Hello,
I am a Singer/Songwriter of diverse styles.
I am from the state of Iowa in the USA but now reside in the Netherlands.

I am hopefully developing a distinctive acoustic and personal style.

Thank you for listening to some or all of my recordings.
I play, sing and have recorded most of these on my own.

Latest News

I have entered,

THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AWARDS 2006
(MUSIC AID)
http://www.musicaidawards.com

With my song -Nothing In Return- which is featured on this site.

I have WON the title of Best Male Solo Artist from the country where I reside,
The Netherlands. In addition
-Nothing In Return- (song)
is a runner up in the catogory Best Songwriter.

I think this is pretty exciting! Please have a listen and tell me what you think.

x brian

Biography

Brian entered THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AWARDS 2006
(MUSIC AID) http://www.musicaidawards.com with his song 'Nothing In Return.'
He won the title Best Male Solo Artist, Netherlands.
In addition 'Nothing In Return' is a runner up in the category Best Songwriter.

Song writing has been a favourite past time for Brian for many years, as well as making home recordings. His natural musical capabilities however, were developed firstly through dance.
Brian has an extensive professional dance career. Studying at the University of Iowa, physical education and dance Department, he then took scholarship in New York City at The Alvin Ailey Dance studio and Broadway Dance Center. His early career took him around the world dancing in the USA, Canada, Europe as well as Asia. Brian has sung in several Broadway Musicals, including Evita, West Side Story, and 'Cats'.

Music has been an ever present factor in Brian's life. Starting with drums as a teen, then guitar and piano, Brian has been developed his song writing and is a self taught musician. Brian's inging technique has been further developed by studying with English bass baritone, David Wilson-Johnson.