Blues-rock influenced guitarist writing pop-rock songs with a modern spin that tap into rock's golden age. Former member of NYC bands Bang the Drum and Half King, and NJ bands Gypsy and DownTown Mystic. “For decades, he has been living and breathing Blues-fueled Rock & Roll guitar.” - Bob Smith, The Static Dive.
With an interstate move in front of me, I wrote this song trying to focus on the positives of my uncertain future, instead of all the scary unknowns. At this point, I didn't have any idea where I was going. All I knew was that I should dream big. 😎
“It’s retro in the best way, nodding to rock-pop’s golden era while staying firmly planted in the present. “This Dream” makes a solid case that sometimes the most interesting stories come from life’s sudden changes…” - Muse Chronicle 11/26/25
Another song influenced by the huge interstate move from a couple of years ago. This song just popped out unexpectedly. That monumental time in my life was still driving these lyrics, apparently, pulling from what was hanging back there in the corners of my mind. Ooh, scary!
Features long time collaborator, DownTown Mystic who wrote & produced the song, and legends Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent of The E Street Band laying down a rock solid groove. First single from the album release, "One More Chance" 6/11/21.
Times Square performance footage & additional still photos courtesy of Gerard Byrne.
The first single from The Landing, also on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.
"Bruce Engler’s vocals are captivating all the way through and the songwriting writing is just brilliant.” - Jamsphere Magazine, January, 2020
Acoustic slide instrumental from my Hudson River Anthology album.
From the album, Hudson River Anthology. Video directed & shot by Netherlands based DP, Roeland Bentvelzen. Music features Brett Engler on Drums, Dave Hedden on Percussion & Angus McEachern on Bass Guitar. Available on iTunes, Spotify, etc.