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Born into a family already immersed in the world of the arts, Bruni’s creativity was nourished from the beginning. Having an artist grandfather, an aunt who has worked with painter Andrew Wyeth for over 30 years, and a father who was the director of The Delaware Art Museum for 20 years led Chris to view the world in a unique way.

At 26, Bruni has had his share of musical endeavors fronting various bands in the Mid-Atlantic, but it was an impromptu solo trip to Europe that changed the artist’s life. At 19, with only his guitar and a small backpack of clothes, Bruni boarded a plane to Rome with an open mind and a blank journal. Hopping from train to train, hostel to hostel, and bar to bar, he used his guitar and voice to break the ice in each new city. As people crowded around to listen, someone in the crowd would inevitably help him find his way. This experience gave the songwriter the time to observe the people and world around him and write the songs that would eventually land him a recording deal.

Upon returning home, Bruni performed with area bands while continuing to write and grow as a performer. In 2006, Bruni returned to solo performances and began making the rounds of open mic nights throughout the Delaware Valley, hoping that his music would be heard. During one such performance in Wilmington, Delaware, Bruni was spotted and signed by a representative for emerging indie label, Realize Records.

After intense pre-production sessions led by producer Darryl Joyner (A Thrilled Voice/Marquis Records/ Trading Horror Stories/Realize Records), Chris went into the studio and emerged with a multifaceted collection of songs emulate the depth of Tracy Chapman, the heartfelt emotional turmoil of James Blunt and the energy of Dave Matthews. On his time in the studio, Bruni says, “Recording the album in the time we did really was a result of the chemistry that I believe was felt by everyone involved. From the musicians to the producer to the engineers, everyone came in with the same vision of how these songs should sound, and I believe we really hit the nail on the head.”

Through his musicianship and songwriting, Chris Bruni has captured life experiences that belie his young age. Bruni notes, “My goal is to reach a level of connection with the people who listen to my music. I would hope that, to some degree, the work I create touches people the way that I am touched by the music and artists I appreciate most. I’m a pretty down-to-earth guy and I don’t believe that an outlandish style or personality is necessary as the long as the music is honest and from the heart.”