In this episode of "In the Studio," Darius Fentress converses with musician and creative artist Bruce Briggz. They discuss Bruce's journey in the music industry, highlighting his early start in church, his move between cities, and eventual settling into the LA and Vegas scenes. Bruce shares stories of networking, auditions, and working with artists like Kelly Price. He emphasizes the importance of networking and connections in the industry. Bruce also talks about his experience with Cirque du Soleil's Mad Apple show in Las Vegas and how he balances this with personal life as a family man. The episode concludes with a discussion of Bruce's latest project, an audio drama titled "When He Looked at Me," which offers a contemporary take on a biblical story.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:01 Meet Bruce Briggs
02:00 Bruce's Early Life and Musical Beginnings
04:21 First Drumming Experiences
08:26 Growing as a Musician
15:55 Networking and Early Gigs
18:23 Moving to Seattle and Professional Growth
26:33 Journey to LA and Career Breakthrough
32:04 First Audition Experience
33:27 Networking in LA
37:18 Vegas Residency Opportunity
41:20 Adjusting to Corporate Entertainment
45:31 Balancing Family and Career
51:48 Creating an Audio Book Musical
01:06:41 Conclusion and Future Projects
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