Having
gone from being homeless with his Mother one
week, to living in a multi-million dollar
mansion and attending a top prep school the
next week, Brian McGuire's life experiences
have helped to formulate his artistic journey.
"I like to incorporate my surreal outlook
on life into my music", states Brian.
"I find humor and the positive in things
that most people would consider dark, or even
tragic". Having spent his formative years
in Austin, Texas, Brian was lured to experimental
sounds coming out of this town known for its
vibrant music scene. But it wasn't until his
move to Los Angeles in 1999 that he discovered
the electronic dance community, which has
since become his livelihood and his passion.
Brian's
first gig at an underground party in 2000
helped to turn his newfound love into a budding
career. Soon thereafter, he met the founding
members of Neoteq and became a resident at
the world-renound club "Red". He
has developed a large following at this event,
the longest-lasting major club-night in the
city of Los Angeles. He has played along-side
the likes of Christopher Lawrence, Felix Da
Housecat, 16B, DJ Dan, and Donald Glaude,
just to name a few. This large-scale exposure
has served to help with numerous bookings
nationally and beyond. He has played to large
crowds at venues in Las Vegas, Missouri, Texas,
and is top-billing for an upcoming gig in
Taiwan.
Brian
has not rested on his laurels, working feverishly
over the last year to produce music and involve
himself in other events and projects. He formed
a production team with fellow Angelino Andy
Hay called "thebrianandandyshow".
They have created numerous tracks, two of
which have just been signed to Solid Plastic
Records for release later this year (the tracks
are entitled "Auditorium11" and
"Yesterday at School"). DJ Magazine
reported that "Yesterday at School"
was the best new track heard at the Miami
Winter Music Conference in 2003!
Brian
has also teamed up with local DJ Nancy Cheng
to perform together at several events as "Badonkadonk".
Most recently, Badonkadonk played at 1650
Schraeder along with Hacker and Kiko, and
also twice at the world-famous Club Sugar.
In addition, Badonkadonk hosted a night called
"Club Jiggle" with guests such as
Taylor, Tim Lawson (Spundae) and Kazell (Liquified).
In addition to Red, Brian is currently a resident
at a weekly Thursday night event called "Focus",
which takes place in Agoura Hills, CA.
Brian's
artistic ambition took to new heights this
year, landing the starring role in an independent
film called "Sexless". This production
will be shown in numerous film festivals this
year, and is currently being shopped around
to several major studios for distribution.
Three of Brian's original tracks serve as
music during the film ("Auditorium11",
and the non-dance tunes "Amazon"
and "Tall String Burrito").
"I'm
looking to take the world by storm in 2003",
states McGuire with a twinkle in his eye and
a grin on his face. Few that have witnessed
his performances or have listened to his music
doubt him.
(Brian
has the distinction of being the only DJ who
has appeared on the line up of every event
that Serendipity's creative director/founder,
Ehron Asher, has ever had a hand in producing.
The highlights of which include: 'We the People
Freedom Festival', 'The Conscious Party 2003',
'ePLURibus Union' and 'Celebrate Friendship'.)
