From the singer/songwriter scene of Austin, Texas in the mid 70's, to the acoustic rooms of the east coast in the 80's, R. Bruce honed his unique, humorous songwriting style. A talented singer and guitarist, he delighted audiences performing insightfully hilarious original songs.

In the early 90's, he combined his musical, songwriting roots with his natural knack for humor to become a popular headliner on the national comedy club circuit. From "A" rooms such as the Improv in DC, Charlie

Goodnight's in Raleigh and Zanie's in Chicago, to literally hundreds of clubs and colleges, R. Bruce has shared his humor and music with thousands of appreciative audiences.  In 2016 he performed to sold out audiences in S.W. England, including breaking the attendance record at the i.e. Theatre in Axminster. Another U.K. tour is planned for 2005 including The Cavern Club in Liverpool and again the i.e. theatre in Axminster.

On Thursday, August 19th 2016 R.Bruce performed a special one-man show at the Comix Café in Buffalo. It was vocalist Ian Gillan's birthday and the band Deep Purple were performing just south of Buffalo the next night. It was Ian's wish to take the band and crew out to see an R. Bruce show. Ian has long called himself R Bruces "biggest fan". The band attended with twenty of the crew. It was a fabulous audience and a wonderful show ending in a glorious standing ovation. R. Bruce also took part in radio interviews with Ian Gillan on the day of the show. Ian has often been heard singing the chorus to R. Bruces 'I Love My Wife' ( "I love my wife, I love my dog, I love my little wee wee") song during his performances with Deep Purple. Ian has said "They are the kind of songs that people tend to learn and share with their friends". "I am now the self-appointed (non-executive, unpaid) president of his U.K. fanclub. We play his albums at parties, and when everyone knows the words, it's even funnier because it is part of our lives." His two CD's, "Album?" and "Still Laughin'" have been featured on radio stations across America, including regular airplay on the internationally syndicated Dr. Demento Radio show and Tom Tully's "Mad Cow Comedy" in Melbourne, AUS.

R. Bruce's humor is FUN. He brings people together in laughter through the things that we have in common, not the things that separate us. He is not "edgy" or angry. His original songs are a combination of rock and country. His musical parodies run the gamut from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Alanis Morissette. from Garth Brooks to Steppenwolf. His show rocks. His audiences have a great time. and so does he.

"Every club's dream. crowd pleasing and FUNNY!"
Mike Irwin, manager, Funny Farm. Broadalbin, NY.

"This entertainer is headed for the stars. It is a privilege to have him grace my stages. After ten years in the business, I saw him get the best standing ovation/encore I have ever seen. He is the best."
Carol Pennington, Hysterical Management, Cleveland, OH.

"As good as it gets."
Phil Rich, Thoroughgood Inn Comedy Club, Virginia Beach, VA.

"Best show we've had all year."
Comedy Caravan, Student Union, West Virginia University.

"R. Bruce broke the house (attendance) record. deservingly so, the man is a phenomenon."
Steve Black, Owner, The i.e. Theatre, Axminster, Devon, England.

"I loved it! Incredible, off the wall, just incredible!"
John Maguire, Proprietor, Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, Devon, England.

"Billy Connolly used to be my favorite comedian, but now I am not sure. It may be R. Bruce. He was brilliant!"
Paul Crisp, Proprietor, The George Inn, Chideock, Dorset, England.

"Any differences between English and American culture were not apparent  during R. Bruce's set which, designed for audiences in his own country, got huge laughs here in the South West of England."
Michelle WIlliams, the Good Gig Guide, Feb. 2005, England

"A HILARIOUS look at life through the eyes of one of AMERICA'S MOST ORIGINAL COMICS.  Truly, the FUNNIEST ALBUM of the year!"
Ken Carson, WROQ Rock 101, Greenville, SC.

"Musically, this album features a sound that would make you want to listen to it even if it wasn't funny, but fortunately for everyone involved, it is. "Still Laughin'" is plenty of fun...and a great substitute to hold you over  until you get the chance to see R. Bruce live."
TimeOut Magazine, August 1997