Bruce Markow
VERSION #1
Bruce Markow's (www.brucemarkow.com) quirky but solid neo-folk'n'roll sets lyrical melodies and a poetic, uplifting message in a head turning, body tingling, soul gratifying garden of smart and evocative original songs. His expressive voice (likened by fans and peers to pop masters Van Morrison, James Taylor and Todd Rundgren) and multi-instrumental prowess (with influences as diverse as traditional folk, gypsy swing, Afro-Brazilia and J.S. Bach) mark Bruce's “Demolicious4” and “Mango” solo CDs, as well as his performances and recordings with folk and world music luminaries Pete Seeger, Paul Winter and others. Renowned singer Vance Gilbert calls Bruce's music "Hot! Amazingly tasty!" and filmmaker Mitch Teplitsky declares it "infectious, irresistible, memorable and tons of fun."
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VERSION #2
"Hot! Amazingly tasty!" (Vance Gilbert) • Alternative-Folk singer/songwriter Bruce Markow’s uplifting pop, rock, jazz and Afro-Brazilian infused songs deftly explore -- with grace and spunk, playfulness and passion -- the wonders and woes of growing more fully alive. The Brooklyn, NY-based multi-instrumentalist's lyrical melodies and rich voice convey both the deep human capacity for joy and our hunger for a world of greater peace, truth and love. Experience for yourself how Bruce inspires and entertains audiences from Boston to Seattle; from Llamellin, Péru to Conakry, Guinée. • “Infectious, irresistible, memorable and tons of fun” (Mitch Teplitsky, documentary filmmaker) • "Eloquent, sensitive and full of heart" (Barbara Dean, WBCR-FM, Great Barrington, MA) • www.brucemarkow.com
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Bruce has been using all his energy and finances to heal from a debilitating illness. Negotiating adrenal insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome and the side effects of medication has been the unexpected challenge of a lifetime, and he is facing it with courage and dignity. Now he needs considerable, immediate financial help to pay for rent, food and medical bills while he focuses on regaining his health.