Artist description Brian is an accomplished singer/songwriter/producer from New York. A 34 year old father of 5(yes 5!) and a full time financial advisor. Brian plays virtually all the instuments on his albums which include 12,6,and 7 string guitar, Bass, piano and keyboards and an occasional drum part. Mostly because none of his friends are available at 2:30 in the morning when most of the recording gets done in his home studio while trying not to wake the kids.

Music Style Acoustic Rock

Musical Influences Van Halen, Queensryche, Pink Floyd, Rush, Toad the wet Sprocket, Barenaked ladies, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor

Similar Artists Toad The Wet Sprocket, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor

Artist History Brian has been playing guitar and singing since he was 6 years old and has been in many bands over the years ranging from heavy metal to progressive rock to acoustic rock and folk ..Brian's focus is on songwriting and vocal harmonies. He has done some jingle work for Bell Atlantic and Microplay. He has also written the music to be used for the sports highlights segment of the Channel 5 Fox Sport Center at 10:45 every night in New York City. His influences are folk, rock, and heavy rock.

Group Members Brian Dowd

Instruments Guitar(12string and 6 acoustic, 7 and 6 string electric, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, acoustic piano

Albums Finding What Never Changes, 6 Strings and 23 Years, Brian Dowd

Additional Info Currently Brian is exploring doing soundtrack work for films of any budget. If you have any information regarding work in this area please e-mail Brian at BMDMUSIC@AOL.COM

Location simsbury, ct - USA

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