with 3D artwork and custom-made glasses.
😢 The episode takes an emotional turn as Bruce pays a heartfelt tribute to John Steffes, the band's bass player, who recently lost his battle with cancer.
🌟 Bruce's passion for vinyl records adds a nostalgic touch, providing a fascinating dimension to the conversation.
👨👩👧👦 Get a glimpse into Bruce's personal life and how he balances family, work, and his musical passion.
🎧 The episode features tracks from his recent album, each with a unique narrative.
🌟 Wrap up the experience with Bruce as he shares remarkable gig experiences, from witnessing The Stray Cats live to the thrill of opening for Setzer.
🤘 These memories unveil his influences and profound love for music.
🎉 Tune in and Amplify Wisconsin Music! 🎶 #WisconsinMusicPodcast #AmplifyWisconsinMusic
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Transcript:
100:00:00.000 --> 00:00:11.760Music.
200:00:11.777 --> 00:00:16.797Welcome to the Wisconsin Music Podcast. This week we have Bruce Humphreys,
300:00:16.817 --> 00:00:18.877and he belongs to the group.
400:00:18.917 --> 00:00:22.417Bruce Humphreys and the Rockabilly Rebels. He has opened for major acts like
500:00:22.417 --> 00:00:28.697the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Hazel Atkins, Hank Thompson, Rosie Flores, and much, much more.
600:00:28.997 --> 00:00:33.457He has sold music worldwide and has played some major rockabilly festivals like
700:00:33.457 --> 00:00:37.777the Coney Island Rockabilly Fest in Brooklyn, Franklin, Uno Go-Go in Chicago,
800:00:37.997 --> 00:00:43.577Illinois, and Wisconsin's own S-Y-M-C-O, Simcoe, and Northern Roundup.
900:00:43.697 --> 00:00:45.717Bruce, welcome to the Wisconsin Music Podcast.
1000:00:46.177 --> 00:00:48.337Thanks for having me. I appreciate it. Glad to be here.
1100:00:48.817 --> 00:00:52.737So, for the listeners, why don't you kind of give them your music origin story.
1200:00:52.837 --> 00:00:56.317How did you get started in the music and kind of how it got you to where you are today?
1300:00:57.077 --> 00:01:01.157Oh, I started playing music, well, I wouldn't consider it music back then,
1400:01:01.217 --> 00:01:05.417but in high school I started. I wanted to play drums and wasn't a very good
1500:01:05.417 --> 00:01:07.677drummer. And so I wanted to be more upfront.
1600:01:07.937 --> 00:01:11.837I didn't want to be sitting in the back. So I switched over to guitar and just
1700:01:11.837 --> 00:01:15.137kind of messed around on that and was in cover bands, you know,
1800:01:15.137 --> 00:01:19.677like alternative cover bands playing Ramones, Violent Femmes, Cramps.
1900:01:20.157 --> 00:01:26.317I then started writing my own stuff. And 30, 40 years later,
2000:01:26.317 --> 00:01:32.517I'm still playing, which is pretty amazing because, you know, you're a musician,
2100:01:32.717 --> 00:01:35.237you have lots of ups and downs and it takes a while.
2200:01:35.397 --> 00:01:38.757And a lot of people just kind of give up and quit and move on to something else.
2300:01:38.797 --> 00:01:41.517But for some reason it stuck with me.
2400:01:41.57
WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST
WMP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WI_Music_Podcast
AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC
Bruce Humphriesand the Rockabilly Rebels
EPISODE 137
Join us in the latest episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast as we unravel the musical journey of the incredible Bruce Humphreys, frontman of the Rockabilly sensation,
Bruce Humphreys and the Rockabilly Rebels!
🎸 Known for his distinctive blend of hillbilly and rock and roll, Bruce has conquered the rockabilly scene, from high school drumming days to headlining major festivals and opening for big-name artists.
🔥 Dive deep into Bruce's experiences as an original artist, exploring the highs and lows of the music industry and the band's innovative marketing strategies.
🚀 Discover their unique approach to music releases, featuring multi-sensory physical albums with 3D artwork and custom-made glasses.
😢 The episode takes an emotional turn as Bruce pays a heartfelt tribute to John Steffes, the band's bass player, who recently lost his battle with cancer.
🌟 Bruce's passion for vinyl records adds a nostalgic touch, providing a fascinating dimension to the conversation.
👨👩👧👦 Get a glimpse into Bruce's personal life and how he balances family, work, and his musical passion.
🎧 The episode features tracks from his recent album, each with a unique narrative.
🌟 Wrap up the experience with Bruce as he shares remarkable gig experiences, from witnessing The Stray Cats live to the thrill of opening for Setzer.
🤘 These memories unveil his influences and profound love for music.
🎉 Tune in and Amplify Wisconsin Music! 🎶 #WisconsinMusicPodcast #AmplifyWisconsinMusic
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Transcript:
100:00:00.000 --> 00:00:11.760Music.
200:00:11.777 --> 00:00:16.797Welcome to the Wisconsin Music Podcast. This week we have Bruce Humphreys,
300:00:16.817 --> 00:00:18.877and he belongs to the group.
400:00:18.917 --> 00:00:22.417Bruce Humphreys and the Rockabilly Rebels. He has opened for major acts like
500:00:22.417 --> 00:00:28.697the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Hazel Atkins, Hank Thompson, Rosie Flores, and much, much more.
600:00:28.997 --> 00:00:33.457He has sold music worldwide and has played some major rockabilly festivals like
700:00:33.457 --> 00:00:37.777the Coney Island Rockabilly Fest in Brooklyn, Franklin, Uno Go-Go in Chicago,
800:00:37.997 --> 00:00:43.577Illinois, and Wisconsin's own S-Y-M-C-O, Simcoe, and Northern Roundup.
900:00:43.697 --> 00:00:45.717Bruce, welcome to the Wisconsin Music Podcast.
1000:00:46.177 --> 00:00:48.337Thanks for having me. I appreciate it. Glad to be here.
1100:00:48.817 --> 00:00:52.737So, for the listeners, why don't you kind of give them your music origin story.
1200:00:52.837 --> 00:00:56.317How did you get started in the music and kind of how it got you to where you are today?
1300:00:57.077 --> 00:01:01.157Oh, I started playing music, well, I wouldn't consider it music back then,
1400:01:01.217 --> 00:01:05.417but in high school I started. I wanted to play drums and wasn't a very good
1500:01:05.417 --> 00:01:07.677drummer. And so I wanted to be more upfront.
1600:01:07.937 --> 00:01:11.837I didn't want to be sitting in the back. So I switched over to guitar and just
1700:01:11.837 --> 00:01:15.137kind of messed around on that and was in cover bands, you know,
1800:01:15.137 --> 00:01:19.677like alternative cover bands playing Ramones, Violent Femmes, Cramps.
1900:01:20.157 --> 00:01:26.317I then started writing my own stuff. And 30, 40 years later,
2000:01:26.317 --> 00:01:32.517I'm still playing, which is pretty amazing because, you know, you're a musician,
2100:01:32.717 --> 00:01:35.237you have lots of ups and downs and it takes a while.
2200:01:35.397 --> 00:01:38.757And a lot of people just kind of give up and quit and move on to something else.
2300:01:38.797 --> 00:01:41.517But for some reason it stuck with me.
2400:01:41.57
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