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Bryan Master
Indie / Acoustic / Alternative

"Featured Billboard artist and 'Fan Favorite' finalist in LA's Star 98.7fm 'Rock Star' contest - recording his third record w/ producers who's credits include Liz Phair, Pete Yorn & the Wallflowers"

Lost Angeles, California
United States

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Member Since8/13/2004
Band Websitebryanmastermusic.com
Band MembersBM - drums, bass, piano, guitars, vox and anything else I can get my hands on
Shaun Hague- Lead/Electric Guitar
Nick Amoroso/Mike Schadel- Drums
Brian Kukan- Bass Guitar
Influencesalcohol, God, life, death, the ocean, other artists, Jim Henson, the music of the Beatles, the films of Cameron Crowe, the words of Henry Rollins, New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City, California, regret, injustice, people who suck, past experiences, future uncertainties and the list goes on and on....
Sounds Likea mix of the classics: Neil Young, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Billy Joel, the Kinks, Warren Zevon, U2 and R.E.M.
and more modernly: Foo Fighters, Beck, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Wilco, Grant Lee Buffalo, Pete Yorn, David Garza, Blind Melon, Elliott Smith, Guster, Ben Kweller, Ben Folds, Alanis Morissette, Liz Phair and Pete Droge




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"Lost at Sea"

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"Incommunicado"





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The Troubadour, Hollywood 6/8/07

After my set, I jumped on the kit to back my friend Don McCloskey on his new song 'Gimme Somma Your Love' - it was the highlight of my night...
I miss the drums.
(Our friend Artamus caught the whole thing on film)

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Billboard Underground Series performing
'Moments Like This Don't Come Along for People Like Us'
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Live @ The Living Room, NY, NY 12/28/07

"Dustpan & Brush"
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Live @ The Living Room, NY, NY 12/28/07

"Find the Words"
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Type of LabelIndie





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"Master is an exceptional live performer who reaches his audience
with great music and human touch…comparable to
Elliott Smith and Michael Stipe."

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STAR 98.7fm/ATO RECORDS 'ROCKSTAR' CONTEST

Bryan kicked off 2008 involved in Los Angeles-based radio station Star 98.7's 'Rock Star' competition with a shot at a record deal with ATO Records (founded by Dave Matthews). Out of nearly 1,000 submissions, Bryan made it 'all the way to the top' as a Top 5 Finalist and was named 'Fan Favorite', with most online fan votes.

The Top 5 performed in a 'Battle of the Bands'-style night at Hollywood's renowned Key Club. Despite having a great set and great turnout of support, the label decided to go w/ another act.

Thank you to EVERYONE who voted, who spread the word and who came out to the Key Club to support Bryan and the band - your support is greatly appreciated!

Below is video of Bryan's full, uncut performance - 'Paddle Out' solo/acoustic and 'Moments Like This Don't Come Along for People Like Us' with the full band (Shaun Hague, Dylan Halacy, Brian Kukan and special guest Eric Sanchez of Sex Slaves).






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Bryan Master is an alternative-rock singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California.

A long-time drummer-turned-frontman, Bryan uses a blend of acoustic and multi-layered rock, together with his powerful vocals and lyrics, to produce an utterly-eclectic, often indefinable brand of sound. Bryan’s songwriting is evidence that he enjoys crossing musical boundaries and eschewing rigid labels. Ballad or heavy rock, acoustic or full band, Bryan defies classification. His haunting ballads might be likened to David Gray, Elliott Smith or Ryan Adams, but his upbeat rock numbers are reminiscent of Tom Petty, Pete Yorn and even Foo Fighters.

Bryan has played at some of New York's premiere venues, including The Cutting Room, Joe’s Pub and Mercury Lounge, as well as Hollywood giants including the Troubadour, Key Club and Viper Room. His songs have been featured by major-market radio stations, including Mix 94.7 in Austin, WXPN in Philadelphia and Star 98.7 in Los Angeles. He has also worked with and supported Grammy-nominated artists and recorded with world-renowned musicians and producers.

While living in New York City, he independently released his debut album, Lost At Sea, in 2003 and his sophomore effort, Incommunicado, in the fall of 2004, both of which featured Bryan on nearly every instrument - both are available on iTunes. Lost at Sea featured friend and legendary bassist Phil Chen (the Doors, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Jackson Browne) while Incommunicado's folk ballad, "Find the Words" made it to the semi-finals of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition out of nearly 15,000 entries. 2004 was also highlighted with a month-long residency at the now-defunct New York staple Fez and a sold-out night at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live (as one of the venue's very first performers). This period also introduced radio listeners to Bryan's music when 'Now or Never' (Lost at Sea) received plays on Philadelphia's WXPN and he was invited to do an in-studio performance/interview on Top 40 station Mix 94.7fm in Austin.

After moving to Los Angeles in 2005, Bryan collaborated with fellow singer-songwriter Mike McCarthy (as Master McCarthy) on an unreleased album, produced by legendary Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Fiona Apple, My Morning Jacket) and additional production by Steve Perry of Journey. Through the guidance and help of their manager, the duo had the opportunity to work with such legendary session musicians as guitarist Waddy Wachtel, were represented by heavy-weight entertainment attorney Ken Hertz and were even in talks with major labels such as ATO Records (founded by Dave Matthews). Despite mild successes and a promising future, the two musicians amicably parted ways before the release of the album.

