Vocalist, multi-genre songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Brian began singing at 14, using Jazz standards. At 16, he auditioned as a vocalist for the Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts (LACHSA). As a student, he performed on many occassions as lead vocalist of the LACHSA Jazz Ensemble. He took academic classes in the morning, college-level music courses in the afternoon, and at night played piano and sang in Old Town Pasadena. He began to sing at more Los Angeles clubs, though still a minor. Brian sang the national anthem at Dodger Stadium and was featured in articles in the Pasadena Star News and La Opinion. One sports journalist called his performance "the highlight of the game."
Still in his teens, he sang at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival. He often was invited to sing with professional acts, including a performance with jazz legend Jack Sheldon in a Tarzana nightclub.
Brian attended UCLA, entering as an astrophysics major. He excelled in the sciences, but found it lackng in personal fulfillment. After his first year, he began a personal transformation, writing poetry and rock ballads. He got involved in college politics and community organizing. As the California organizer for the Coalition of Immokallee Workers , he traveled to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina to witness the living and working conditions of farm workers.
He graduated from UCLA with a BA in History. He says, "I always planned to experience life before I submerged myself into my art. I have come full circle from artist to idealist to realist back to artist--which, for me, lies somewhere in between."
Atten: All Female Artists, Singers, Writers, Dancers, Promoters, Live Art Artists, Spoken Word, Rappers, Designers, Models, Etc......What Ever You Do In A Positive Vibe - WE NEED YOU!!!!!!
Forming a Professional All Female Reggae Band. Being able to play other genders of music is a plus.
In preparation for upcoming performance...."QUEENDOM - COM", Jan 31, 2010 - (Sunday, 9:00pm - 2:00am) "Reggae On Sunset" Inside Of Club Libertine, 8210 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA....Cost $10.00 - 21 & Over.
See Offical Flyer For More Info....SOON COME!!! This Is An "Inspiring Entertainment Presentation".
The "QUEENDOM - COM" Band will be an International & Domestic Touring Band.
Services: Music Festivals, Concerts, Clubs, Shows, Weddings, School & College Events, Non Profit Organization Events, Community Awareness Events, Cultural Awareness Events, Etc.
Mission: Healing The Nations Thru Music - Bringing The World To A Oneness In Peace..... Vesseled Thru The QueenDom-Ship Of Di SIsta-Hood.....
dropping off some love and wishing you an amazing holiday season
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We just thought we'd send you a message to alert you about our video for our debut single Prism. We released the track from our upcoming album "To The Rest of The World" last month. It is now available via. It is now available via iTunes, Amazon and via SMS (in the UK).. All the details are on our profile page.
Please check out our video on our page or go direct to youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfzeouKucys . AND if you have a youtube account please comment the page ;)
Thanks for your continued support for our music and MySpace friendship!
Hey Brian!!Come See me perform live at Burgundy House on Dec 22 for Twisted Christmas
My sister Joy and I have a club event called Twisted Christmas We're Performing live on Dec. 22nd 2009 Doors open at 9:30 General Entry: $20 Say you're on Ryjin's list and it's $5 before 10:30. $10 all night After 10:30!! 21+up We have Fashion show, Fetish show, Burlesque show, Lapdance Auction from our Death Pixies, AND you get to see Me in my last live show of 2009!!!!
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In Deep Peeps! We bring this new Addex EP to you, filled with fantastic deep and smooth rhythms, available on Beatport now, including two additional remixes. Stay tuned, stay deep!
Hey Brian, I think your song Faces is great!!! you should consider coming to Canada to do a show, shoot for Ontario if your thinking about it! lol Peace, Emma :)
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