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Copyright 2008 BLT Music
Being the active kid that Bryan was, his parents thought it would be a great idea for
him to beat on drums to get his “energy out”. Bryan's early influences were the
drummers of Motown, Hal Blaine, Charlie Martin (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet
Band), Ted Nugent, Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Ed Shaughnessy, Buddy Rich,
Gene Krupa, Mick Fleetwood, & Ringo Starr. Lessons at the time didn't work, Bryan
wanted to play drums and make music, not bang on a rubber practice pad ("I didn't
see the value at the time, Hey, I was only 7"). Just a few years later he attended a
lounge performance of “Cabaret” in Chicago where he found inspiration to further
pursue drums when he was given the drummer’s pair of sticks from the show.
(That was cool!)
In 1978, Bryan and his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Bryan was still very
active in sports, mainly football. However, it was at this time in his life that he started
to realize the importance of a music education. After blowing a High School music
audition because he couldn’t read music, he decided it was time for professional
instruction. Drumming influences at this time expanded to John Bonham, Nick
Mason, Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Steve Smith, Liberty
DeVitto, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro,Jim Gordon, Russ Kunkel,
Tommy Aldridge,Alex Van Halen, Max Weinberg, Phil Ehart, Larrie Londin,
Anton Fig, Omar Hakim, and Charlie Adams.
The pivotal source of education, inspiration and encouragement came when Bryan
attended several drum clinics at “The Creative Drum Shop” (Scottsdale, AZ). The
clinics Bryan attended featured Louie Bellson, Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, Rod
Morgenstein, Gerry Brown, Ed Thigpen, J.R. Robinson, Peter Magadini and “Texas”
Tim Root. Jim Zupanzic (Owner of The Creative Drum Shop) encouraged Bryan to
start reading a new magazine out called “Modern Drummer” and start taking private
lessons at his shop. Jim introduced Bryan to Cleve Huff ( a first call drummer in the
Phoenix, Az area) who took him under his wing ("Thank's Cleve") and later recruited
Bryan into the Scottsdale Community College Music program under the direction of
Dr. Bud Sessions. Bryan's drumming influence's grew to include Max Roach,
Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Joe La Barbera, Peter Erskine, Terry Bozzio,
Vinnie Colaiuta, Mickey Curry, Harvey Mason, Dave Weckl, Mark Craney and Chad
Wackerman. Lately, I've been Inspired by Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy , Vinnie,
Dennis Chambers, Lenny White, Papa Joe Jones,Art Blakey and Buddy Rich.
Bryan studied music theory and performed in several bands at the College including;
The Jazz Band, Jazz Trio’s & Jazz Quartet’s, Orchestra, and Marching Band.
Bryan played percussion and drums for the following musicals while at the College;
“Cinderella”, “Pirates of Penzantz”, “’Lil Abner”, and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”.
“Being able to read music and chart out tunes really helped jump
start my professional drumming career".
It was also at this time that Bryan got introduced to Country and Western when he
received a call from singer/songwriter J. Fraley who lived in Pine, Arizona. "J" had
taught his girlfriend, Margo Vohn, to play Bass and needed a drummer to complete
their Country Trio they called “Buffalo Hump”. They got Bryan’s number from the
Creative Drum Shop (it pays to hang out at your local drum shop or music store).
Their first gig was at Kohls Ranch near the Mogollon Rim
(pronounced mo-gee-on), which led to many other performances in the area, not to
mention Phoenix and Scottsdale.
A year or so later Bryan joined another Band out of Payson Arizona. “Pure Country”.
He sat in with them at a jam session at the Chalet in Strawberry Arizona using just a
hi-hat and a snare (eventually, he worked in his whole kit). They played at The Swiss
Village, Pete’s Place, The Winchester, The Natural Bridge, Sedona, Cottonwood,
and many other local spots.
Bryan moved back to Scottsdale and started private lessons with Cleve Huff again
and also a few lessons from Peter Magadini. At this point in his career he was
playing all styles of music. Once again, through a recommendation from the Creative
Drum Shop, Bryan received a call from a local singer/songwriter, Mark Wood, who
was looking for a drummer for two New Year's Eve shows at the Grand Canyon.
Bryan auditioned and got the job. The band played tunes by Led Zeppelin, The
Police, The Beatles, Genesis, Boston, ZZ Top, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton, and
many other Rock classics as well as Mark's newly recorded originals.
