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About Us
The Brianna Rae Band
Storytelling Rock & Blues Rinsed in the Mississippi Mud
Driftless storytelling rinsed with rock and blues whispers from muddy banks of the meandering Mississippi River Valley. Low and raspy, Brianna’s true-to-definition alto voice draws comparisons to Melissa Etheridge and Stevie Nicks while stimulating thought-provoking songs designed to tell stories about what shapes her reality. Brianna, an amateur genealogist with little insight into her roots, aims to tell stories cloaked in symbolism about her family lines and her general observations about the world around her. She draws inspiration from the vast network of rivers and valleys in the Driftless Region of the meandering Mississippi River Valley, culminating in songs characterized as “home-grown.” Featuring crunchy guitar tones mimicking the rocky outcroppings of the river valley, reliable, no-fluff stable key and bass lines, and anchoring rhythms, they are well-poised to make a splash in the musical landscape like children playing in the river.
Members
The five members of The Brianna Rae Band bring a seasoned and well-rounded set of experiences backed by years of practice. Brianna’s earliest memories are of running around behind stages of all sizes while her father made a living as a bass player. Her playground was the dance floor. Naturally, that upbringing made her want to forge her musical path. Tragedy struck The Brianna Rae Band in 2022 when the founding bass player, Brianna’s father, suddenly passed away. Local La Crosse musicians stepped in to rally around them, and again the band found its groove with Fred Graff, who kept the bass lines thumping away. Since its inception, Brianna’s mother, Shelby Martin, has provided vocal harmonies and brought her dependable keyboard work to the band’s atmosphere. Bringing a rich and smooth yet understated tone to the lead guitar, William Powers adds drive to the flowing and muddy sound mimicking the river for which the band is known. Rounding out the quintet with potent and engaging drum cadences, Ross Koderl is a vital asset to the sound rooted in the Northern swamplands with a gritty urban groove. All five personalities combine to create a balanced blend of influences that shape their songwriting and define their style.
With a zest for music that can only be described as “passionate,” The Brianna Rae Band is hungry to push its musical journey to its limit. Whether playing local haunts or festivals, they just want to spread positive experiences through music. From their perspective, they understand that every person has challenges in their daily lives, and if the band can lift spirits and foster a positive atmosphere, even if only for a few hours, they have done their job. Whether it is one person or a thousand standing in front of them at the end of a show, The Brianna Rae Band appreciates that their craft has brought people together. The band is working hard to develop, record, and distribute more songs curated for those who are driftless like these five souls who wander together amid sheer limestone peaks and the muddy yet mighty Mississippi. With time, they hope to tip the tables on their setlist from heavy selections of cover songs to an original standalone show that will command the room from start to finish. It’s all a work in progress, and The Brianna Rae Band is here to get their hands dirty no matter where their meandering takes them.
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At A Glance…
Thrill on the Hill – Alpine Inn
