There is a certain smell that immediately takes me back to my grandma's house. I couldn't capture it with words, so I wrote a song about that house and more importantly, that spectacular woman <3  
LYRICS:
The coffee's made with gracious care 
The door wide open well aware of company
I'm happy at grandma's house 

A bowl of grapes is always out  
the Christmas tree is tall and round
it feels like the 50s at grandma's house,  now

Whenever I catch that smell or hear a tale of glory 
I know she's paying me a visit through cedar and stories 

The upright beckons me inside
Family portraits left and right 
I’m tethered to this place and time
At Grandma’s house 

Climb up to the balcony 
Or join the dining room for tea 
Just be wherever you may be 
At Grandma’s house, now 

Whenever I catch that smell or hear a tale of glory 
I know she's paying me a visit through cedar and stories 

OO [interlude]

Whenever I catch that smell or hear a tale of glory 
I know she's paying me a visit through cedar and stories 

The quiet ticking of a clock
Takes me back to grandma's house 
I close my eyes and see her smile
Please stay in my mind for a while 
It's been some time
I miss your eyes 
 
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Grandma's House (Kelli Bruno)

Merry Christmas Tommy!

Exit 131 off the GSP
Found a Willow Road house and signed the lease 
They got one set of parents up in Framingham
The other set is basically down the street (AY!)

Who the hell moves to Metuchen 
Who the hell moves to Metuchen (I said)
Who the hell moves to Metuchen
Who the hell.... yeah yeah 

Day 1, I hear the neighbor is already complaining
Take a chill pill man, you're pretty fuckin' draining
They got a bullseye with your face on a shelf 
And that's great, but I keep on askin’ myself

Who the hell moves to Metuchen 
Who the hell moves to Metuchen (I said)
Who the hell moves to Metuchen
Who the hell.... yeah yeah

So my son sits me down and tells me straight,
“Dad, I'm beginning to question this place” 
I took a deep breath and said without blinking,
"Son, I have no idea what you were thinking!" 

Who the hell moves to Metuchen 
Who the hell moves to Metuchen (I said)
Who the hell moves to Metuchen
Who the hell.... yeah yeah  
[repeat]

Who The Hell Moves To Metuchen (by Kelli Bruno & Tommy Kirman)

Lonely Shadow is the opening track of my second album, Company. You can listen to the real version at the link below (and all DSPs), but this is the little demo I recorded in my home studio back in 2022. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/track/0VR1dfw3avh0O1INB7SRBU?si=103c05b6cde141fc

Lonely Shadow (2022 Demo)

A Brandi song I recorded for Ben and Gabby - 10/3/15 :) 

Have You Ever (Brandi Carlile cover)

I see this song going in many directions, this is just one version I've recorded so far ... in my tiny NYC bedroom :) Headphones suggested! 

My Soul, My Spirit (Original)

Learning this song brought me so much joy during a terrible week. This is live voice and guitar in 1 take - thanks to my Tascam microphone. 
Hope you enjoy :)

LOST STARS - Kelli Bruno raw Cover (Adam Levine song from Begin Again)

The coffee's made with gracious care 
The door wide open well aware of company
I'm happy at grandma's house 

A bowl of grapes is always out  
the Christmas tree is tall and round 
it felt like the 50s at grandma's house 

Whenever I catch that smell or hear a tale of glory 
I know she's paying me a visit through cedar and stories 

Have some bacon, how is school
Did you bring your suit for the pool 
It's playtime
So divine 
At grandma's house 

I see your brother adores you 
Can you play me a piano tune
Great company
I'm happy at grandma's house 

Whenever I catch that smell or hear a tale of glory 
I know she's paying me a visit through cedar and stories

The quiet ticking of a clock
Takes me back to grandma's house 
I close my eyes and see her smile
Please stay in my mind for a while 
It's been some time
I miss your eyes

Cedar And Stories - rough demo

My Dad has been asking for a recording of Black Water... and I finally delivered :)   www.kellibruno.com

Instrumentation: 
Voice / harmonies 
Acoustic guitar
Lead acoustic guitar 
Bass guitar
Violin
Cajon
Shaker
Claves

Black Water (Doobie Brothers Cover)

Singer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Indie-Folk Performing Artist, Composer/Arranger based in Hoboken, NJ! 
LGBTQ chick with a velvety voice who makes you swoon with live looping harmonies and thoughtfully crafted accompaniment.

Kelli Bruno

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