Today, after over twenty years of friendship and a move to the West Coast, you can
still catch Bryan performing with Mark in several of his groups for Summer Concerts
and Special Events through out Southern California and the United States.
On my media page you can listen to mp3's and watch video of recent performance's
of Bryan with Mark Wood and The Parrotheads ( Jimmy Buffett Tribute), The Mark
Wood Band (R&B, R&R, and more), not to mention "Mark Wood and The West",
(The very Best in Country & Western this side of the Mississippi).
On my Discography page you can hear Bryan playing on several songs from Mark's
second album "Long Days, Lonely Nights".
In 1985, Bryan moved to Southern California to further pursue his music career. He
immediately joined a Band called “Music By Numbers” performing original music
in Hollywood at such clubs as “The Roxy”, “The Whiskey”, “The Troubadour”, and
“FM Station”. Over the years Bryan continued to perform locally in Southern California
while also managing to find other bands and various performing and recording
situations to further his career.
In 1992 Bryan answered an ad in the "Recycler". The ad read “Band seeking
record deal looking for drummer to tour and record”. That Band became
"Wishbone". While continuing to play with other groups and artists, Wishbone
became Bryan’s main focus. They recorded their 1st album and signed their first
record deal soon after with Columns Disc ( a European Label) which led to a 2 album
deal in South America on the TenderFoot Label and distributed through Elap.
Update - April, 2006 - Wishbone is negotiating another European record deal which may also include Asia.
This new album will be a collection from our current CD (#4) and our last CD (#3). Stay tuned......
As changes occurred in the Wishbone camp, Bryan met Bass player
Bart Broadnax. Bart had just become the Musical Director for a 9 piece R&B band
that needed a drummer. Bart called Bryan and asked if he would be interested. Bryan
auditioned and got the job. "Stonebridge" performed at corporate events and
concerts locally in Southern California and around the Country. Bryan has played
events such as the "Taste of Newport", "Taste of L.A.", "Fashion Island Concert
Series", Long Beach Grand Prix, "Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series",
OMBAC in San Diego, The Redondo Beach Lobster Festival, and the "Redondo
Beach Performing Arts Center"(just to name a few). Plus, numerous charitable events.
Bryan has also had the great pleasure of warming up for;
The Pointer Sister's, George Benson, Rick Springfield, Sammy Kershaw, Dokken,
Great White, George Lynch, Testament, Wild Child, Royal Crown Revue, Kim
Carnes, & The Nelson Brother's. Some of the Hotels Bryan has performed at include;
Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons,The Island, Montage, St. Regis, Balboa Bay Club,
La Quinta , Embassy Suites,The Omni, Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Caesar's Palace
(Atlantic City), Hyatt Hotels, Hotel Del Coronado and many other's around the U.S.A.
Currently, Bryan resides in Southern California and performs and records with various
local bands and songwriter's. And that snare drum, has turned into several, and the
hours of practice still allow him the pleasure of performing with class acts such as:
• Wishbone, International Rock Band
• Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band ( A Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
• Blues Racket (Cover Band - Corporate Parties,Weddings,Special Events)
• Springsteen-The Premier Tribute to the Boss (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
• Cirrus
• Richard Street- Lead Singer of "The Temptations"....1971-1995
• Lou Gramm from Foreigner
• Zydeco Party Band
• Byron Bordeaux (Jimi Hendrix Tribute)
• Exude/NC-17
• Dodie Stevens
• Bowzer from ShaNaNa
• Leslie Gore
• Lenny Welch
• The "Sounds of the Supremes"
• The Shirelles featuring Doris Jackson
• The Marvelettes featuring Gladys Horten
• Barbara Lewis
• Patrick Bolen
• Chuck Rio & The Champs
• Johnny Tillotson
• The Coasters
• The Drifter's
• Kathy Young
• TammyO
• SoulKat
• The West
him to beat on drums to get his “energy out”. Bryan's early influences were the
drummers of Motown, Hal Blaine, Charlie Martin (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet
Band), Ted Nugent, Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Ed Shaughnessy, Buddy Rich,
Gene Krupa, Mick Fleetwood, & Ringo Starr. Lessons at the time didn't work, Bryan
wanted to play drums and make music, not bang on a rubber practice pad ("I didn't
see the value at the time, Hey, I was only 7"). Just a few years later he attended a
lounge performance of “Cabaret” in Chicago where he found inspiration to further
pursue drums when he was given the drummer’s pair of sticks from the show.
