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Aren Bruce
- Fairfax, VA
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $200
Overview
Thanks for stopping by! I'm your go-to expert for personalized music telegrams, dinner parties, and worship music. An energetic and personable soloist specializing in creating the perfect atmosphere for your guests. I'm primarily an RnB/Pop singer, but I'm also versed in Folk, Soul, and Motown.
I lead worship in an adaptive gospel/ contemporary style and am comfortable speaking between songs. I often freelance for growing congregations and intimate worship events, and I serve as the music director of my local church.
I've been performing weddings, private events, and leading worship for over 10 years and can guarantee you a performance and experience you and your guests will love!
29 Reviews
Aren is a great performer and a true professional across the board. We loved having him out to play for our residents and he was great at connecting with the crowd, even taking multiple requests on the fly throughout the night. We will absolutely be using him again at our other communities and cannot wait for his next show!
10/10
Singing Guitarist
Aren was amazing to work with. His music is great and his professionalism is top notch. He performed for my lounge space and eveyone had positive reviews. They all want hin back. I definitely recommend
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you, Julien! It was a pleasure and I'd come back anytime.
Aren was great! Super professional, communicative, incredibly warm, and an excellent voice & vibe for our happy hour event. Aren tailored his music to the crowd, and was just as good on the guitar as he was singing. Our group will happily hire Aren for future events, and highly reccomend!
R&B Vocalist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you for the kind review! It was a pleasure playing for the tenants and customers and I'll happily do it again!
Aren performed songs for our daughter's BD----and it could not have been a better experience.
Besides being prompt, professional, talented, and cordial---his 3-4 song selections were perfect.
So, I want to add another star to this review and make it 6 stars! We hit the jackpot by selecting him to perform. Thank you again Aren!
Singing Guitarist, Singing Telegram
Super friendly and immensely talented. Wonderful voice and guitar playing skills. A+
Singing Guitarist
This was a gift to my Mrs. to apologize. Aren brought her to tears with his smooth voice and skilled playing. Definitely will keep him in mind as my go to for mini concerts since I travel often.
Singing Guitarist, R&B Vocalist, Singing Telegram
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you for the review! It was an honor serving, MJ!
Aren is a supremely talented artist and was a wonderful addition to our in-store event. All of our customers loved him and we will definitely look to have him back for future opportunities!
Singing Guitarist
Aren was wonderful to deal with and out guest really loved his performance. Aren set was perfect for a nice summer day on our patio. We will certainly be hiring him again.
Oldies Music, Pop Singer, R&B Vocalist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you for the opportunity, Sara! You and everyone I dealt with were very accommodating and a joy to sing for. I'd be happy to play again.
I had the pleasure of hiring Bruce for a birthday surprise, and I couldn't have been more impressed with his performance. Aren's flexibility and humble attitude made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Despite the initial ambiguity surrounding the location, Aren was accommodating and willing to adapt to ensure the surprise went off without a hitch.
His voice is nothing short of incredible, and his singing added a magical touch to the occasion. Bruce, thank you for going above and beyond to make this day truly memorable. Your talent and dedication are unmatched, and I am immensely grateful for your contribution. You truly made it a day to remember. Warmest thanks and appreciation!🙏
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
You were such an easy-going client and I'd do it again without hesitation! Thank you for the opportunity and I'm glad the mission was a success.😊
Aren was great for our holiday party. He played a great mix of songs and we can't wait to hire him again.
Telegram for girlfriend's 50th birthday was well received
Singing Telegram
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks so much Thomas! I'm glad I could be apart of her special day.
We have used him twice and will again. He is always polite and on time. Nice dinner music goes above and beyond to make your event one to remember.
Singing Guitarist
We have hired him twice... Always good job. and always on time
Singing Guitarist
If I could give you more stars I would. Keep spreading your music and spirit with others. Thank you for giving so many a wonderful evening ❤❤❤
Guitarist, R&B Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter, Soul Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks for the opportunity Capri! It was wonderful meeting your family, and I hope to work for you all again soon!
He did what I asked for a private dinner for two. Came prepared and on time. You can not go wrong hiring this talented musician. I will hire him again. Don’t look any further for your event musician
Aren helped create a special Sweet Sixteen birthday memory with his music. I highly recommend him. Not easy to do during Covid19 social distancing.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you so much, Steve. It was wonderful to see the surprise and appreciator in your daughter’s smile.
Thanks for including me in your family’s special day!
We ended up canceling the event due to the pandemic, but Aren was great to work with nonetheless.
Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you so much, Geoff. I hope I get the opportunity to work with you again in the future!
My entire class of special needs children and their parents fell in love with Aren the very first day they experienced him teach Sunshine Projects music enrichment class. He has a huge heart and patience and understanding of the need of the students with intellectual and cognitive disability. I am truly grateful that Aren came up to the rescue when I needed someone who can teach the class in the program I have recently started. With his fun and I interactuve teaching style, Aren has been our favorite and we hope to be with his class for a long time.
Thank you Aren!
