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November 8, 2017
VETERAN’S DAY
Special Edition
Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
One of P-Town’s original funksters, Bruce Smith, aka Doc Brucade, has a new solo album, “Universal
Music Radio.”
P-Town Funk Master Release
New solo album from Bruce Smith, aka Doc Brucade
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If you know your local music
history, Bruce Smith, aka Doc Bru-
cade, is etched across the decades.
The Portland-born percussionist
and lyricist, an original member
of Pleasure, a nationally and in-
ternationally known band, has just
released an amazing solo album ti-
tled “Universal Music Radio.”
“I’ve always wanted to create
an album that takes people on a
musical journey through differ-
ent styles, while at the same time
spreads love and a positive vibe
throughout,” Smith said.
The journey is real. You’ll be
reminded of the funky sounds of
Pleasure and Cameo of the 1970s
and 80s, the smooth R&B sounds
of Luther Vandross, Uptempo
House, and Downtempo Jazz. The
bonus is in the lyrics. Smith’s
lyrical genius adds the spice that
touches your imagination.
This music will surely touch
your heart. The funk is nasty, the
R&B fresh, the slow jams are
warm and passionate, and the jazz,
with its woven African rhythms
and solo work, will have you hol-
lering out loud!
“Universal Music Radio” is
available now for download on
iTunes, Amazon, Google Play,
etc. The CD is also available for
purchase at Music Millennium,
3158 E. Burnside. To hear the first
single from the album, and view
the video, go to docbrucade.com.
Next Generation Bluesman
With his fiery guitar and lap steel playing, his
trailblazing, instantly memorable songs and gritty,
unvarnished vocals, Selwyn Birchwood is considered
among the most extraordinary young stars in the
blues. The Florida native and past performer at
Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival, wrote and
produced all 13 songs for his new album “Pick
Your Poison” which Birchwood celebrates with his
performance on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Jack
London Review, 529 S.W. Fourth Ave. Tickets are $10.
Visit jacklondonrevue.com.
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