Brian McKenzie started his career as writer and guitarist for the rock band “Kilgore (Smudge)” in the mid 90s, with whom he was soon signed to Unsound Records, a subsidiary of Giant Records. After years of touring and performing, Brian parted ways with the band, and with heavy rock all together. He has since developed into a singer songwriter who takes elements of the country/roots blend of Americana and adds his clean, smooth vocal style to create a sound once described by a club owner as “Ameri-Crooner”. He draws on influences that range from the crooners of the 1940s and 50s, to early country and rockabilly, rock, and the songwriters of today. Brian blends the ingredients into a cohesive, well mixed drink that you can easily get lost in. Brian had released 2 solo albums before releasing “Resolution”, his most mature and polished album to date. The Recording Academy placed Brian McKenzie on the Official Ballot for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in the following categories for his album “Resolution”: Best Country Solo Performance "Because of You" Best Country Song "Isabel" and "Tennessee" Best Country Album "Resolution" Best Short Form Music Video "Waiting For You" He has also co-written songs in Nashville that have been put on hold with popular artists such as Tim McGraw, has been endorsed by San Fransisco’s "Blueridge" guitars, Shubb Capos, and LR Baggs electronics, appeared on "The Rhode Show" on Fox 64 TV, Rhode Island, and is presently performing throughout the Northeast at venues such as “Toad” in Cambridge, MA, “National Underground” in NYC, and “Blue”, in Portland, ME, with his multi-talented band lineup. Album Liner Notes: 40 East- Brian McKenzie: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, lead guitar. Lisa-Rose McKenzie O’Connor: harmony vocals, Caleb Cook: Bass, Chris Piccirillo: Drums, Leo Egan: lead guitar Ruined the Air- Brian McKenzie: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, drums, Jay Berndt: bass Never Like It’s Been- Brian McKenzie: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, Fender Rhodes, Jay Berndt: bass, drums Isabel- Brian McKenzie: vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic and lead guitars, Lisa-Rose McKenzie O’Connor: harmony vocals, Caleb Cook: bass, Chris Piccirillo: drums, Leo Egan: pedal steel Tennessee- Brian McKenzie: vocals, acoustic guitars, Jay Berndt: bass, drums, Leo Egan: pedal steel Because Of You- Brian McKenzie: vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitars, Jay Berndt: additional acoustic guitar, harmony vocal, bass, drums, Leo Egan: lead guitars, pedal steel Waiting For You- Brian McKenzie: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, Lisa-Rose McKenzie O’Connor: harmony vocals, Caleb Cook: bass, Chris Piccirillo: drums For Rose-Brian McKenzie: vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, Jay Berndt: bass, drums Between You and Me- Brian McKenzie: vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitars, Jay Berndt: bass, drums Summertime Without You- Brian McKenzie: vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, Jay Berndt: bass, Chris Piccirillo: drums Who Will The Next Fool Be Brian McKenzie: vocals, acoustic All songs written by Brian McKenzie, except “Who Will the Next Fool Be” Written by Charlie Rich. © Knox Music Inc. Resolution was recorded on analog tape by Jason Berndt at Moto Destructo Studios in North Providence, RI Produced by Jason Berndt Mastering by Shawn Briggs, except “40 East”, “Isabel”, and “Waiting for You” mastered by Jason Berndt Brian plays Blueridge Guitars Copyright 2010/2011 © Brian McKenzie Music Company ASCAP