Brian started out as a bass player/harmonica player in the late 80s playing in various RnB outfits before hooking up with Redvers Bailey,Andy Wood and Graham Twist (Whole Lotta Led) in Gloucester power pop combo Total Silence.The band enjoyed a memorable few years together supporting the likes of Dr and The Medics and The Commitments.The highlight being a performance at Summer Live, 95 Oxford in front of 10,000 + crowd.Headline act that day were the mighty PJ and Duncan!
Brian left the band to concentrate on sound engineering,working with the likes of Captain Sensible and The Selector.
After a break from music for a few years Brian returned to his blues roots as one half of the acoustic roots due Hair with Mickey Sims on Guitar.Brian featuring on Vocals,Bass,Mandolin and Harmonica.Hair performed at The Pontardawe and Raglan Music Festivals and were regulars on the South Wales folk circuit.
In 2005 Brian joined top South Wales blues band Talkin Blues as Vocalist/Harmonica player.His vocals and trademark harp playing can be heard on the four profile songs along with the guitar of Ken Markham.
Since parting company with Talkin Blues,Brian is a much in demand Harmonica player,performing with the likes of Tommy Allen of Trafficker amongst others.
He is currently writing a selection of songs influenced by the likes of Nick Drake and Paul Weller,with a view to recording sometime in late 08,early 09.In addition to a acoustic roots duo and RnB/Soul project.
Watch this space!
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Thanx for the comment Bri! Great stuff ya putting out there mate, Its just what the doctor ordered. A lot of Rocki'n Penacilin Blues!....Peace and Respect...Mojo!
Hiya Bri.....Great pic you got...How's things? All good here. In notts at the min, went to Boro last night to watch weller and met up with a few from the forum...Great night..xx
Hello there .your very welcome for the add,its nice to meet ya ..thanx also for good wishes for the baggies -fingers crossed --legs and eyes crossed also lol!!
Hi Guys, Had a great w/e in Wales, will be at The Swell Bar, Cardiff again on the 14th June. This Sat 5th April, Jay Tamkin Band will be opening for Stan Webbs CHICKEN SHACK, check it out on www. thecrackers. co. uk Cheers
