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Bruce Sudano, “Talkin’ Ugly Truth” Tour
September 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
“I’m tackling the future by wrestling with the past, all the while living in the present tense.” – Bruce Sudano
American singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano has a rich and varied history in the music industry. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, his journey began with a songwriting mentorship from Tommy James, leading to the co-writing of the 1969 hit “Ball of Fire” for James’ band, The Shondells. In the 1970s, Sudano co-founded two groups, Alive ‘N Kickin’ and Brooklyn Dreams, both of which achieved Billboard chart success with songs like “Tighter, Tighter” and “Heaven Knows,” respectively. His songwriting talents have been recognized by iconic artists such as Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, who recorded his song “Starting Over Again,” as well as Michael and Jermaine Jackson with “Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming.”
However, his most significant collaboration began in 1977 when he started working with Donna Summer, co-writing her hit “Bad Girls” and forming a musical partnership and marriage that lasted over three decades until her passing in 2012.
Following this personal tragedy, Sudano embarked on a new chapter, focusing on his own music. Over the past decade, he has released six albums and numerous singles, blending philosophical, spiritual, love, and social consciousness themes. His latest album, Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies, explores the stages of life, from the exhilaration of youth to the complexities of love, loss, and the lessons learned along the way.
Whether performing at home or on the road, Sudano takes his audience on a journey of storytelling through song. He has shared the stage with a diverse group of musicians, including the duo Johnnyswim, the legendary British band The Zombies, rockers Hollis Brown, Zombies’ lead singer Colin Blunstone, and fellow songwriters Dan Navarro and Chas Sandford.
