HOME BASE: Southern Ocean County

STYLE: Sentimental folk and soul covers, plus requests, inspired by Harry Chapin, James Taylor and Paul Simon, with a low-key romantic vibe.

LINEUP: Bill Brucato, vocals and guitar.

WORD UP: Despite having played locally for decades, Brucato counts himself among the county’s best kept secrets.

FUN FACTS: The self-taught musician has been singing all his life, but he didn’t pick up the guitar until the age of 20. Brucato recently retired from his career as a tugboat captain.