The following was what I wrote to Mr. Bruce:
“Aren, I saw a video of your performance. I’ve never been as satisfied of a service as I have been with your performance. WOW! That was so awesome. If you were in front of me now, I’d give you a huge man hug. I was practically speechless watching the video and you had Satonya in tears. I’m almost coming to tears myself. You saying that I would like what you selected is an understatement.
This will not be the last time you hear from me. You have gained a friend and a client for life. Wow. I am so blown away. Thank you.“
This man was awesome. To be frankly honest, I feel that for the service price that was requested, this performance was a bargain. There are not enough accolades in the English language or in my native Spanish to describe the wonderful performance Aren gave. I hope to engage his services again, although if I can’t, I hope it’s because the world knows what I already know and has beaten me to the phone or any huge venue to see him. He is definitely worth it.
Singing Telegram
Response from Aren Bruce:
Juan, it was truly a pleasure! She's surrounded by a lot of caring friends and coworkers, which made the experience all the more joyful for me. Two of her coworkers were especially helpful in orchestrating the setup so that she returned to her office just as I entered. I saw that you already brought her chocolates and flowers, so I made some small talk about them briefly before picking up my guitar and beginning to sing. As she watched me and listened to the words of "If We'd Never Met" by Gabe Bondoc, I truly felt like she was looking at you and receiving all of the love and appreciation you intended her to receive through the telegram. It was so, so special to be made a vehicle for such a special message between two lovers. I'll always be glad to sing for you two!
Aren never disappoints. Another year of having Aren sing to my wife for Valentines Day. She actually mentioned that we should have him sing every year for us. Aren, I hope you hear this...you have a lifetime gig from the Moore’s!!! Thanks once again!!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Raymond, reading this post puts such a big smile on my face. You and your wife are such a lovely couple, so thank you for allowing me to share in yet another special moment. You being as responsive as you were really helped me facilitate and execute. It was wonderful seeing her expression when she realized you hired another telegram, and it was even funnier when she recognized me by name from last year! :D I wish you both many more years of a fulfilling marriage.
Aren was responsive and accommodating for this last minute gift of a song telegram for Valentine's Day to my mom. In TWO DAYS he delivered a lovely performance of a mostly falsetto song, "Makings of You", which can be difficult, and moved my mom to tears. Thank you Aren!
Singing Telegram
Response from Aren Bruce:
It was equally a pleasure working with Erin and singing for her mother's Valentine's Day gift. Erin knew exactly what she wanted; the instructions were clear and she was very prepared, so delivering this telegram was a breeze. I handed her mother the flowers first and she thanked me with a smile. But as soon as I started with the first line "Add a little sugar...", the started bawling with joy and gratitude. Thank you for allowing me to share in such a special moment!
We had Aren Bruce come and sing for family and friends on Christmas Eve and he was a joy. Not only is he the nicest person, but Aren is SO talented. We loved his music and his song choice was perfect. Thank you Aren for making our Christmas Eve so special.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you for being such a great host, Doro! I felt right at home with your family, and I enjoyed the intimate setting of your Christmas Dinner. I’d work for you again in a heartbeat.
Great experience. He was very helpful in making my vision come to fruition and my girlfriend loved it.
Guitarist, R&B Vocalist, Soul Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks for the opportunity Anthony! It was a privilege to be a part of your and your girlfriend’s special day. I wish you two the best!
I truly appreciated Arens professionalism and ability to be flexible with his time. We were in communication throughout the planning of the event day. My wife really loved the surprise and enjoyed the performance. I will certainly be in touch to book Aren for future engagements.
Guitarist, R&B Vocalist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thank you, Raymond! It was a pleasure performing for you two. It was also an enjoyable creative challenge rolling with the punches when circumstances threw a wrench in our plans. I think having to go off script a bit really made the surprise more special.
I look forward to working with you as time progresses!
Aren was excellent! He did exactly what we asked him to do, came at the right time and was very flexible. It was a retirement party, and people were milling about and visiting, so we asked for more background music. And that was what he did, and I must say, he was very good. There were quite a few musicians in the crowd, and I heard only great remarks about his vocals and guitar.
Guitarist, Jazz Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks again for the amazing opportunity, Jayne. I really had a fun time playing for your family and friends. It was a pleasant surprise to meet fellow musicians, and I wish your husband a fulfilling retirement!
I had a destination wedding in the mountains with no rehearsal or program, yet Aaron completely adapted to the situation and performed exactly the way I explained. The guitar playing was absolutely beautiful, and I couldn’t have hired a more kind-hearted person for my wedding! Thank you Aaron!
Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks so much, Meghan! It was such a beautiful day, shared with the most important people. I’m honored to have been entrusted with the music for your (collective) special day. Thanks for the opportunity!
The Only thing I have to say is he very excellent!
R&B Vocalist, Soul Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks for the opportunity and the patronage! You’re family made me feel like I was right at home. :)
Aren and his band came to our church to lead our youth retreat for a weekend, and in my five years at the church, most of my leaders said this was their favorite music/worship experience yet. Aren took the song suggestions I offered and applied them to his own choices for the weekend perfectly.
