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Artist Information
Biography
At age 16, Brian Brazil discovered the recordings of Little Walter Jacobs, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musselwhite and others. After buying his first harmonica, he found he had a natural aptitude for the instrument. He was influenced by Blues, ‘50s-’70s Rock ’n Roll & ’60s R&B artists. Brian eventually amassed an extensive record collection and gained great historical knowledge of many artists and genres going back as far as the 1930s and ’40s.
Later on Brian met Norton Buffalo who suggested he listen to Country harp players like Charlie McCoy. Brian developed his skill level to play melodies plus twin and harmony parts with guitars, pianos, fiddles, and pedal-steel guitars; this articulate approach is Brian’s signature musical trademark.
His first big break came in 1977 when he joined the house band at the famed Palomino Nightclub in North Hollywood, CA, where he opened shows for or backed up some of the biggest names in Country Music. Soon after, Brian worked in the 14-piece orchestra for the weekly Country Music Television show, Down Home USA. During 1978-85, Brian toured nationally as a sideman consecutively with three different bands.
Over the years Brian has opened shows for numerous artists including Bo Diddley, Albert Collins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and dozens more. He’s shared the stage with talents like Albert King, Albert Lee, Coco Montoya, Billy Swan, Don Preston, and others. He’s worked with over a dozen bands, and has added his harmonica expertise to about 20 different recording sessions and videos for bands as well as numerous TV/Film soundtracks.
Instrumentation
Brian Brazil - Lead Vocalist, Harmonicas
Damon Van Buren - Guitars & Vocals
James Rhodes - Bass Guitar & Vocals
Jerry Olson - Drums
Discography
2010 "Blood Of The Irish" - Single
2010 "(Lost In) Hell's Kitchen" - Single
These above releases are available online for downloading and streaming on iTunes, Amazon mp3, eMusic, Spotify, MySpace Music, & wherever TuneCore distributes music.
"(Lost In) Hell's Kitchen" has (so far) charted twice in the Blues Channel Top 10 at http://www.ourstage.com/epk/brianbrazil
Radio stations include: Midnight Special Blues Radio, Live365 Top Blues, All Irish Radio & we'll be adding to this list as it grows.
Official Website
http://brianbrazil.blogspot.com/
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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Brian Brazil
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Brian at The Old Town Pub
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Brian Brazil in the studio
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Brian Brazil - Ready for the Road!
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Brian's Harmonica Case & Amps
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Brian Brazil #1 Blues Harp
Press
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Songwriter Spotlight
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Brian wrote "Hell's Kitchen" with Trudee Lunden and Tom Fair. Together they have crafted a tune with...
Setlist
This is a partial list of songs we perform, depending on the gig &/or number of sets:
1. Just A Little Bit
2. Crosscut Saw
3. Big Legged Woman
4. Hootchie Cootchie Man
5. Phone Booth
6. Treat Her Right
7. Talkin Woman (Honey Hush)
8. Playin’ In The Dirt
9. I’m Ready
10. The Hunter
11. Travelin’ Man
12. Tore Down
13. Treat Me Like The Dog I Am
14. Let The Good Times Roll
15. Rock Me Baby
16. Born In Chicago
17. Got My Mojo Working
18. Messin’ with the Kid
19. Right Next Door
20. All Your Love
21. Hey Bartender
22. Sensitive Kind
23. Your Good Thing
24. Ain’t That I Don’t Love You
25. Little By Little
26. Angel Of Mercy
27. Before You Accuse Me
28. Hand Jive
29. Blues Is My Business
30. Mystery Train
31. Alligator Alley
32. Lost In) Hell's Kitchen