Coming Sept 1: Robert Bruey, Miles to Dayton

September 1, 2010
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, September 1 for two extraordinary acoustic artists and a full two hours of top live music. Each hour set will give you just the right dose of the uniqueness of the artist’s distinct style and character. All in the intimate setting that has made Acoustic Long Island a highly sought-after venue for both artists and audience members alike. Here’s more about the talent being featured:

Robert Bruey – Singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Robert Bruey grew up in rural New England and lives on Long Island’s North Fork. His roots and how they have helped to shape him are reflected in the original music on his self-released debut EP, Songs from the Path, and are even more evident during a live performance. Robert Bruey’s music is honest and real, raw and meaningful, gritty and naturalistic. His deft, spare and unique finger-picking style — with notes carefully left alone to be heard in the moment — provides a perfect complement for his earthy and soulful voice and the meaningful, introspective lyrics of his songs. As a musical artist, he paints with words — imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Although he cites such diverse artists as Dave Matthews, Van Morrison, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne and Damien Rice as influences, Robert Bruey is his own muse blazing his own musical path – one that should lead him into listening rooms and living rooms far and wide. For more, go to www.robertbruey.com.

Miles to Dayton – With a well-crafted mix of folk, rock, classical and funk, this Long Island based ensemble brings an honest message of love, life and laughter to each performance. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony textures, solid songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew. The band features the talents of vocalist Krista (March) Preddice, often compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Dolores O’Riordan.  Accomplished songwriter Jonathan Preddice also shares lead vocal duty, and plays guitar and cello in the band.  Dave March adds to the package by delivering pocket bass lines and heartfelt vocals.  Violinist Leanne (Preddice) Strom wields her violin with extreme presence and maturity, using her classical upbringing to add many interesting colors  and textures to the m2d ensemble.  Newcomer drummer Brian Kroll has only elevated this family band to new heights, providing an exciting and funky edge to the overall sound, while lifting the songs up on a pedestal for all to enjoy.  With the successful release of two independent full length albums in the past five years, “A long way back” (2005) and “Rise” (2007), Miles to Dayton has developed a strong regional following.  With a newly bolstered lineup, the band has set it sights on releasing a third album in 2010 that will promises to be it’s finest work to date. For more, go to www.milestodayton.net.

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