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Dec. 1, 2009 BRIAN COLBURN by Tracy Lewis Brian Colburn has a fresh sound that sets him apart from most musicians now a days. We interviewed Brian awhile back, and thought it would be nice to catch up with what is going on with him now. FSM: So tell us Brian what all has been happening since we interviewed you last? B.C: 2009’s been a very productive and busy year for me. When we last talked I was in the middle of promoting my 2nd CD “Time Marches On.” In the summer of 2009, I recorded a brand new disc, entitled “Life Happens.” I also spent a lot of time performing up the east coast, sharing my music with anyone willing to listen! FSM: What genre of music do you consider your work to be and have you changed your style at all since you first began? B.C: I refer to my genre as: acoustic-rock with hints of alternative, funk, blues, and country sprinkled in for good measure. I haven’t necessarily changed my style since “Literal Fiction” (my debut CD), but the sound has certainly evolved. I am into so many different styles of music, so they all eventually leak into one of my records. The way I look at it, if you listen to my music, you’ll learn a lot about me! FSM: Where have you performed since we spoke to you last? B.C: Some highlights from this past year are: February’s appearance on FoxNews’ Strategy Room, April’s Friends of Suzanne Cancer Benefit, June’s appearance at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (Englewood, NJ), as well as my 2nd year participating in the Come Together Music Festival (Clinton, NJ) and the Keene Music Festival (Keene, NH). FSM: Out of all the venues you have played, is there a favorite? B.C: As far as I’m concerned, any venue that’s willing to support original music is OK in my book! Unfortunately, a lot of venues stray away from original music, and it’s quite a shame. There are plenty of amazing acts that I’ve played with over the years, that hardly play out anymore for that very reason. A recent standout venue to me would be the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. Coming from a musician’s standpoint, the acoustics in the building are amazing. I can’t remember ever hearing myself so clearly on stage! I am looking forward to performing there again in 2010. FSM: Have there been performances or moments that really stick out in your mind? B.C: In June, I had the chance to open for one of my favorite bands, Blues Traveler. It’s not often a musician can meet, let alone open for, a band he’s inspired by. I was lucky enough to get that chance, and I am still extremely grateful. FSM: Do you have a particular personal favorite song that you perform? B.C: Currently, my favorite song is “Once Upon A Time,” a song I wrote about the night my daughter was born. Obviously the song hits home for me, and seeing her in attendance when I play it, makes it that much more special. Some other favorites are: “Something Like That,” just because it’s a fun song that gets people moving; “Sometime, Someway” because people seem to connect with the message of that song; and “Life Happens,” because…well, it does! FSM: Do you have a record label? B.C: Everything I do is self-funded, produced and promoted. When I started writing and recording, it was nothing more than a hobby. Over the past 3 years, however, it has slowly taken off for me. This doesn’t mean that I am opposed to working with a label, but I am not at that stage quite yet. FSM: Do you have any upcoming shows? B.C: My next show is Sat. January 9, 2010 at The Crossroads in Garwood, NJ – this will be my first “full band” show, which I am extremely excited about. Joining me on stage will be: Kris VanCleave (keyboards), Dan Mertens (drums), and Lil’ Ricky (bass). Kris and Dan are from the group The Caterpillar Book, who, along with Sean Faust, will also be performing. Joining the three music acts on the bill are 3 stand up comedians: Sean Morton, Max Lorenzi, & Mario Lucena. It’s an evening of music & comedy, so this show has a little something for everyone! FSM: Are you still writing all your own songs? B.C: Yes, I wrote all of the music on “Literal Fiction,” “Time Marches On,” and “Life Happens,” except for the cover songs that were included on the latter two discs (The Cars’ “You Might Think” appears on “Time Marches On” and Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad” appears on “Life Happens”) FSM: Any news that you would like to share with our readers? B.C: This isn’t set in stone yet, but I am working on releasing a live CD or DVD sometime in 2010. This is all in the early planning stages, so I don’t have much more to report on that, but hopefully things will fall in place! Besides that, I always have things up my sleeve, so stay tuned, because you never know what to expect next! FSM: Where can people go to learn more about you and hear or purchase your music? B.C: The easiest places to find my music are at: BrianColburn.com or www.iTunes.com/briancolburn (or you can simply search “Brian Colburn” in the iTunes music store). For those who are into social networking, I am on MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter as well. FSM: What advice would you give to other artists who are just starting out? B.C: This is a great question! I have a few tips that I’ve told others: FSM: Flip Side to Music wants to thank you for this interview, and we wish you much success and many great things in the coming years! B.C: Thanks again Tracy! BACK TO PRESS |
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