Raised in a musical family in Little Rock, AR, Mesko began piano lessons at age 8 and switched to guitar at age 10. He continued formal lessons through high school, at which time he studied Jazz Theory & Ensemble for college credit under Michael Carenbauer (who studied under Pat Metheny at Berklee) at the University of AR Little Rock. During junior high Brian learned drums and bass, and has continued developing them professionally along side the guitar.

While completing a bachelor's degree in Recording Industry at Middle TN State, Mesko lived in or near Nashville from 1997 - 2005 and played with such jazz greats as Les McCann, Tony Monaco, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Jorgensen and Jeff Coffin. He also worked with Roland Gresham, The Tao Jones, Sam Brooker, Greg Bryant, Chris West, Moe Denham, Nioshi Jackson and Charles Treadway.

After moving to central Virginia in 2005, Brian has been very active in the scene playing with Robert Jospe, John D'earth, Bobby Read, Charles Owens, Lew Taylor, The Rootdowns, The Nicholson Brothers, Funk45, Liz Barnes, Ray Caddell and recently Wayne Newton. He has also shared the stage with blues legend Bob Margolin, and with DJ Williams Projekt several times.

Brian thanks his wife Melissa, son Benjamin, parents and mentors for all of their love and support!



currently a member of :

THE ROOTDOWNS - funk/ jazz/ soul

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ROBERT JOSPE GROUP - jazz/fusion/latin

GREEN EARRINGS - Steely Dan Tribute Band

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FUNK 45 - funk/ soul

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THE NICHOLSON BROTHERS - blues/ rock/ r & b

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THE MESKOS - acoustic duo with my wife Melissa, blues/rock/jazz