Immediately after high school Brian joined a popular local group that had just recorded their first album. They performed rigorously in the northeast region including the Virginia Beach area. But Brian eventually moved back to his hometown where he began teaching guitar and gigging. He performed at workshop clinics with the likes of Bobby Cochran (son of Eddie Cochran/Summertime Blues) and Tom Coster (keyboards/Santana). It was at this time he also did several television commercials which aired on MTV.

In 1987, Brian joined Arthur’s Museum, a local Reading, Pa rock institution, as keyboardist/vocalist. This group included guitarist Richie Kotzen (of Poison and The Verve). They soon recorded their debut EP, Gallery Closed. While promoting their music the band opened concerts for artists like the Gregg Allman Band, The Smithereens and The Fabulous Thunderbirds among others. Brian continued briefly with Richie as he pursued a solo career. Together they performed shows with Jennifer Baton of Michael Jackson and Paul Gilbert / Billy Sheehan of Mr. Big and Frank Gambale.

Wanting to establish his own career, Brian returned to his hometown and began working with female vocalist Phebe Blessington. Brian had been writing songs and invited Phebe to track the vocals and they soon began collaborating. The “Phebe & Brian” duo quickly rose to the top of the Philadelphia music scene consistently packing nightclubs. Phebe & Brian were also the house band for the Barsky Morning Show on Y100 radio which led Brian to recording song parodies and music beds for the popular morning show.

Realizing there was a great deal of undiscovered talent in the Philadelphia area, Phebe & Brian started an “In the Biz” night at a local nightclub. Brian soon became involved with producing many of these areas bands. The success of Phebe & Brian had them grateful and humble. Wanting to return something to the community, they started the “Fight for Kids” organization benefiting the Leukemia Society of America and The Children’s Miracle Network which still continues today.

In 1995, Brian auditioned for a guest spot to perform with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band on stage at the Tweeter Center in Camden NJ. He passed the audition and performed live with Jimmy Buffett in front of 25,000 Parrotheads which was also the first sold out show at the venue.

Brian’s career was abruptly halted in May of 1997, when his dear friend and partner Phebe Blessington was killed in an automobile accident. Brian ceased performing for almost 2 years before returning to music as a solo artist. Soon after his return he met singer/songwriter Lucy Malia and began to work with her band Lefty Lucy, just in time for their debut CD release. This move presented an opportunity to perform live in St. Thomas. The performance was broadcast live on Jimmy Buffett's internet radio station; RadioMargaritaville They also performanced at Margaritaville in Orlando, Fla. The band returned to Philadelphia to record their second effort, followed by performances in Nashville. Brian continues writing, producing and recording locally and nationally with various projects.

Today Brian performs as a solo artist and with his band - Brian & the Coconutz. The musical theme is what he calls Tropical Rock or Beach Music. It's a very fun and lively show for all ages.