BRIAN RISLING

SAXOPHONE

Brian at the Santiago Shakedown 5, June 23, 2007.

Photo by Gary Eckhart

Brian just joined the band on May 5, 2007. His first show was at the Fridley Crab House. He got to cut his chops and Pat hadn't even heard him yet. Brian has done some shows with Ted in his own side band, The Teddy Larsen Band. So, Ted's word was good enough.

Brian has played the last five years with The Power Of 10. He has played in rock bands, soul bands, funk bands, blues bands, jazz bands, country bands, polka bands, and instrumental groups.

Brian has been forging a musical path ever since the first time he ever put a sax to his mouth. And, continues to do so. He is also a multi-instrumentalist. He has taught himself to be a songwriter, producer, and recording engineer. He tries to learn something new each day. He mainly plays sax, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, guitar, and bass guitar. He is also learning the banjo, the mandolin, and the violin. Brian has a degree in music education and has been teaching for the past 15 years. He has been playing professionally since he was 18.