Bruno is a Brazilian drummer and percussionist based in Los Angeles and the long time drummer for indie rock icon Mitski.
Graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston and Los Angeles Music Academy, Bruno moved to New York in 2011 and to Los Angeles in 2020. Throughout the last 15 years, Bruno has toured every continent of the world, played drums on the hit Broadway show Hedwig and The Angry Inch (4x Tony Awards winner), appeared on many TV shows (credit list below), has performed at festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Primavera, Java Jazz Festival (Indonesia), Fuji Rock Festival (Japan) and legendary concert venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall (NYC), Red Rocks Amphitheater, Wembley Stadium, The Greek Theater, Ryman Auditorium, Kennedy Center, Central Park SummerStage amongst many more. Recording credits include records in the USA, Japan, Argentina and Brazil.
The November 2024 issue of Modern Drummer magazine features an extensive piece on Bruno’s drumming with indie rock icon Mitski, whom Bruno has been touring with for the past 7+ years. Bruno has also recorded drums on Mitski’s upcoming album (release date TBD).
Touring / Performance Credits:
Mitski, Yungblud, Joseph, A Great Big World, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Jake Clemons (from Bruce Springsteen’s band), Sandra Bernhard, Alex Newell (Glee), Haerts and more
Broadway Credits:
Hedwig and The Angry Inch; soundtrack of Eclipsed (Lupita Nyong’o)
TV Credits:
Conan, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live,
America’s Got Talent, Austin City Limits Live,
Today Show, CBS This Morning
Bruno is proudly endorsed by several of his favorite drum brands: Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Pro Mark Drumsticks, Alclair In Ear Monitors, Drumtacs and Big Fat Snare Drum.
Website Profiles:
Zildjian Cymbals, ProMark Drumsticks, Evans Drumheads, Alclair Audio, Big Fat Snare Drum