may 6 – la crosse, wi
Sara Evans – Beaver Bottoms Saloon
may 13 – fountain, mn
Young’s Hideout
may 20 – north bend, wi
HD Tavern
may 27 – holmen, WI
Wolf’s Den
june 3 – cameron, WI
The Blackhawk
june 10 – prairie du chien, wi
Robin’s Nest
JUN 17 – french island, wi
2023 Schedule
1/13/2023 – BRB Unplugged at Silverado Saloon – 9 PM – 12 AM
West Salem, WI
1/28/2023 – BRB Unplugged at Beaver Bottoms Saloon – 8:30 PM – 12 AM
Fountain, MN
2/17/2023 – BRB Unplugged at Smokey’s Bar and Grill – 9 PM – 12 AM
Holmen, WI
2/18/2023 – BRB Unplugged at Whiskey River Bar and Grill – 8 PM – 11 PM
West Salem, WI
3/2/2023 – Fire Relief Fundraiser for Henry Hansen at Popcorn Tavern – 8:30 PM
Downtown La Crosse, WI
3/4/2023 – Silverado Saloon – 9 PM – 1 AM
West Salem, WI
3/17/2023 – St. Patrick’s Day Party at Rumors Burr Oak – 9 PM – 1 AM
Burr Oak, WI
3/25/2023 – Robin’s Nest – 9 PM – 1 AM
French Island, WI
4/7/2023 – Whiskey River Bar and Grill – 8 PM – 12 AM
West Salem, WI
4/15/2023 – Twin Bluffs Bar – 7 PM – 11 PM
Winona, WI
4/16/2023 – Thee OP – 4 PM – 7 PM
Lansing, IA
4/21/2023 – Jamie’s Last Resort – 7 PM – 11 PM
Osseo, WI
4/22/2023 – Dewey’s Side Street Saloon – 8 PM – 12 AM
North La Crosse, WI
4/23/2023 – Beatles on the Chippewa – 2:30 PM
Durand, WI
4/28/2023 – BRB Unplugged – The Fob Irish Pub – 9 PM – 1 AM
Melrose, WI
4/29/2023 – St. Jude’s Benefit at The Brothel Bar – 7 PM – 11 PM
Fountain City, WI
5/6/2023 – Alpine Inn – 2:00 PM
La Crosse, WI
5/6/2023 – Private Event
5/13/2023 – Beaver Bottoms Saloon – Sara Evans Show
Fountain, MN
5/20/2023 – Young’s Hideout – 8 PM – 12 AM
North Bend, WI
5/26/2023 – TBRB Unplugged Wildcat Saloon – 8 PM – 11 PM
Blair, WI
5/27/2023 – HD Tavern – 8 PM – 11 PM
Holmen, WI
6/3/2023 – Wolf’s Den RV Campground and Resort – 6 PM – 10 PM
Cameron, WI
6/10/2023 – The Blackhawk – 8 PM – 12 AM
Prairie du Chien, WI
6/17/2023 – Robin’s Nest- 8 PM – 12 AM
French Island, WI
6/20/2023 – Concert in the Park- 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Independence, WI
7/3/2023 – Riverfest – 4 PM – 6 PM
La Crosse, WI
7/7/2023 – Smokey’s Bar and Grill – 9 PM – 1 AM
Holmen, WI
7/8/2023 – Gilligan’s – 5 PM – 9 PM
Chetek, WI
7/15/2023 – Save Second Base – 5 PM – 9 PM
Sparta, WI
7/22/2023 – Street Dance
Medford, WI
7/28/2023 – Oliver’s Tavern – 6 PM – 10 PM
Eau Claire, WI
7/29/2023 – The Blackhawk – 8 PM – 12 AM
Prairie du Chien, WI
8/5/2023 – Ted’s Timberlodge – 9 PM – 1 AM
Holcombe, WI
8/11/2023 – Thee OP – Fish Days! – 8 PM – 12 AM
Lansing, IA
8/19/2023 – Robin’s Nest – 8 PM – 12 AM
French Island, WI
8/26/2023 – Money Creek Haven – POOLSIDE! – 2 PM – 5 PM
Money Creek, MN
9/1/2023 – Jamie’s Last Resort – 7 PM – 11 PM
Osseo, WI
9/2/2023 – HD Tavern – 8 PM – 11 PM
Holmen, WI
9/3/2023 – BRB Unplugged at Rock the Vets
French Island, WI
9/3/2023 – West Salem Annual Street Dance – 7 PM – 11 PM
West Salem, WI
9/9/2023 – TBA
La Crosse, WI
9/23/2023 – Ted’s Timberlodge – 9 PM – 1 AM
Holcombe, WI
10/14/2023 – Robin’s Nest – 8 PM – 12 AM
French Island, WI
10/21/2023 – Whiskey River Bar and Grill – 8 PM – 12 AM
West Salem, WI
10/28/2023 – Halloween Party at Rumors Burr Oak – 9 PM – 1 AM
Burr Oak, WI
11/4/2023 – Fricken‘ A Bar and Grill – 8 PM – 12 AM
Dorchester, WI
11/11/2023 – 4 Year Anniversary Party at Rumors Bangor – 9 PM – 1 AM
Bangor, WI
12/9/2023 – Whiskey River Bar and Grill – 8 PM – 12 AM
West Salem, WI
12/16/2023 – Jamie’s Last Resort – 7 PM – 11 PM
Osseo, WI
12/31/2023 – NYE at Robin’s Nest – 9 PM – 1 AM
French Island, WI
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Contact
Call (507) 961-3975
thebriannaraeband@gmail.com