Born in Columbia, Missouri, Brian Elder has been performing and writing music professionally for nearly fifteen years. His diverse style of performance and songwriting has been called “folky, jazz-inflected funk” by the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Brian performs on vocals, violin, mandolin, and guitar with his latest creation, The Side Door String Band. He also serves as the Principal Second Violinist of the University City Symphony Orchestra and performs regularly with various orchestras and ensembles in the St. Louis Metro area.
After graduating from the University of Missouri with degrees in Music and Political Science, Brian spent five years with his band E. M. Grueve (Groove) releasing three records and traveling extensively throughout the Midwest. In 2006 Brian released his first solo album entitled “Preservation Hall” and debuted the project with a benefit concert for the St. Louis Arc and New Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and the American Federation of Musician’s.
Brian’s performances during the past year included a featured set at Variety’s Night of the Rising Stars and guest violin appearances with the Peter Mayer Group and with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. His various ensembles have opened for Pat Benatar, The Doobie Brothers, The Neville Brothers, Sister Hazel, Canned Heat, .38 Special, Little Feat, Leftover Salmon, and the Atomic Fireballs. Brian and his wife Robyne live in St. Louis City and are the proud new parents of their first son Will.
Brian Elder Music
5th & Turner Productions
5628 Pernod Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
www.brianelder.net
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A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
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Hey Brian thanks for the request - your music sounds great... nice vibe. It was great working with you at the Garden last night. Let's keep in touch. Shine on!
Hi Brian Elder, just a quick hello from the Jazz Pistols - hope you are doing fine and having a great weekend. Wish you all the best - thanks for being our friend and good luck for the things you do. Best regards - Christoph
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I definitely like your music, not just complimenting you! Um...sometime I will have to get around to seeing you in concert. Well, Take Care--Britt Meister
