Mainly a solo act but often performing with my friend Oliver Johnson on Guitars and vocals.
Influences
Greg Brown, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Bob Marley, Micheal Franti, Lori Cullen, Layah Jane, Oliver Johnson, Eden Hertzog, Bill Frisell, Al Green and of course Stevie...
Brian’s music is rooted in the folk, pop and soul traditions of his heroes.
He often draws comparisons to artists such as James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Bruce Cockburn and Stevie Wonder.
Brian has recently released his second cd of original material entitled
“Let The Darkness Go”.
Approaching the stage like an old friend; excited, warm and ready to engage, Brian’s command of his guitar allows him to create a complete sound as a solo performer or as the focus in a duo or trio.
The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals recognized his songwriting in 2005 by awarding him the Colleen Peterson Award.
Brian has performed at such festivals as Home County, Mariposa, Shelter
Valley, Winterfolk ,Toronto City Roots, NXNE, SXSW and Boston’s NEMO festival. He was recently a performer on the 2007 Barenaked Ladies Ships and Dips Carribean cruise tour.
Outside of his solo career, Brian can be seen performing regularly with many local greats such as Lori Cullen and Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies). He can also be heard on recordings by The Wailin’ Jennys, Lori Cullen, Kevin Hearn
and Harmony Trowbridge.
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it was a real pleasure to play w/ you at Home County. perhaps we'll run into each other in Toronto in the coming months; we're playing two shows in the big town in August, and Nick Zubeck will be having his CD release show at the Tranzac in September. hope all is well.
Thanks so much for the comment. I listened to your songs and I love the earthy groove of your music very much. Keep in touch Brian and thanks again. Graham Ronne
I know, I know - slowest interviewer in the world! I'm just getting settled into a new office and will soon clear my schedule to get interviews with awesome artists like yourself rolling! I've got interviews to set up with some of your friends too! Let's get Canadian music out there and noticed!
