Eddie Bruce Performs the Music of Tony Bennett at Mauch Chunk Opera House

Eddie Bruce is a natural performer – he always has been. Whether he’s singing his popular tribute to Tony Bennett, or appearing with The Philly Pops, or performing for hundreds of guests at an event, he instinctively knows how to engage his audiences. Michael Feinstein said after a performance in his New York supper club, “Eddie Bruce has a wonderful voice. And, his stage presence and tone are just as good.”

A frequently requested performer, he presented Eddie Bruce & Friends at Sugar House Casino for two and a half years, works in clubs in the region and from coast to coast, including New York’s famed 54 Below. When he presented his Bruce on Bennett show at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, he had a two-week sold-out engagement....

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Eddie Bruce is a natural performer – he always has been. Whether he’s singing his popular tribute to Tony Bennett, or appearing with The Philly Pops, or performing for hundreds of guests at an event, he instinctively knows how to engage his audiences. Michael Feinstein said after a performance in his New York supper club, “Eddie Bruce has a wonderful voice. And, his stage presence and tone are just as good.”

A frequently requested performer, he presented Eddie Bruce & Friends at Sugar House Casino for two and a half years, works in clubs in the region and from coast to coast, including New York’s famed 54 Below. When he presented his Bruce on Bennett show at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, he had a two-week sold-out engagement.

Courtesy of backing band The Tom Adams Trio, Bruce on Bennett also provides a glimpse of the remarkable talent that is bandleader Tom Adams. At the Mauch Chunk Opera House, Mr. Adams plays the venue’s 1898 Chickering Grand. In the hands of a pianist like Adams (backed by Don Moyer on upright bass, and Grant MacAvoy on drums), the piano becomes the perfect instrument for the warm acoustics of the Opera House. You can see why he has played for Bette Midler, Anita O’Day, Petula Clark, Mel Torme – even pop singers like Jewell.

Eddie Bruce is also a popular media personality. He was the original host of “Dancin’ on Air,” a popular TV show in the 80’s, and recently hosted the reunion show on Channel 17, WPHL-TV. He was also a radio talk-show host for many years on WWDB-FM. The Eddie Bruce Orchestra is one of the most prominent social bands in the region and recently he led them at the prestigious Academy Ball, The Assembly Ball and the Ball in the Square in Rittenhouse Square.

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