Brian Fullen has been a veteran drummer in the Nashville music scene for several years, including world tours with SheDaisy, Shania Twain, Bob Carlisle, Peter Frampton, Allies and The Imperials. He ha... moreBrian Fullen has been a veteran drummer in the Nashville music scene for several years, including world tours with SheDaisy, Shania Twain, Bob Carlisle, Peter Frampton, Allies and The Imperials. He has also performed extensively with the artists Vince Gill, Sierra, Larry Carlton, Andy Griggs, Jamie Slocum, Lorrie Morgan, Paul Brandt, Tracy Nelson, Pete Huttlinger (www.petehuttlinger.com) and Identical Strangers, among others. As a first call session musician, he keeps a busy recording schedule, playing on hundreds of tracks each year. His versatility as a drummer and percussionist has landed him recording dates with top artists such as Bob Carlisle, Kathy Mattea, Mark Collie, hit record producer David Z., John Berry, SheDaisy, Jamie Slocum, Aubrey Collins, legendary blues artist Tracy Nelson, Identical Strangers, Allies, The Nobody's, Word Records, United Methodist Publishing, Sony, Curb, MCA, Provident, BMG and EMI Music Groups. He can also be heard on the Jack Frost movie soundtrack, commercials for the Fox Network, Chevrolet, The Wild Horse Saloon and UPN, among others. less
Bryon “Btrain” Holley (pronounced Brian) is a natural born drummer and artist. His love of world music has paved the way to a successful career as a professional drummer. He brings to the table a wealth of musical knowledge and professionalism that stems from a global window.
Bryon etched his way into the music industry by arming himself with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in three categories, Jazz Performance, World Music and Ethnomusicology, from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal-Arts). His education combined with his studies under artists like David Garabaldi, Joe LaBarbara, William Kennedy, Alfred and Kobla Ladzekpo catapulted him into becoming a talented world drummer. Bryon learned to create his own beats and rhythms while paying homage to the traditional elements of drum works by studying under the guidance of Kakraba Lobi (West African Balafon), Poovalur Srinivason (South Indian Rhythm Studies), John Bergamo (World Percussion), and J. Nyoman Wenten (Balinese Monkey Chant). Bryon has also included singing in his musical repertoire with vocal performance studies, and in studio experience.
Bryon is also a well-crafted studio musician with multiple percussion and vocal credits under his belt. He has recorded at the legendary Capital Records, Paramount Studios, and Westlake Audio, and has worked with Producers like Marti Fredricksen, John Baxter, Bob Esty, Michael Reid, and Stephen Hart. He is known for delivering high quality sound as well as precise rhythms and vocal tones that a Producer strives to capture. His recording career includes Afro-Brazilian (Woman of the Waters –Vida Vierra), Euro-Rock (Cucuk-Son of Slavster), Native American (Vision speaks-Wovoka), Funk-Soul-Rock (Ride-Mooshu Pie Train), Afro Celtic Rock (Trip-Bad Haggis) and Latin Fusion (Mi O’ Frendá-Ray Sandoval), just to name a few. It’s these diverse elements that distinguish Bryon as a “hired-gun” in the recording industry.
Bryon has delivered his phenomenal drumming styles, vocals and rhythms to the world with well-received performances in Spain, Scotland, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, Paris, and Germany. His International broadcasts include BBC- Live from Glascow Scotland, Celtic Connections Music and Festival (TV) and Zintzarria- Live from Zagarramurdi Spain (TV).
Bryon’s Latest endeavor... moreBryon “Btrain” Holley (pronounced Brian) is a natural born drummer and artist. His love of world music has paved the way to a successful career as a professional drummer. He brings to the table a wealth of musical knowledge and professionalism that stems from a global window.
Bryon etched his way into the music industry by arming himself with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in three categories, Jazz Performance, World Music and Ethnomusicology, from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal-Arts). His education combined with his studies under artists like David Garabaldi, Joe LaBarbara, William Kennedy, Alfred and Kobla Ladzekpo catapulted him into becoming a talented world drummer. Bryon learned to create his own beats and rhythms while paying homage to the traditional elements of drum works by studying under the guidance of Kakraba Lobi (West African Balafon), Poovalur Srinivason (South Indian Rhythm Studies), John Bergamo (World Percussion), and J. Nyoman Wenten (Balinese Monkey Chant). Bryon has also included singing in his musical repertoire with vocal performance studies, and in studio experience.
Bryon is also a well-crafted studio musician with multiple percussion and vocal credits under his belt. He has recorded at the legendary Capital Records, Paramount Studios, and Westlake Audio, and has worked with Producers like Marti Fredricksen, John Baxter, Bob Esty, Michael Reid, and Stephen Hart. He is known for delivering high quality sound as well as precise rhythms and vocal tones that a Producer strives to capture. His recording career includes Afro-Brazilian (Woman of the Waters –Vida Vierra), Euro-Rock (Cucuk-Son of Slavster), Native American (Vision speaks-Wovoka), Funk-Soul-Rock (Ride-Mooshu Pie Train), Afro Celtic Rock (Trip-Bad Haggis) and Latin Fusion (Mi O’ Frendá-Ray Sandoval), just to name a few. It’s these diverse elements that distinguish Bryon as a “hired-gun” in the recording industry.