(That was cool!)
In 1978, Bryan and his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Bryan was still very
active in sports, mainly football. However, it was at this time in his life that he started
to realize the importance of a music education. After blowing a High School music
audition because he couldn’t read music, he decided it was time for professional
instruction. Drumming influences at this time expanded to John Bonham, Nick
Mason, Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Steve Smith, Liberty
DeVitto, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro,Jim Gordon, Russ Kunkel,
Tommy Aldridge,Alex Van Halen, Max Weinberg, Phil Ehart, Larrie Londin,
Anton Fig, Omar Hakim, and Charlie Adams.
The pivotal source of education, inspiration and encouragement came when Bryan
attended several drum clinics at “The Creative Drum Shop” (Scottsdale, AZ). The
clinics Bryan attended featured Louie Bellson, Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, Rod
Morgenstein, Gerry Brown, Ed Thigpen, J.R. Robinson, Peter Magadini and “Texas”
Tim Root. Jim Zupanzic (Owner of The Creative Drum Shop) encouraged Bryan to
start reading a new magazine out called “Modern Drummer” and start taking private
lessons at his shop. Jim introduced Bryan to Cleve Huff ( a first call drummer in the
Phoenix, Az area) who took him under his wing ("Thank's Cleve") and later recruited
Bryan into the Scottsdale Community College Music program under the direction of
Dr. Bud Sessions. Bryan's drumming influence's grew to include Max Roach,
Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Joe La Barbera, Peter Erskine, Terry Bozzio,
Vinnie Colaiuta, Mickey Curry, Harvey Mason, Dave Weckl, Mark Craney and Chad
Wackerman. Lately, I've been Inspired by Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy , Vinnie,
Dennis Chambers, Lenny White, Papa Joe Jones,Art Blakey and Buddy Rich.
Bryan studied music theory and performed in several bands at the College including;
The Jazz Band, Jazz Trio’s & Jazz Quartet’s, Orchestra, and Marching Band.
Bryan played percussion and drums for the following musicals while at the College;
“Cinderella”, “Pirates of Penzantz”, “’Lil Abner”, and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”.
“Being able to read music and chart out tunes really helped jump
start my professional drumming career".
It was also at this time that Bryan got introduced to Country and Western when he
received a call from singer/songwriter J. Fraley who lived in Pine, Arizona. "J" had
taught his girlfriend, Margo Vohn, to play Bass and needed a drummer to complete
their Country Trio they called “Buffalo Hump”. They got Bryan’s number from the
Creative Drum Shop (it pays to hang out at your local drum shop or music store).
Their first gig was at Kohls Ranch near the Mogollon Rim
(pronounced mo-gee-on), which led to many other performances in the area, not to
mention Phoenix and Scottsdale.
A year or so later Bryan joined another Band out of Payson Arizona. “Pure Country”.
He sat in with them at a jam session at the Chalet in Strawberry Arizona using just a
hi-hat and a snare (eventually, he worked in his whole kit). They played at The Swiss
Village, Pete’s Place, The Winchester, The Natural Bridge, Sedona, Cottonwood,
and many other local spots.
Bryan moved back to Scottsdale and started private lessons with Cleve Huff again
and also a few lessons from Peter Magadini. At this point in his career he was
playing all styles of music. Once again, through a recommendation from the Creative
Drum Shop, Bryan received a call from a local singer/songwriter, Mark Wood, who
was looking for a drummer for two New Year's Eve shows at the Grand Canyon.
Bryan auditioned and got the job. The band played tunes by Led Zeppelin, The
Police, The Beatles, Genesis, Boston, ZZ Top, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton, and
many other Rock classics as well as Mark's newly recorded originals.
Today, after over twenty years of friendship and a move to the West Coast, you can
still catch Bryan performing with Mark in several of his groups for Summer Concerts
and Special Events through out Southern California and the United States.
On my media page you can listen to mp3's and watch video of recent performance's
of Bryan with Mark Wood and The Parrotheads ( Jimmy Buffett Tribute), The Mark
Wood Band (R&B, R&R, and more), not to mention "Mark Wood and The West",
(The very Best in Country & Western this side of the Mississippi).
