Bryce Larsen
Greenvale, New York, United States | SELF
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Local Goes Idol
Anyone who tuned into to the premiere of season nine of American Idol may have caught a brief glimpse of a familiar face – Alexandria native Bryce Larsen. Currently living in Long Island NY, Larsen was one of hundreds of hopefuls who braved the first audition in Boston, and was one of the lucky few who got the coveted “golden ticket” to Hollywood.
Like many who feature on American Idol, this is not the beginning of the musical road for Larsen. For the past nine years, Bryce has fronted the Long Island-based band, Stealing Jane, a hard hitting, horn-laden, groove-happy pop rock band that has made a name for itself within the New York scene, as well as New England and beyond. With two releases under their belt, the band seems poised for greatness, should they continue.
Bryce has also kept busy as a solo artist, performing acoustically as well as releasing the fantastic full-length album, Sport Of Kings. Citing influences from Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, & Stevie Wonder to Elvis Costello, Frank Sinatra, and Bob Marley, Bryce (both within and without the band) weaves his influences into a musical tapestry that is all his own. Highlights of the album include the jazzy opener, “Sting”, the breezy “Barefeet”, and the album-closing cover of Elvis Costello’s, “Big Sister’s Clothes”.
What matters most for the judges and viewers of American Idol, however, is Bryce’s voice. Fortunately, there is no shortage in that department. Blessed with a set of pipes that recall the smooth stylings of Michael Buble, the funky affectations of Stevie Wonder, and the laid-back delivery of Jack Johnson, there is also a mysterious dynamic range that shows its colors only when the time is right (unlike some Idol contestants). Fans of last year’s winner, Kris Allen, will quickly gather into Bryce Larsen’s corner.
As of this writing, Bryce Larsen was among the winners from the Boston audition, and is headed for the brutality that is known as Hollywood Week. By the time this goes to press, who knows what will have happened in the fast-paced world of American Idol, but be sure that we will all be cheering for our hometown boy!
For more information on Bryce & Stealing Jane, and to hear samples and buy CDs, visit http://myspace.com/bryceacoustic and http://www.myspace.com.stealingjane or check out their releases on iTunes.
- Old Town Crier (MD)
Discography
Sport of Kings, Hip Hop UnPopped
W/ Stealing Jane:
Say Something, The Signal
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Bio
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Bryce moved at age 7 to Long Island, NY, but it wasn’t until after high school that his growing interest in making music really became a passion. He learned to play mostly through his own compositions, and thus developed a very unique rhythm-oriented style of playing that is a real conglomeration of rock and R&B styles.
For the past nine years, Bryce has fronted the Long Island-based band, Stealing Jane, a hard hitting, horn-laden, groove-happy pop rock band that has made a name for itself within the New York scene, as well as New England and beyond. With two releases under their belt, the band seems poised for greatness.
Bryce has also kept busy as a solo artist, performing acoustically as well as releasing the fantastic full-length album, Sport Of Kings. Citing influences from Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, & Stevie Wonder to Elvis Costello, Frank Sinatra, and Bob Marley, Bryce (both within and without the band) weaves his influences into a musical tapestry that is all his own. Highlights of the album include the jazzy opener, “Sting”, the breezy “Barefeet”, and the album-closing cover of Elvis Costello’s, “Big Sister’s Clothes”.
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