Artist description A multi-instrumentalist (guitars, keyboards, drums, vocals), Brian Craig has been writing and performing since 1988, mainly in Denver and Los Angeles, notably in such venues as Red Rocks Amphitheater, Boettcher Concert Hall, and Beull Theater in Denver, and the Shrine Auditorium in LA. His own songs mingle cutting-edge electronic grooves with acoustic guitars, layered vocals, and memorable melodies. His lyrical messages are those of inspiration, introspection, love, hardship, and life.

Music Style Pop, Rock, Acoustic, AAA

Musical Influences U2, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, James Taylor, Beatles

Similar Artists David Gray, Sugar Ray, John Mayer, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind, Jars of Clay, Edwin McCain, Five for Fighting

Artist History Brian studied classical voice and piano at the university of Colorado, eventually graduating cum laude from California State University with a degree in music/audio engineering. He self-produced his first album, "Nothing Else," as a senior project at CSUDH recording studios (the same studio in which the Long Beach-based band, Sublime, recorded years earlier). His second independent album, "Rocks and Trees," is due out in June of 2002. In addition to his own songs, Brian has written songs for other performers, produced album recordings for other performers, arranged music for jazz ensembles, and has published 6 songs in a church congregational hymnal with international distribution (60,000 copies sold so far).

Instruments Vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, keyboard programming, live percussion

Albums Nothing Else, Rocks and Trees

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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