And alongside of this, he brought his original pieces that were fantastic! Aren offered added an original set for a lunch we put together for our adults, and they all loved it—it was a Sweetheart Luncheon, and Aren’s song choices were perfect. The instrumentalists in his band were incredibly talented also, and the vocalists has great voices that totally added to the experience. All in all, our kids had a great weekend of worship experiences, and we were incredibly pleased. Thanks so much!
Acoustic Band, Christian Band, Guitarist, Percussionist, Praise & Worship Leader, Singer/Songwriter, Ukulele Player, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad you all enjoyed it! It was a blessing getting to know you you all!
WOW! How awesome was Aren Brice last night!! Nothing to offer here shy of the highest compliments for his talent, stage presence, and courtesy. Aren was EXACTLY what we were hoping for in booking talent for our Valentine’s Gala; a combination of covers and original songs of varying genres to pluck the heart strings. Kudos, Aren Bruce! We will see you again!!!
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Aren Bruce:
Thanks for being such a friendly and responsive crowd! It was a great time:)
Booking Info
Price Range: $200
Languages: English, Spanish
What to Expect
From background music to holiday telegrams, I provide a custom-tailored *service, a professional and polished performance, and seamless communication from the booking date through the day of the event. I travel with all the necessary equipment for amplification and lyric projection (if necessary), and always arrive early enough to meet and talk over potential last-minute details.
*Details of service may vary and are subject to change based on individual contract agreement, agreed upon by myself and the client.
About
As a young boy I was always finding some way to make music, whether that was beat-boxing, humming, or singing. I've always had a song on my heart that fought its way out through the music (noise) I made. In junior high I picked up with guitar lessons and took to learning covers of popular songs and music my parent's played around the house. As a high school student, I developed my stage presence leading out in praise & worship, and eventually began to perform increasingly for talent competitions and special events in and out of school.
As my collection of original music grew, I decided to compile them into my first complete album and host an album release concert on my college campus to share and celebrate. That was the first of several publications I released during my time in college. Each song, album, and concert I prepared nurtured my ability to express my heart convictions and lead the listener toward an ultimate realization that God is good and deserves our total devotion. This truth is so immensely important to me that it even transcends the art I create and consumes my whole life.
As a partner of summer camp ministries, I worked as a worship director and commissioned songwriter for the camp theme songs. I've also had the opportunity to teach workshops on songwriting and perform for a wide variety of private events. By far, though, I have the most fun taking weekend trips to the beach where I sing and play on the boardwalk for tips, interacting with the locals and soaking up the atmosphere.
Even after so many years of songwriting, leading, and performing, I'd be remiss to ignore the fact that I'm still evolving as a musician and a lyricist. Every passing moment is a gift from God, my creator, and brings new opportunities to be humbled and learn from his words to us. Those words inform my experiences, which shape my perspective, and that perspective fuels the nuance that you may perceive in the music I share.
My early influences were artists such as Kirk Franklin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bryan Duncan, John Stoddart, and Keb'Mo. As I began to develop my own crossover style, I drew from the pop-soul sounds of John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Sam Cooke, and Youtube artist Gabe Bondoc. My sound now sits somewhere in the Venn diagram of singer-songwriter, pop-soul, and blues, and I regularly enjoy the creations of artists like Allen Stone, Leon Bridges, and Jonathan McReynolds.
Additional Booking Notes
I travel with all of the necessary equipment for plug n' play amplification in both powered and powerless venue settings. This ensures that the presence of power, or lack thereof, will not stop this show!
Past Booked Events
November 16, 2024 • 9:00am - 9:15am | Birthday Party |
October 20, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2024 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Birthday Party |
September 12, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
August 29, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 02, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Surprise |
July 12, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 13, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
April 20, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
February 01, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Birthday Party |
December 27, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Birthday Party |
December 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
November 24, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Birthday Party |
April 21, 2023–April 23, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Camp Event |
February 13, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Dinner Party |
August 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
June 19, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Birthday Party |
June 15, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Anniversary Party |
May 27, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Teen Birthday Party |
April 04, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Religious Celebration |
February 29, 2020 • 8:30pm - 8:45pm | Surprise |
February 14, 2020 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Surprise |
February 14, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Personal Occasion |
February 14, 2020 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Surprise |
February 05, 2020 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 24, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
February 14, 2019 • 9:30pm - 9:45pm | Surprise |
February 14, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Personal Occasion |
January 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Retirement Party |
October 11, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 12, 2018 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Dinner Party |
March 18, 2018–March 19, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:00am | Worship Service |
February 16, 2018–February 17, 2018 • 3:00pm - 3:00am | Religious Celebration |
February 10, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Dinner Party |
February 09, 2018 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Weekly/Recurring Performance |
Set List
As set list is determined by the specific needs of the event, please communicate with me directly to determine the desired songs.
Influences & Inspiration
In no particular order...
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Bryan Duncan
- John Stoddart
- Kirk Franklin
- Stevie Wonder
- James Taylor
- Jason Mraz
- Allen Stone
- Leon Bridges
- Jonathan McReynolds
- Flannel Graph
- Sam Cooke