On my Discography page you can hear Bryan playing on several songs from Mark's
second album "Long Days, Lonely Nights".
In 1985, Bryan moved to Southern California to further pursue his music career. He
immediately joined a Band called “Music By Numbers” performing original music
in Hollywood at such clubs as “The Roxy”, “The Whiskey”, “The Troubadour”, and
“FM Station”. Over the years Bryan continued to perform locally in Southern California
while also managing to find other bands and various performing and recording
situations to further his career.
In 1992 Bryan answered an ad in the "Recycler". The ad read “Band seeking
record deal looking for drummer to tour and record”. That Band became
"Wishbone". While continuing to play with other groups and artists, Wishbone
became Bryan’s main focus. They recorded their 1st album and signed their first
record deal soon after with Columns Disc ( a European Label) which led to a 2 album
deal in South America on the TenderFoot Label and distributed through Elap.
Update - April, 2006 - Wishbone is negotiating another European record deal which may also include Asia.
This new album will be a collection from our current CD (#4) and our last CD (#3). Stay tuned......
As changes occurred in the Wishbone camp, Bryan met Bass player
Bart Broadnax. Bart had just become the Musical Director for a 9 piece R&B band
that needed a drummer. Bart called Bryan and asked if he would be interested. Bryan
auditioned and got the job. "Stonebridge" performed at corporate events and
concerts locally in Southern California and around the Country. Bryan has played
events such as the "Taste of Newport", "Taste of L.A.", "Fashion Island Concert
Series", Long Beach Grand Prix, "Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series",
OMBAC in San Diego, The Redondo Beach Lobster Festival, and the "Redondo
Beach Performing Arts Center"(just to name a few). Plus, numerous charitable events.
Bryan has also had the great pleasure of warming up for;
The Pointer Sister's, George Benson, Rick Springfield, Sammy Kershaw, Dokken,
Great White, George Lynch, Testament, Wild Child, Royal Crown Revue, Kim
Carnes, & The Nelson Brother's. Some of the Hotels Bryan has performed at include;
Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons,The Island, Montage, St. Regis, Balboa Bay Club,
La Quinta , Embassy Suites,The Omni, Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Caesar's Palace
(Atlantic City), Hyatt Hotels, Hotel Del Coronado and many other's around the U.S.A.
Currently, Bryan resides in Southern California and performs and records with various
local bands and songwriter's. And that snare drum, has turned into several, and the
hours of practice still allow him the pleasure of performing with class acts such as:
• Wishbone, International Rock Band
• Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band ( A Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
• Blues Racket (Cover Band - Corporate Parties,Weddings,Special Events)
• Springsteen-The Premier Tribute to the Boss (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
• Cirrus
• Richard Street- Lead Singer of "The Temptations"....1971-1995
• Lou Gramm from Foreigner
• Zydeco Party Band
• Byron Bordeaux (Jimi Hendrix Tribute)
• Exude/NC-17
• Dodie Stevens
• Bowzer from ShaNaNa
• Leslie Gore
• Lenny Welch
• The "Sounds of the Supremes"
• The Shirelles featuring Doris Jackson
• The Marvelettes featuring Gladys Horten
• Barbara Lewis
• Patrick Bolen
• Chuck Rio & The Champs
• Johnny Tillotson
• The Coasters
• The Drifter's
• Kathy Young
• TammyO
• SoulKat
• The West
| Scottsdale Community College Jazz Band -1983 |
| Scottsdale Community College Marching Band |
| "Broken Arrow" A Country Band I played with in Phoenix, Arizona |
| "Another Pretty Face". (I'm the one on the right) we were performing originals and copies by Duran Duran, Adam Ant, Billy Idol, Flock of Seagulls, and many other popular bands of the day..... Back in the 80's |
| Black Widow "Hard Rock Band of the Year" Phoenix, Arizona 1984 |
| Wishbone |
| Bryan's 1st record deal |
| Grammy Award winner Chuck "Tequila" Rio and his lovely wife Sharee, Chuck, |
The Marvelettes
| Patrick Bolen from Pure Prairie League & The CCC Band check out our recordings on my discography page |
| New Year's Eve Grand Canyon - 1985 |
| "Modern Drummer" |
"Chief's in Chino"
Lit'l Erin, Bryan and Lou Gramm
of "Foreigner" Chino Hills, Ca.
