Brian Aret was born in Holland and moved to Australia at the age of 3.
Ever since first grade Brian has played an instrument of some sort.
Whether it be drums, guitar, bass, keyboard or vocals.
In 2006/2007, Brian had the opportunity to spend 18 months in NY, USA
and immerse himself in the local music scene. Brian recorded his debut
EP Artisan Years under the supervision of Billy Masters, a compilation
of original songs about teenage angst and experiences, with some guitar
instrumentals thrown in. Brian studied jazz at Queens College, and
drums, guitar, and vocals with various local musicians. He also had the
chance to play at various venues, such as CBGBs and The Red Lion on
Bleeker, Carnegie Hall, and the Watercolor Café.
Upon moving back to Sydney early 2008, Brian focussed his songwriting,
recording, and performing energy on his band The Cruise, and also as a
founding member of A Bad Day's Good Night, subsequently winner of the
2008 Kool Skools Awards and named best pop rock band of 2008 at an award
ceremony at the Metro Theatre in Sydney.
Brian performs regularly, with his band The Cruise, and as drummer for
pop-punk band Escapade. He occasionally performs his original material
in a solo-acoustic setting (guitars / vox), and also supports various
acts on drums / cajon / percussion or guitar / vox.
Recognition:
'08 Semi finalist - International Songwriting Competition Nashville, 'Matilda' (The Cruise) 'Tim' (A Bad Days Goodnight)
Recording Credits:
Brian Aret & Megan Barnes – I’ll Be Waiting (Apr06)
Brian Aret - Artisan Years EP (Mar08)
The Cruise - Self Titled EP (Sep08)
A Bad Day's Good Night - Nothing Left EP (Oct08)
Escapade! - Late Nights EP (Dec08)
Lilholt’s Rose – Just Believe CD (to be released)
Performance Credits:
The Cruise (Sydney *Vox/Guitar/Dobro/eBow*)
A Bad Day’s Good Night (Sydney *MD/Drums/Bass/Guitar/Keys*)
Natasha Duarte (Sydney *Vox/Guitar/Bass*)
Kate Duffy (Sydney*Cajon/Percussion*)
Jill Stevenson (NY *Guitar/eBow*)
The Light (NY *Vox/Drums*)
Les Kurtz Trio (NY *Drums*)
Liz Scott (NY/LA/Sydney *Guitar/Drums/Cajon/Keys*)
AIPAH (Sydney *All*)
Escapade (Sydney *Drums*)
The Arlequins (Sydney *Drums*)
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