A familiar face on the Nottingham live music scene, Bruce runs the open mic at the Golden Fleece and also plays a bit himself. We’ve invited him along for a set at October’s LeftLion Unplugged at the Malt Cross and caught up with him for a bit of a chat...
So, tell us about Bruce Myers…
What do you want to know?
Well, where are you at musically right now?
I’m essentially a solo artist. Usually written up as a singer/songwriter but I’m more of a song writer than a singer, in the sense that that’s my biggest strength. My songs are the most important thing.
Will you play the Malt Cross solo, or is anyone going to join you?
Well depending on commitments I’m hoping to have, Paul Quadros from Fat Digester and Trickster on double bass, Hattie on Flute, Richard from Trickster on banjo and guitar and I should really get Nick from Trickster in to play some fiddle as he seems to have played every other LeftLion unplugged night!
What’s in your CD player right now?
Tom McRae. A couple of demos lying around like The Stoatz. I listen to a lot of stuff on myspace and the internet generally. It’s a good way to check things out generally.
What age where you when you wrote a song that you where proud of?
Twenty four. I moved from Bristol to Skegness and jammed with a friend of mine called Andy who encouraged me to write my own songs.
Those involved with the open mic circuit consider you part of the furniture at The Golden Fleece. What do you think to the place since its changed hands?
Initially everyone was thinking what’s going to happen, particularly with the live music side to it knowing that the new owners came from a dance music background. They’ve actually improved it vastly, kept the charm but smartened the place up a bit, keeping the old crowd but also bringing in fresh faces. I know it sounds biased but I think its one of the best pubs in Nottingham.
You run what is regarded by many as the best open mic in town. Who’s been your favourite act?
There’s so many. Before Nick Armstrong went off to support Paul Weller he’d pop in and do a set. Beck Goldsmith, Jezz Hall and David Blazye are all very good.
What can we expect from your appearance at the Maltcross?
Mostly miserable songs but I’ll try and keep it upbeat! With a hippy vibe.
Bruce Myers plays LeftLion Unplugged at the Malt Cross on Thursday 17 October.
Bruce Myers myspace
We have a favour to ask
LeftLion is Nottingham’s meeting point for information about what’s going on in our city, from the established organisations to the grassroots. We want to keep what we do free to all to access, but increasingly we are relying on revenue from our readers to continue. Can you spare a few quid each month to support us?