Lit'l Erin, Bryan and Lou Gramm
of "Foreigner" Chino Hills, Ca.
| Wishbone |
| Fashion Island Concert Series, Newport Beach, CA |
| “My hope is that you enjoy my drumming as much as I enjoy playing and performing.” |
The Shirelles
| Dodie Stevens |
| Here I am with Bart and Kathy Young after our show at the Ventura Fairgrounds |
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To hear another
Music By Numbers
tune,
Click the FM
Station ticket
Music By Numbers
tune,
Click the FM
Station ticket
Here I am
with with
Lenny
with with
Lenny
| Hear Bryan with Dodie Stevens performing her hit song "Tan Shoes & Pink Shoe laces" Click Here |
Barbara Lewis
Wishbone at the Galaxy Theatre
Bryan's first pro Rock Band-We played stuff by
Robin Trower, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Pink Floyd &
lots of originals. Our 1st gig was in Hobbs, NM.
Robin Trower, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Pink Floyd &
lots of originals. Our 1st gig was in Hobbs, NM.
Stonebridge Band
Bryan with the MWB
Newport Beach, Ca.
Earthday
Newport Beach, Ca.
Earthday
Center Pointe Christian Center
Modesto,Ca.
Modesto,Ca.
Riverside Pentacostal Church of God
1929 - 2006
1941 - 2000
Remo Belli
I've been using Remo
Drum heads my entire
career.
I've been using Remo
Drum heads my entire
career.
Vic Firth
I've always used Vic Firth sticks,
mallets and brushes. I'm currently
using 5A & 7A wood tips.
I've always used Vic Firth sticks,
mallets and brushes. I'm currently
using 5A & 7A wood tips.
Armand Zildjian
Liberty DeVitto, Kenny Arnoff
Alan White,Aynsley Dunbar,
Liberty DeVitto, Kenny Arnoff
Alan White,Aynsley Dunbar,
Bernard Purdie
Carmine Appice
Luis Conte
Doc Severinson
 |
Keith Knudson
Doobie Brothers
Doobie Brothers
Ndugu Chancellor
Kevin Cronin
REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon
Bryan with Jon Shriner,
Mark Wood & Ray Wolf
"Live" at the Bluebeet
Many year's ago....
Mark Wood & Ray Wolf
"Live" at the Bluebeet
Many year's ago....
Mickey Hart
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
Paul Wertico & Michael Shrieve
Alan Parsons
Greg Bissonette
This was as close as
I could get that day!
This was as close as
I could get that day!
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
Doobie Brother's
Steely Dan
Doobie Brother's
Steely Dan
Michael Anthony
Van Halen
Van Halen
Byron Bordeaux, Bryan, Tony Terbog
Guitar Keyboards
After our show at the House of Blues
Guitar Keyboards
After our show at the House of Blues
Rick Marrotta
Rick Van Horn
Modern Drummer Magazine
He said he would interview me
someday......It's been 20yrs!
Modern Drummer Magazine
He said he would interview me
someday......It's been 20yrs!
Mark Stevens & Bart Broadnax
After our show at the Coach House
After our show at the Coach House
N.A.M.M. Show
1996
1996
The "Legend" Robert Greenidge
Steel Drum Master
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefers
Steel Drum Master
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefers
Daniel Glass
Royal Crown Revue
Dave Miller-Bass
Royal Crown Revue
Dave Miller-Bass
David Cordrey
Mike Rosio
Patrick Bolen
Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League
John Williams
"Baby face"
Roger Eaton
Songwriter, Producer, Friend
Roger wrote and performed on the
TammyO Cd. You can hear the
tunes on my discography page.
Roger passed away in 2007,
Songwriter, Producer, Friend
Roger wrote and performed on the
TammyO Cd. You can hear the
tunes on my discography page.
Roger passed away in 2007,
Lou Gramm
Foreigner
Foreigner
Jonathon Moffett
Ray Wolf
Bass Player
Bass Player
Doug Livingston, John David
Keyboards, Pedal Steel....Guitar,Banjo,Harp
Keyboards, Pedal Steel....Guitar,Banjo,Harp
Bryan with Brad Cummings
Bass Guitar virtuoso
Bass Guitar virtuoso
Joy Community Church
Bakersfield, Ca.
Bakersfield, Ca.
