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Performance & Workshop Highlights

Brian brings decades of performance and educational experience to all endeavors. A lifelong musician, Brian began performing professionally in his teens and has since played throughout the Bay Area and nationally. Known for his musical versatility, strong groove, and engaging presence, he brings depth and personality to every performance and workshop.

MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES (partial list)

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  • Kerrville Folk Festival (multiple)

  • Strawberry Music Festival (multiple)

  • High Sierra Music Festival (multiple)

  • Fat Fry Festival (KPIG)

  • Reggae on the River Music Festival

  • Grass Valley World Music Festival

  • Grass Valley Folk Festival

  • Truckee Reggae and World Music Festival

  • New Orleans by the Bay Festival

  • Napa Valley Cajun Festival

  • Northern Rockies Folk Festival

  • Vancouver Island Folk Festival

  • Reno Jazz Festival

  • Sonoma Jazz Festival

  • Sacramento Jazz and Heritage Festival

  • Sacramento Traditional Jazz Jubilee

  • Napa Jazz Festival

  • Sacramento Blues Festival

  • San Jose Blues Festival

  • Chico World Music Festival

  • Napa World Music Festival

  • Bunbury Music Festival

  • United Way Annual Fundraising Concert

TELEVISION CREDITS (partial list)

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  • 2018 - WCET, Bayard Rustin - The Man Behind the Dream, The World House Choir

  • 1996 - PBS, Entertainment Express: performance appearance, Mumbo Gumbo

  • 1996 - CBS, Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, live performance, Mumbo Gumbo

  • 1995 - CBS, Northern Exposure: featured song, "The Ring Waltz"

  • 1995 - CBS, Northern Exposure: featured song, "Lovebirds

  • 1995 - ABC, NBA Sacramento Kings - National Anthem performance

  • 1995 - CBS, CBS This Morning: Mumbo Gumbo

MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOPS (partial list)

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  • Rivertunes Jamboree (multiple)

  • New Songs 2024

  • Watermelon Music

  • Clifton Cultural Arts Center

  • Natomas Peforming Arts Academy

  • Ohio Music Educators (multiple)

  • Texas Music Educators 

  • New Mexico Music Educators 

RADIO CREDITS (partial list)

  • 2014 - Studio 89 with Tracy Walker

  • 2011 - WNKU Studio 89 with Tracy Walker

  • 2010 - WNKU Studio 89 with The Honneycombs

  • 1998 - KYSR Paul & Phil Christmas Show, Mumbo Gumbo 

  • 1997 - KPIG Hog Farm show, Mumbo Gumbo  performance and interview

  • 1996 - KVMR Night Live, feature broadcast Mumbo Gumbo

  • 1995 - NPR Car Talk featured Mumbo Gumbo song: I'm Driving

  • 1995 - KRXQ Ken Allen show, Mumbo Gumbo live performance and interview

  • 1995 - KPIG Hog Farm show, Mumbo Gumbo live performance and interview

  • 1995 - KRXQ Ken Allen show, Mumbo Gumbo performance and interview

  • 1994 - KFOG Fog City Radio, Mumbo Gumbo performance and interview

  • 1994 - KQED West Coast Weekend, Mumbo Gumbo performance

  • 1994 - KPFA Larry Kelp Show, Mumbo Gumbo performance and interview

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Photos

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Contact and Booking

Brian Rivers
brian@brianrivers.com
513-335-0624
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