In this episode of "In the Studio," Darius Fentress converses with musician and creative artist Bruce Briggz. They discuss Bruce's journey in the music industry, highlighting his early start in church, his move between cities, and eventual settling into the LA and Vegas scenes. Bruce shares stories of networking, auditions, and working with artists like Kelly Price. He emphasizes the importance of networking and connections in the industry. Bruce also talks about his experience with Cirque du Soleil's Mad Apple show in Las Vegas and how he balances this with personal life as a family man. The episode concludes with a discussion of Bruce's latest project, an audio drama titled "When He Looked at Me," which offers a contemporary take on a biblical story.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:01 Meet Bruce Briggs

02:00 Bruce's Early Life and Musical Beginnings

04:21 First Drumming Experiences

08:26 Growing as a Musician

15:55 Networking and Early Gigs

18:23 Moving to Seattle and Professional Growth

26:33 Journey to LA and Career Breakthrough

32:04 First Audition Experience

33:27 Networking in LA

37:18 Vegas Residency Opportunity

41:20 Adjusting to Corporate Entertainment

45:31 Balancing Family and Career

51:48 Creating an Audio Book Musical

01:06:41 Conclusion and Future Projects