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Brian started his professional music career in Houston, playing in Rock, Jazz, and R&B bands across town. In 1992, Brian joined his first Latin band, Mango Punch! For six years, his sweet tenor voice and steady drum skills propelled him into one of the most versatile musicians and vocalists in the Houston Latin music
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scene, which has lead to many appearances singing the National Anthem in all of Houston’s sporting venues, such as the Astrodome, the Compaq Center, and Minute Maid Field. In July of '99, Brian took a much sought after opportunity to come out from behind the drum kit to front and form his own Latin band, "Tropi Crew". For three years, “Tropi Crew" built a strong following. In the summer of 2002, Brian released his debut CD, "Así Va, Así Es" on the Hacienda International label, the largest Hispanic independent record label in the US. His first single and video, "Así Va, Así Es" was released to radio, television, record pools, and clubs throughout the US and in Mexico and television has been very receptive to the well-produced video that was shot locally in Houston. In November of that year, Brian recorded the vocals for the Texas Lottery jingle and was featured in the TV commercial, which aired on Spanish language Radio and Television throughout Texas. Brian has also embraced another facet of the entertainment industry, acting. In a relatively short time, Brian has been cast in commercials for Academy, Conn's, and McGregor Medical. Most recently, Brian was cast in a principle role for a Bank of America and Reliant Energy commercial, both of which aired on on Spanish language TV. |
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In 2002, Brian moved to LA to pursue his musical career. Through his good friend, Ignacio Elisavetsky, Brian had the opportunity to meet and work with Latin singer/songwriter, Alejandro Lerner, from Argentina. Ignacio would later join them in LA and a special relationship was formed. In June of 2003, Brian’s song, “Always You”, took third place in the Austin Songwriter’s Group Song Contest, and in 2004, his song, “Be All Alone”, was the monthly champion of the Makeastar.com competition, won first place for the month of May and was a finalist, in the VH-1 songoftheyear.com competition, took second place in the Unisong International Song Contest, and was a semi-finalist in the 2005 UK International Song Contest. Most recently in September of 2005, Brian participated in recording with Alejandro Lerner, the background vocals for the theme song of the Spanish version of Disney's “Chicken Little”, which is scheduled for a November release.
In the past, Brian has won several awards for his songwriting and vocal skills as well. In 1995, he won the "Best Male Vocalist" Award presented by the Houston Press Music Association. In '97, he went to New York to compete in the finals of the Buscando Banda's Show, hosted at the famous Tropicana Nite Club, and came away with first place in the International /Pop vocal category. His songs, "Time For You" ('95), "Cada Dia, Cada Noche" ('98), and "Hey Little Girl" ('99), won him an honorable mention in the annual Billboard Songwriting Contest. He has also competed in Sueños De Fama, the Spanish version of Star Search and is a current member of ASCAP.
With the latest release of his bi-lingual videos, “Be All Alone” and “No Me Niegues Tu Amor”, Brian is ready to leave his mark on the music industry. Whether he is singing in English or Spanish, for Brian, music is his life. With his special way of expressing his feelings, hopes, and dreams, he touches each and everyone us, young and old, male or female.
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