Bryan returned to his solo act in mid 2007 and assembled an amazing band of Los Angeles-based musicians. In late 2007 he went on a minor U.S.-tour along the West and East Coasts, kicked off by his debut at the Troubadour and a sold-out show at Hollywood's legendary Viper Room.

2008 was jumpstarted with Bryan as the year's first featured artist on Billboard.com's Billboard Underground series, an online video showcase of an unsigned, on-the-rise artist, where he performed his new “Moments Like This Don’t Come Along for People Like Us".

That song most recently earned him the title of 'Fan Favorite' in LA’s Star 98.7fm ‘Rock Star’ contest, competing for a recording contract - and a second brush - with ATO Records. One of more than 1,000 initial entries, Bryan advanced to the Top 5, performing on Jan. 26, 2008 at Hollywood’s Key Club.

Bryan is beginning to dive into the world of song licensing and TV/Film soundtracks, with his haunting 'Count to Ten' (Incommunicado) featured in Season 2 of MySpaceTV's original series 'Roommates'. He spends most of his time traveling back and forth between New York City and Los Angeles writing, recording and performing at some of the top clubs on both coasts – as a solo, acoustic act, and with his full backing band. Bryan is currently recording his third studio album in Los Angeles under the production team of Marc 'Doc' Dauer (Pete Yorn, Minnie Driver, Jukebox Junkies) and Evan Frankfort (Pete Yorn, Liz Phair, Rancid, the Wallflowers) and is slated for a Spring '08 release.

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Bryan has played at, and can generally be found in, these fine establishments losing his mind and his sobriety:
Los Angeles - The Troubadour, Hotel Cafe, The Whisky, The Mint, Room 5 Lounge, House of Blues, Viper Room, The Key Club and The SYNC at Nettwerk
NYC- Joe's Pub, Mercury Lounge, Fez (RIP), The Cutting Room, Sin-e, The Knitting Factory, Pianos, Luna Lounge and The Living Room
Philadelphia - WXPN's World Cafe Live, The Point, Pontiac Grille, Tin Angel, Grape St. Philadelphia and The Trocadero
Austin - Lucky Lounge
Burlington - Club Metronome/Nectar's
Albany - Valentine's
Washington DC (dchc) - Velvet Lounge
San Diego - Cane's
Santa Barbara - Rocks

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Through his career, he has had the distinct privilege & honor of recording with, working with or supporting the following people...and he sincerely thanks them:
the Violent Femmes, De La Soul, Fastball, David Garza, Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think), Don McCloskey, Chuck Fay (State Radio), Brian Connell, Buffalo Tom, Versus (+/-), Johnathan Rice, The Pierces, Sex Slaves, Jim Bianco, Peter Salett, Matt Nathanson, Chris Stills, Ron Sexsmith, Back Door Slam, Eric Robinson, Dan Nash, Erich Gobel, Jenny Yates, Niko Bolas, Greg Ladanyi, Phil Chen, Bob Glaub, Jeff Babko, Charley Drayton, the legendary Waddy Wachtel, Ken Hertz , Evan Frankfort, Marc 'Doc' Dauer, Rami Jaffee (Wallflowers, Foo Fighters), Jonny Polonsky and a sweetheart of a man known to some as Vladimir Johnson

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Among others, bryan's music can also be heard on the following airwaves:
Philadelphia's WXPN and Austin's Mix 94.7 FM's JB & Sandy Show.
To request songs on a frequency near you, please click HERE!

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LIVE/ALBUM REVIEWS:

LAist.com - Hotel Cafe Show Review
Music Connection Magazine - Viper Room Show Review
Songwriter Universe - Song Contest Winner
NY Rock - Lost at Sea Album Review
The Daily Vault - Lost at Sea Album Review
The Daily Vault - Incommunicado Album Review
Shakefire - Lost at Sea Album Review
Tastes Like Chicken - Incommunicado Album Review
Left Off The Dial - Incommunicado Album Review
Jersey Beat - Cutting Room Show & Incommunicado Album Review

INTERVIEWS:
JB & Sandy Morning Show - Mix 94.7FM Austin, TX - Phone Interview
JB & Sandy Morning Show - Mix 94.7FM Austin, TX - In-studio Interview/Performance

PODCASTS:
Musician's Cast - Master McCarthy interview with hosts Peter Bowman and legendary engineer Shelly Yakus
The Merry Andrews Show


QUOTES:
"Bryan Master has been one of the most consistently successful acts the club has seen in past years - he is one of the only musicians who can consistently pack this room and is one of the most promising acts we showcase."
- Steve Walter, Manager - The Cutting Room, NYC


"Bryan Master brings back the focus on a strong singer songwriter with an excellent group. His catchy pop hooks and clever tongue-in-cheek lyrics are filled with integrity and passion."
-Rob Sacher, Owner - Luna Lounge, NYC


"...professional, personable, and songs that leave you humming. Bryan Master combines introspective lyrics with memorable melodies during his captivating performances. Bryan also has the most unique guitar technique I have ever witnessed. Did I mention the man can pack a room?”
- Andrew Geigert, Booking Agent - Grape St. Philadelphia


"I was fortunate enough to see him live when I was up there in October. Unbelievable show! As you all know, I am a big Toad the Wet Sprocket fan and he and his band sound just like them."
-DJ Digitz, Mix 94.7FM - Austin, TX


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