Stephen Bruton - Epiphany Channel
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this exclusive interview with Elise Ballard and Epiphany Channel, prolific musician/songwriter/music producer, Stephen Bruton, talks about one of his last and most miraculous epiphanies. This interview can also be found in Ballard's book Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage and Transform, published by Random House.
I used to do all of Stephen's major guitar work. We became friends over time. One night I entered the Saxon Pub in Austin, and Stephen stopped a song he'd just begun and said: "Hey folks, That's Ed ... ( my last name not important to this) ... " don't encourage him".
Then, as the audience laughed, he started the song again. He'd call Monte Montgomery ( great guitarist) "Mindy" from the stage. He'd actually out-heckle the hecklers ... though no one really heckled him. ... He was too darn good to seriously heckle. And; anyone he DID "heckle" felt like a part of the brotherhood/sisterhood he created. They felt Included.
I'd tell him ( when he'd call, re his guitars) " Bring it by; I'll ruin it for you". He'd say stuff like: "Don't flatter yourself".
So anyway; while he was one hell of a player, and used to play through the changes more than just modally. He did, ( as I knew him) to have a deep respect for just normal every-day folks he ran into. That shows in his Epiphany. ...He didn't HAVE to do this, on his way out. He did it as a gift to us all. .. and an very eloquent, excellent gift, at that.
You might want to listen to "The Road to Austin". It has some crazy good stuff on it. Stephen had a lot to do with making that happen. Bonnie Raitt, Eric Johnson, Ruthie Foster, David Grissom., Joe Ely...and Many many more friends of Stephen.
A cool guy.
Thank you Stephen.
That is profound. That is THE biggest hurdle for every single human being...acceptance of this moment. Not giving in per se, but accepting the existence of this moment. He got it. Now, it's our turn.
as a cancer survivor his words really move me
Stephen's gift was so big and strong that I'm sure he touched a lot of souls and made a lasting difference in his life time.
I'm curious when this interview was shot. We in Austin especially miss Stephen in our hearts, on our streets and in our clubs. I wanna say thanks to T. Bone Burnett for connecting and working with Stephen, to help bring his talents to that level that Stephen has long deserved. I know The Resentments miss Stephen as one of their long-sitting members. Going to their gigs and feeling the love between all those talented souls, passing their songs to one another - awesome! See you at the Saxon!
I didn't know Stephen personally, but I was a regular customer at Record Town and became friends with his mother, Kathleen, and his brother, Sumter. I heard a lot of stories about Stephen and his career with Kris, Bonnie, his acting and his solo work. I really loved his solo albums, especially the debut "What It Is" which had such great songs like "Waiting for a Long Time", "This Train Is Gone", "Big Top Hat", and that devastatingly great ballad "Getting Over You". I really wish I had met him, but I'll always remember him as an amazing singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer.
Rest in eternal peace dear Stephen.
I have a friend in the music business who told me how Stephen had helped him in his days of cold turkey getting out of his heroin addiction. Stephen flew straight to New York to help him and encourage him not to give up. My friend finally got through the worst time of his life and has never touched heroin again with Stephen there for him.
Bless Stephen for his caring ways, help and tough love for my friend. 🙏🏼 ❤
Everyone should watch this. Accept the moment. I enjoy Stephen's music everyday through one form or the other.
A timeless message for these extraordinary times. From no ordinary man.
Life is just an illusion... you play the part and then you move on. Praise those who have so much to contribute, as we all know
I miss this brother's voice so much. Sweet tender video, thank you for sharing it.
you are missed, thank you for all the laughter and good music, hope you are having a beautiful new incarnation, i know you are! xxxx
Something I like so much about Stephen's music is that he put an emphasis on integrity and telling the truth. I only saw him perform twice at the Saxton Pub, but the music and the man are unforgettable. Thanks, Stephen.
Miss You...Love You...Thank You!!!!
Thank you for these words from a dear old friend. He is speaking to me from the other side now, and it's still the truth. We miss you Stephen.
Stephen was life changing for me, in talent, but much more importantly in soul. God bless Stephen and his family. I'll not forget shaking his hand at the Saxon Pub....
Funny feelings I don't understand. Never met or even saw Stephen perform, in fact I didn't even know of him until Crazy Heart came out, but I feel like I have lost something dear. Really wished I had know of him 5 years ago when I moved to the DFW area. I would have made every effort to have seen him perform...many times. Now that is gone. So how is it you can miss someone you never knew?
he was amazing, pure of heart and spirit
Damn, I just saw Crazy Heart and discovered Stephens music thru the movie. I learned today that he passed away back in May. Wouldve loved to see him live! Damn. Thats all I can say. Damn....
Wow. First time I've ever been slapped in the face through a computer screen.
Miss you Stephen. R.I.P.
@Bluesbabesrv - late April of 2008.
ditto, EXACTLY what you said, Dollar...right down to the hand shake!
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god bless
mick
When was this video recorded?