What are we going to be remembered for? Are we willing to work towards our legacy or let others create our path? It takes a special amount of courage to believe in our talents and trust our plans, while balancing life’s ups and downs, and going after our dreams with determination. Creative Soul, Bryce Ivie, pursues his artistic and entrepreneurial ideas with conviction in every step he takes. With a valiant heart, he’s pioneering auspicious projects that will have a long-lasting and rich impact on future generations.
Bryce Ivie is a singer-songwriter and lead vocalist and guitarist for the band, Sun State Blues. He’s also a member of Sugarshack Music Channel as a Podcast Host, Experience Director, and Venue Manager.
Growing up under the Miamian sun, Bryce revealed his musical talents as early as three years old, grabbing pots and pans to make music. The son of a pastor, the ministry environment introduced Bryce to the creative arts, full of dancing, music, and community.
In his teenage years, while living in Orlando, Florida, Bryce was drawn to exploring the underground and hard-core music era and finding inspiration to join garage bands. Once in high school and living in North Carolina, he was in orchestra and jazz bands, playing at church on the weekends, and loving music.
At 17, he moved to Bonita Springs, his current hometown where he honed his musical talents and started to write songs. “I love the creative process of a song.” Bryce describes how he enjoys taking a song apart, putting it back together, and molding it delicately. He recalls borrowing instruments from his teachers and recording raw sounds, such as the rain, to mix with his music and produce the songs in a quiet classroom.
Together with his friends, Bryce turned their passion project into a career, forming Sun State Blues, an Alternative Country Americana band. In 2024, they had their first Sugarshack Live Sessions performance. They also perform around Bonita Springs and other cities, spreading positive vibes with their groovy music, available to stream everywhere.
Bryce got involved with Sugarshack Music Channel in the most flabbergasting ways: While working at a coffee shop, Bryce was included in the commercial videos that were being shot by Sugarshack Media. Identifying Bryce was comfortable in front of the cameras, he caught the attention of the Sugarshack crew. At that moment, they were looking to add a new member to their creative team and Bryce seemed prodigious. In July 2022, Bryce officially became part of the Sugarshack family as a Podcast Host and later became their Experience Director and Venue Manager.
Bryce was an important part of the development and launching of the Sugarshack Music Experience, an unforgettable MUSIC DISCOVERY experience by attending an up close, exclusive, and live recording of a Sugarshack Session*. He oversees the guests and bands, assuring everyone has what they need and that everything is running accordingly and smoothly, creating a one-of-a-kind hypersurreal experience.
As the venue manager and booking director of Sugarshack Downtown, Bryce is happy to be part of a legacy of 20 years in the making and helping it grow. “It’s a work environment where the lifestyle and the workspace culture align with a person’s personal goals.” Bryce describes that being part of Sugarshack has been beyond fulfilling, and like no other business partnership. Bryce and the team are manifesting sustainable opportunities for local families, businesses, and musicians worldwide.
A DIY and hard-working soul, Bryce is reshaping the corporate and creative culture with groundbreaking and effective ideas made of steel. His journey is monumental, and his legacy will undoubtedly strike the earth and celestial horizons with the utmost rewards.
“If there is something in your life that you need to work on, try to slow down to do the work. Do it the right way, even if it’s painful. Be bold. Create something that is built to last. Whether it’s family, a creative venture, whatever it is, slow down and do the work, the hard work, to create something that is built to last.” – Bryce Ivie
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