Koko- bass/vocals Koko is a 'natural' and it shows when you watch her play...after learning she had classical guitar lessons as a child It made sense to me why her hands looks so 'natural' on the fret board...Koko has silently become one of the most solid groove bass players I have ever played with...she is always leaning and improving and after 12 years of playing bass it's hard to believe she hasn't been playing twice as long..Koko is from Japan and we have been married for 8 years now....she is the foundation of "Bryan Dean"------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ralph Gilmore- Ralph is the most sought after drummers I have known and I am quite a lucky musician to know him musically and personally......a "drummers drummer' Ralph is simply 'the best' as far as a pro drummer, team player and a true friend........Ralph played with the Grass Roots among countless other professional acts...he is on so many local artists CDs as a 'session' drummer.......I am lucky to say he isn't just a session guy...a personal friend who is part of my band...Koko and I both love Ralph like he's 'family"..Ralph takes my music to 'where it needs to go'.....there is no one else I know of who could make 'that happen'. Yup..I am a lucky guy.
Influences
A few Jimmy's...Page...Vaughn...Hendrix.....Milt Jackson..all the "Alberts"......Grant Green...Pat Martino..Ronnie Earl..anything 'blues'...'rocks'....anything that 'swings' and or 'funks'...phat back....Miles...my dad RIP....any good horn player...all horn players have to take a breath......songwriting?.....Robert Cray is what I aspire to...I hope when I die I drop dead in the middle of a note onstage... a perfect way to end the solo.
Sounds Like
“The Bryan Dean Trio was tapped to do a show at La Encantada as part of The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council’s Summer Concert Series. I had expectations going into the show and was not disappointed. After listening to their latest CD, “Pink Elephant” I was immediately drawn to their pure blues / funk / jazzy sounds and have to admit that the CD has a problem…I can’t remove it from my truck’s CD player! It’s so good that it’s been living in there for the past month! They are very talented musicians that can reproduce their studio sound live, while being accomplished enough to improvise and jam with the best of them. This CD is sure to be a classic among blues enthusiasts…give it a try and see for yourself; but beware, you may need a crowbar to get it out of your CD Player!”
--Jonas Hunter
Former PD – KLPX
Special Events Director – Greater Oro Valley Arts Council
"Bryan Has become quite the prolific songwriter" Mary Kool KXCI 93.1 "The Blues Show"
A little info about the band..........
Bryan Dean--A main stay in the Tucson music scene for the past 20 years.....Bryan has worked with the likes of Sam Taylor..Tony and the Torpedo's ...George Howard and the Roadhouse Hounds..Heather Hardy......Lori Davidson and the Intruders...opened for John Mayall, Little Feat, Tinsley Ellis, Mike Morgan and the Crawl and Smoking Joe Kubec and Studebaker John...Bryan has also toured the NW US and Alaska with two Top 40 bands.....for the past 5 years Bryan has had his own trio working steady in Tucson....a professional working Trio with 300 cover tunes ............... The Bryan Dean Trio celebrates the release of "Pink Elephant." The Trio is famous for their blues-base that can morph at any moment into a funky, jazzy, rock and roll R&B sound.
Yo Bryan, I just got back from Indianapolis last night and got your cd in the mail. I listened to it this morning. Great record! I'm looking forward to performing those tunes with you in a few weeks. Peace bro Erik
I can't believe how awesome you guys are....Thank You SO MUCH for the beautiful flowers! I was about to tell the delivery man that the person he wants is next door (she's always getting flowers!), then he said, "Hi, are you Trinity?" I said " Oh My GOD! Are you kidding me? Those are mine??" HA HA!
You really made my day! Anything you need.....let me know!
Thanks for the add, I think your music is great btw, I like the style.
If you get a free moment, please take a listen to our first Chill out release "Beach Music, Cafe Music & Bar Music Collection" by ACO Ambient Chill Out. We'd love to know what you think of it!
Cheers
ACO
It's been too damn long since I got to play with ya brother!! Looks like Tucson is treating you the same. You ought to take the chance and bring you and your girl up here and hang out with th Pac NW kids for a minute! I'll put you up brother!
Anyway. i have lost my contact with the Deacon, so if you run in to him let him know I send my Love as well.
Just letting you know I have uploaded some tracks from my debut album "Ambivalence" now avaliable from my website and from cd baby (click the link below to check it out and get your copy today)
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You can also check out my now live official Todd Robinson website where you can pre-order the "Ambivalence" album, check tour dates,watch videos, learn my songs with full tab, check out my bio and gear and much much more
Hi Bryan. Thanks again for your fabulous performance at Boogie n' Blues at the Pantano. What a fun day that was! I wanted to make sure you know that Mr. Boogie Woogie is playing tonight with Grams & Krieger at Montgomery's Grill on South Country Club. It's really close to the Palo Verde North Exit from I-10. It's a nice early show (7 to 9) with good food. (I recommend calling 294-4009 to make dinner reservations and arrive early.) Would be great to see you and Koko there if you can make it.
Hey Bryan! Just wanted to touch base with you and let you know I'm working on the review right now. I've been backed up do to new promoting duties, setting up shows as well as preparing to travel to Seattle in 11 days for an interview... If I don't finish yours before I leave, I will do it in the car on the way and deliver it personally to Damn Good Tunes headquarters :) Talk to you soon! Trinity Lost
Drop by my page my friend. I posted a video and MP3 of me doing one of the hottest versions of “Voodoo Child” that you’ll ever hear.....guaranteed to make you smile! …..and you can download the MP3 for free!
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