Brian Beard is a Midwestern singer/songwriter raised in Wisconsin Dells, but now hails from La Crosse, WI. His shows include original music and covers of more well-known artists, usually B-sides and other forgotten gems. Brian writes songs about his experiences, like growing up in his hometown.
Although music has always been a big part of Brian’s life, he didn’t start playing guitar until he was in his twenties. After several years of self-study, a friend asked him to buy a bass and start a band. Playing bass in several different bands around La Crosse, WI allowed his musical talent to grow over many years.
When Covid hit, his bands quit playing and guitar playing became a priority to be able perform live. Now as a solo artist Brian can focus more on his own writing and cover song choices. Brian can play shows of various lengths, from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Most are an eclectic mix of originals and covers. Brian can play over 50 songs from almost as many different artists in a 3-hour gig. He knows 100s of songs from Sinatra to Sublime and Led Zeppelin to Leon Russell. Old timey and contemporary tunes as well as many Originals too. Brian plays Epiphone acoustic and electric guitars and basses, as well as Engelhardt and Ty Striebel upright basses. Always looking for new places to play, indoors or outdoors, near or far, Brian can fit into and entertain a crowd. His voice, friendly nature and breadth of song choice make the gigs so fun. He has been getting repeats from Saxon Hall, Hei and Low, Riverfront Terrace in the Dells, Moxie’s and Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse. Etc….
BrianBeardMusic.com or BrianBeardMusic on Facebook and YouTube. His shows are just great!