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Brian Kalinec
is a Houston-based singer-songwriter. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he started
playing guitar at the age of ten. While in high school he actively performed
with local bands throughout Southeast Texas at clubs, dances, proms, and private
parties. In college, Brian performed solo at various clubs and restaurants
in Beaumont. During the summers he lived in Houston and appeared with friends
Steven McClintock and David Fertitta. In January of 1976, Brian was a featured
performer at the 75th anniversary of the discovery of Spindletop in Beaumont.
Songwriting has always been a passionate drive in Brian's musical life. In
1980, Brian performed a song he wrote for his daughter Kerri titled "Challenged
Child" at the 1980 National Convention of the Alexander Graham Bell Association
for the Deaf, at the Houston School for Deaf Children's Charity Gala, and
in several television appearances.
From 1995 to 1998, Brian co-produced the annual "Sonny Throckmorton Songwriter's
Festival" sponsored by the Houston-Fort Bend Songwriters Association.
He is an active member and past president of the organization.
In 1997, Brian joined Joelle Joyce in a duo known as the "Urban Birds"
and they appeared weekly in many clubs around Houston through 1999.
In 2001, Melinda Mones recorded her debut CD, which contained 3 of Brian's
songs, "Good Life", "My Apology", and "Right Here,
Right Now".
Brian and Jeff Chambers began performing as an acoustic duo in 2002 and appear
together regularly in venues throughout Southeast Texas. In addition to his
shows with Jeff, he also performs with Carolyn Wallace.
Brian has been invited to perform at many notable venues including Anderson
Fair, Ovations, and JP Hops House in Houston. He has also appeared at house
concerts and coffeehouses.
Brian won first place in the 1st Annual Texas Songwriter’s Serenade
songwriting contest at Fiddler’s Frolics in Hallettsville, TX. His music
has also been featured on ABC News’ World News Now.
In addition to songwriting, Brian has also appeared on occasion as a lead
guitarist for Lisa Novak, Ken Gaines, Ronny Cox, and Randall Williams.
Brian released his debut CD, Last Man Standing, in early 2007. He is a member
of NSAI, ASCAP, the Houston-Fort Bend Songwriters Association (HFSBA) and
the Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians (HAAM).
Here are some reviews and remarks about Brian’s songwriting and performance: