Brian Mitchell: Singer-Songwriter, Musician & Storyteller
I’m Brian Mitchell, a Southeast Wisconsin singer-songwriter and musician with classic rock roots, a lifelong love of music, and a passion for storytelling.
My album Love & Lies brought together years of writing, performing, and chasing the kind of songs that stick with you.
These days, I’m still writing, recording, and performing live, whether it’s original music, solo shows, or classic rock favorites with Van Wailin’.
Listen to my original music or get in touch about live performances and booking inquiries.
My Journey & Performances
My musical journey has been a wild ride through decades of performing with incredible bands and as a solo artist.
I got my start in the early ’90s playing blues with Bone Deluxe and spent 20 unforgettable years rocking with The Piles of Rhythm, which spun off into the 3M Acoustic Trio.
Today, I bring classic rock to life with Van Wailin’ and through solo performances that keep the energy high and the crowd rocking.
I’ve played hundreds of shows at large and small events alike, including Summerfest, the Hartland Street Dance, Pewaukee Beach Dance, Delafield Days and countless festivals and venues across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Maybe you've seen me perform at the Golden Mast, Pier 290, The Ridge, or Hogs & Kisses - to name a few - or watched me entertain at private events.
I deliver guitar-driven performances with a mix of rhythm, lead, and vocals that celebrate the best of rock ’n’ roll.
OFFICIAL BIO
For venues, media, and press use, here’s a more traditional bio:
Brian Mitchell is a singer/songwriter and musician from the Midwest.
As the youngest of seven children, Brian grew up listening to the records of his older siblings. Fascinated by music, he almost destroyed his dad’s guitar from constantly playing it as a kid and finally saved up to buy his own guitar at twenty.
Brian leaned into his early love of music by becoming a disc jockey and then an on-air radio station personality playing the hits in Florida, Arizona, and Wisconsin.
He played guitar and started writing his own music during his travels, drawing inspiration from the Beatles, Eagles, Stevie Wonder, and Motown.
He eventually turned his vocal talents into a full-time career as a voice artist; in fact, you might have heard his voice on a commercial, documentary, or TV show.
But his love of music kept drawing him back - to learn the piano, drums, and bass guitar - and eventually to performing over the years in a jazz group, a classic rock band, an oldies act, an acoustic trio, and currently with the popular duo Van Wailin' and countless solo performances.
Brian loves performing and creating new music. “Music is the one language every culture and nation has in common; we all understand it. It really is a gift!”
Creativity has always been at the core of Brian's personality. And now, with the tug of music growing ever stronger, Brian is leaning into his third act.
Brian’s debut album “Love & Lies” was released in 2021.
A mixture of styles reflecting the broad influences he’s absorbed, “Love & Lies” is available on all major streaming platforms and for download on his website.
Two new albums are in the works.
Brian is always available for interviews and gigs. Contact him at 262-893-6639.
Listen or book Brian now
Want to hear Brian’s original music or ask about a live performance? Listen to Love & Lies on the Music page, or send a note about booking venues, weddings, festivals, bars, and private events across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.