Booking Bruce Hornsby

Bruce Hornsby is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and bandleader whose work has traversed rock, jazz, bluegrass, folk and beyond. Born on November 23, 1954 in Virginia, Hornsby developed a profound musical vocabulary—drawing from his upbringing and formal music studies to craft a distinctive voice at the piano. He first came to global attention in the mid-1980s with his band Bruce Hornsby & the Range, when their single “The Way It Is” hit number one and became a defining track of the era.

Beyond commercial success, Hornsby’s career is marked by bold musical exploration. He has collaborated with legendary artists and ensembles, joined the touring lineup of the Grateful Dead for more than one hundred shows, and seamlessly switched between mainstream pop, jam-band contexts and sophisticated jazz or bluegrass projects. His work earned him multiple Grammy Awards and the reputation of a “musician’s musician” who insists on integrity and innovation.

Interesting facts: he studied at Berklee College of Music and the University of Miami, worked as a staff songwriter in Los Angeles before his breakthrough, and is known for live performances where he takes audience requests, blurring the line between artist and audience. Moreover, Hornsby has reinvented his sound repeatedly—delving into modern classical cues, film score fragments and chamber music collaborations in recent years. His 2019-2022 trilogy of albums exemplifies this evolution, proving that he continually challenges expectations. On stage, Bruce Hornsby combines technical virtuosity with accessible songwriting, genuineness and emotional resonance—making him a standout choice for events that desire more than a setlist, but a moment of real musical connection.