* Auditioning for New Member
Fiddle / Banjo / Mandolin
Influences
Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Ronnie Milsap, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Randy Travis, Chris LeDoux, Mickey Gilley, Alan Jackson, all the 50-70’s oldies but goodies, and every other singer on the radio you can sing along with while driving.
Born in Denver, Colorado on May 24, 1972, Brian was raised in Mustang, a small town in
Oklahoma just west of Oklahoma City. In short, Mustang was simply a small country community
surrounded by a few nearby cities. This gave Brian the opportunity to grow up just the way he
loved. He, along with his two brothers, spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoors, hiking, fishing,
and camping, but was close enough to a city where he could always find something going on. He
spent much of his young life in the Boy Scouts, leading and teaching younger scouts, even
earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Brian was shaped by his love for family, friends, outdoors, music,
community, and God.
His earliest memory of singing was at a family reunion when he was 10. Brian, along with his
two brothers, Mark & Scott, was talked into going on stage and singing "Swingin", his favorite
song at the time. After the initial surge of fear and stage fright pasted, Brian unknowingly got his
first glimpse of how much fun it was to perform in front of people. This musical spark started a
flame that would continue to grow. Since then, Brian always had a passion for singing, whether it
was just for himself or in front of other people. From participating in a variety of choirs in both
school and church, it seems music was always some part of his life as he was growing up.
Later, Brian bought a karaoke machine from a friend, which spurred his interest in performing.
"It is amazing how something you can sing can affect people so emotionally." -Brian He started
playing little mini karaoke concerts for a fishing retreat in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Anything and
everything, whatever people wanted to hear. Although his roots were in traditional and country
music, he would try anything and everything. And if he couldn't do it, he would bring someone up
to help. Of course he always wanted to bring someone else up to sing or join in. He just loved to
watch the music take hold and see everyone have a great time!!!! Actually, Brian still holds these
mini karaoke gigs whenever he gets the chance to just kick back and have fun.
Hi...Welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site for a visit. Thank you too for the add, and for the friendship.
If you'd like to find out a little more about Slick Nickel go to www.slicknickelyumaaz and hey, if you have a few minutes, check out our new CD, "MAGIC" at www.cdbaby.com/cd/slicknickel They make great stocking stuffers!
Here's hoping you have a fantastic week. Come back and visit again when you have time.
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