Elnhaas Brain

Brian Raubacher started on the music scene with a regional band out of Northern Virginia known as Laidback. Laidback played in and out of small bars and clubs until making their way up to Headlining at regional music festivals and, a personal favorite, The State Theatre in Falls Church. Laidback had the honor of gracing the stage with many local, regional, and national acts until calling it quits in September of 2008.

Now, with time on his hands and a love affair with his Alvarez, Brian has quickly found a new outlet for his ideas...Elnhaas Brain. Elnhaas Brain is an idea of complexity born out of minimalism. Each track is made using as few instruments as possible, while trying to create a fulfilling sound. The core drum sounds are created by an assortment of hits on different parts of the guitars body and creativity with microphone placement. In addition, an egg shaker or tambourine is added. Place this underneath an Alvarez acoustic guitar, and add Fender Jazz bass for a taste of groove here and there and you have the brain.

Brian is stepping out and trying the one thing that previously scared the crud out of him...singing.

"Singing was always a weak point for me. Basically it is really hard to stand in front of people and do it, especially when you are part of a band that already has a great vocalist. I have had a whole lot of reason for it recently though. As a pre k and kindergarten teacher, little smiling faces are asking me to do it all the time. I guess I found my inspiration."

Well, thanks for reading, but really, just go listen.

For more music visit www.myspace.com/elnhaasbrain