Projects

is an original 5-piece band of some of the best musicians in AZ.  The band has released multiple albums and plays some really beautiful stages including The MIM Music Theater, The Chandler Center for the Arts, Tempe Center for the Arts, Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Rhythm Room, Valley Bar and Crescent Ballroom.  In this band, Brian is the sole songwriter, lead singer and acoustic guitar player.  The Project features world class musicians Mario Mendivil, Adam Armijo, Lamar Gaines, and Todd Chuba.

started as an idea after Brian completed a three month stint performing on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean in the Summer of 2012.  After doing extensive research Brian wrote the narration for the show and then teamed up with his partner Mike Florio to bring the show to audiences.  Live from Laurel Canyon tells the story of the Canyon and the legendary singer/songwriters who lived there.  Starting with the Mamas and the Papas “California Dreamin'” and ending with the Eagles “Hotel California” the show careens through the hits of the of the 1960s and 1970s.  Part story telling and part musical performance, Live from Laurel Canyon continues to amaze fans of this timeless music.  For more information about this show, please visit www.livefromlaurelcanyon.com.

"James & Joni: Their Stories, Their Songs" chronicles the careers of two songwriting icons: James Taylor and Joni Mitchell presented in the style of Live from Laurel Canyon with narrated stories about their lives and the songs you know and love. We present a selection of songs from their vast careers; from the early days to their later hits. Join us.

"Lennon & Nilsson: Songs from the Lost Weekend" is a celebration of two iconic and prolific songwriters: John Lennon and Harry Nilsson. In 1973, years after the Beatles broke up, Lennon finds himself in Los Angeles and spends the next 18 months making music (and mischief) with his pal, American singer/songwriter, Harry Nilsson; a period of time Lennon refers to as the Lost Weekend. This show explores their individual catalogs, the impact they had on each other’s work, their collaborative efforts during this period and shares the stories that inspired these unique songwriters.

"CSNY" Join us for an evening of unforgettable music from Folk Rock’s first supergroup: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. After a chance jam session in Laurel Canyon, Crosby, Stills and Nash was formed to immediate critical acclaim. Once the trio added Canadian singer/songwriter (and Stephen Stills’ old partner in Buffalo Springfield) Neil Young, the band saw incredible international success redefining American popular music and challenging the boundaries of Folk Rock. The evening promises many of the hit songs from the bands vast, yet fraught, career, as well as tunes from their solo catalogues. In addition to incredible live music and captivating visuals, hear their personal stories and the inspiration behind the songs narrated by show creator and singer Brian Chartrand.

of which Brian is a co-founder with Rich Price and Greg Naughton, is a critically acclaimed trio of songwriters.  The Sweet Remains has released five studio albums.  Recent highlight is performing at Carnegie Hall with famed Broadway star Kelli O’Hara.  The band’s music has over 65 million streams on Spotify. For information on this band, www.thesweetremains.com