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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"

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Real Name:Bruce Thiessen
Member Since:July 29, 2006
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Hello Darlin'! It's Twitty Tuesday! Posted May 13, 2008
Welcome to Twitty Tuesday.  I'm Dr BLT.  I'll be your host.  Today we're going to take an up... Read More >>
Melt with this! Nu Bako Sound Fusion Challenge: Mix Bakersfield Sound and Modern English Posted May 13, 2008
On Thursday, May 15, I'll stop the world, just long enough for you to melt with this! This one is for all of you... Read More >>
Bakersfield's Next Buck talent contest: Deadline extended, rules explained, your questions addressed Posted May 13, 2008
If any of you are requiring a more complete explanation about Bakersfield's Next Buck talent contest, or you would... Read More >>

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Yeah, coming to think of it, Hello Darlin' sounds conspicuously similar to one I wrote and recorded as a... Read More >>
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The next time you talk to him, tell him I said, thanks for the song :) Read More >>
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Don't sell yourself short.  You could be Bakesfield's Next Buck! Read More >>

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Yeah, coming to think of it, Hello Darlin' sounds conspicuously similar to one I wrote and recorded as a... Read More >>
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He did mention something about royalties and copyright infringement, but when I reminded him of his... Read More >>
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Comment From: witterpitters

Tue Nov 6, 2007 16:03:02 PST
Hello fellow Canadian! I'm from Toronto :-) Have been here since 1953 but have gone "home" several times. All my cousins live in Canada (all over) and some are coming to visit at Christmas. I just retired from 16 years at Bakersfield College, hence my comment about education system. Do you know Linda Quinones-Vaughan at Cal State?
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Comment From: freethinker

Sat Oct 20, 2007 22:33:48 PDT
I'm so glad you post here.. thank you for your intelligent heart-felt posts, they keep me grounded from wanting my head to explode!
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Comment From: damitjanet

Wed Aug 22, 2007 08:26:48 PDT
You totally Rawk! Love reading your postings. Now if I can only find my way out of a paper sack! Can't wait to read more. ~Janet
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Comment From: mentoburu

Wed May 30, 2007 17:52:45 PDT
DrBLT featured in Issue #3 of Bakotopia Magazine...nc-17 issue! woop-woop!
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