Musical Background

     BRIAN grew up singing in the church and sang in the high school choir.  He got his first guitar at age 15 and started incorporating the guitar with vocals.

     BRIAN helped form a rock band named PARADIGM at the end of high school.  Providing lead vocals and rhythm guitar, BRIAN fronted the band for 7 years, produced multiple albums, and opened for many national acts.  BRIAN has extensive live performace experience, playing over 100 shows each with the band and as a solo act.
                  http://www.myspace.com/paradigmtexasrock

Influences

     BRIAN has been influenced by the musical stylings of John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Colbie Callait, Nickelback, Trapt, Hootie & the Blowfish, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Metallica, Enigma, Jon Mclaughlin, and many more.

Education

     In between shows, BRIAN attended The University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in 2008 with a degree in business marketing.

Activites

     When he is not playing gigs, BRIAN enjoys relaxing with family and friends, motorcycle riding, snowboarding, exercising, camping, the outdoors, church, movies, barbeques, and beer.