Bryon has delivered his phenomenal drumming styles, vocals and rhythms to the world with well-received performances in Spain, Scotland, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, Paris, and Germany. His International broadcasts include BBC- Live from Glascow Scotland, Celtic Connections Music and Festival (TV) and Zintzarria- Live from Zagarramurdi Spain (TV).
Bryon’s Latest endeavor is “Btrain Music”. A term that not only reflects Bryon’s solo career but a close knit group of great musicians and producers working together for music design, sound design and production. This group uses the latest in music technology and instrumentation to create vast styles of music for all areas of TV, Film, Internet, and Radio. This group is available for, and very active in, live performances and touring as well as Clinics for youth education and studio performance.
Bryon currently resides in Southern California where he continues to hone his skills in the musical melting pot of Los Angeles. According to Bryon, “Rhythm is in everything around us. It is the heartbeat of life that drives the world to turn. Something that powerful is worth spending a lifetime learning!” His diversity in music and skillful techniques can be seen all over Southern California night clubs and recording studios with artists like Colin Armstrong (Independent Artist), Duff (Chalkfarm, Independent Artist), John Avila (Oingo Boingo), Ruben Blades (Latin musical legend), Armand Sabel-Lecco (Paul Simon, Seal), Perry Ferrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros), and Dave Boroff (George Benson, David Foster) -- all of which count on Bryon to deliver pacesetting beats during live performances and recording sessions.
Bryon brings a wealth of skill to every project he works on by delivering studio professionalism, extensive tour experience, musical education, cultural diversity and performance strength. Bryon Holley brings diverse elements to music and delivers something for everyone in the form of extraordinary rhythm and vocals.
Performance Credits
Armand Sabel-Lecco (Paul Simon, Seal)
Arthur Leeland (Independent Artist)
Alice Peacock (Independent Artist)
Ben Schultz (Buddy Miles, Rod Stewart)
Bill Churchville (Tower of Power)
Billy Sheehan (Dennis Chambers, Steve Vai)
Bob Esty (Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler,)
Brandon Calhoon (Independent artist)
Charlie Haden (Pat Methany, Ornette Coleman)
Chris Pierce (Independent Artist)
Colin Armstrong (Independent Artist)
Dave Boruff (David Foster, George Benson)
Dave Brubeck (Jazz Legend)
Dave Carpenter (Andy Summers, Allan Holdsworth)
David Cutler (Independent Composer)
David Roitstein (Bruce Hornsby, Jaco Pastorius)
Debby Holiday (Independent Artist)
Derek Oleszkiewicz (Billy Higgins, Joe Lovano)
Doug Lunn (Mark Isham, Vinnie Colaiuta)
Duff (Chalk Farm, Independent Artist)
Dusty Drake (Nashville Country Artist)
Eric Rigler (Tracy Chapman, Josh Groban)
Giovanna Imbesi (Narada Michael Walden)
Guilherme Vergueiro (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Airto Moriera)
Holly Palmer (Independent Artist)
Ivan Neville (Neville Brothers)
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Hey there everyone! It has been a bit since I have checked in. I wanted to personally thank everyone who voted me "Best Country Drummer' in the 2010 Modern Drummer Magazine Reader Polls. It is ... moreHey there everyone! It has been a bit since I have checked in. I wanted to personally thank everyone who voted me "Best Country Drummer' in the 2010 Modern Drummer Magazine Reader Polls. It is a real thrill and an honor to receive this award! A huge thanks also goes to the fine staff of Modern Drummer, a magazine I have read every copy of since 1980!
I survived the devastating "1,000 Year Flood" in Nashville. Countless musicians lost precious instruments. Damages were in the high millions. Massive thanks to some great instrument insurance and my wonderful sponsors for pulling me through. Nashville's finest musicians pulled together to raise money for the Nashville community with the "Nashville Rising" concert at The Firestone Arena. I was proud to be part of it!
Since we last connected, Jason Aldean's "Wide Open" album achieved platinum status and produced 3 #1 singles including "She's Country", "Big Green Tractor" and "The Truth". We appeared on ABC's CMA Music festival "Country's Night To Rock", The Craig Ferguson Show, The George Lopez Show, The Today Show, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and the 44th Annual CMA Awards (featuring a duet with Kelly Clarkson). less
I began professionally playing at the age of 15 with various bands in the Charleston area with Kevin Camphbell. After completing high school, I began touring professionally with a band based on the We... moreI began professionally playing at the age of 15 with various bands in the Charleston area with Kevin Camphbell. After completing high school, I began touring professionally with a band based on the West Coast of the US. I toured all of Canada, Japan and the Midwestern states. After touring for two years, I decided to move to Nashville and pursue my professional career. I have played with several nationally recognized artists to include: Highway 101 with Paulette Carlson (1994), Jeannie C. Riley (1995), Grand Ole Opry Stars like Jack Green and Jim Ed Brown (1996 – 1997), Aaron Tippin (1998), and Men of Steel Tour with Sammy Kershaw (1998) through Halifax, Canada. I have shared the stage with Asleep at the Wheel, Leanne Womack, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, George Strait, The Dixie Chicks, Billy Dean, Shenandoah, Charlie Daniels Band, Lone Star, Marshall Tucker Band, David Allen Coe, Jason Aldean, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chestnut, Black Hawk, Emmylou Harris, Collin Raye. I returned to Charleston in 2003 and played with various bands and recently played drums with Molly Hatchet in 2010 .Now currently in the studio recording with Jody King from Deep Field.My professional teaching experiences include private instruction in drums and percussion over the last seven years. less
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