My name is Dr. B.L.T. (Bruce L. Thiessen, Ph.D.), but you can call me Bruce or Dr. BLT. I'm a singer/songwriter who writes, records, and produces his own music in his own storytelling style, but he
also brings in other artists as performers, vocalists, and co-writers who offer their own creative interpretation of his unique style.
My music credentials include: recently placing a song on the top 30 at #21 at mp3000.net with a song that has become known as The Black Santa Song; getting national airplay; and having a cameo on
an MTV-award-nominated music video by Cake for a song called Short Skirt/Long Jacket.
In addition to being a singer/songwiter, I have a day job. I am a clinical/forensic psychologist, a university instructor. I was born and raised in Canada, but I am a dual citizen, a long-time
resident of California, and a current resident of Bakersfield.
For ten years, I've been write articles that integrate psychological principles and spiritual insights for Vocations and Prayer magazine. For nearly as long, I've been writing an advice column,
writing interview/profile pieces, and doing CD reviews for the e-zine, Phantom Tollbooth: http://www.tollbooth.org
I am the "Fan in Black," who wrote and released an entire CD featuring original songs about the life and music of Johnny Cash. If you've visited Russo's at the Marketplace recently, you'll also
notice that I've released several other CDs, including Confessions of a Buckaholic, a Buck Owens tribute CD featuring original songs about the life and music of Buck Owens.
I listen to, write, and record modern rock, alt rock, retro rock, classic rock, country, alt country and many more styles of music. I write and record a new song almost every day. What can I say?
Music rocks!
PS: "I am always looking for vocaiist and other musician to perform, and record my many many songs. So if you live in the Bakersfield area and would like a chance to record one of my songs please
contact me".
It's a done deal. The mechanical rights have been officially granted. There may be few finishing touches like another layer of harmony to be added by BakersfieldSounDiva, Theresa Spanke to Kim McAbee and Jerry Rothberg's harmony, and then a few tweaks in the mix. Otherwise, the song will be officially released on 8/10/09 at the stroke of midnight (a midnight Dr BLT release custom). On that day, be the first to secure a copy, thus, becoming the proud owner of the very first mp3 copy of Billie Jean (Country duet version) by hitting the "music" button and going to the CD, From Buck Owens Blvd. to Merle Haggard Drive.
Stay tuned right here for more details and for a brand new Penny Marie interview. Penny Marie and Dr BLT in the studio for Billie Jean recording session, circa, July 2009
I'm jealous, Dr BLT. No, seriously, I'm happy for you and Penny Marie. Best of wishes.
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Congratulations on getting the rights to air this song! It should be an interesting mix.
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