Brian currently plays for the Dallas
based quintet, Eleven Hundred Springs.
ELS has developed a massive fan base across Texas, California
and the South through constant touring, relentless grassroots
promotion and making country jams that are second to
none. Brian’s knowledge and respect for the history
of the instrument had given him the ability to authentically
blend into a wide variety of styles including jazz, rock,
country, soul, blues and gospel. Brian is most at home
playing the right part for the song and supporting the
musicians around him.
This organic approach has enabled him to perform/record with soul singer Curtis Salgado, blues guitarists Mike Morgan and the Crawl, jazz organist Red Young, song writers such as Hope Cassity and Jon Christopher Davis, and gospel artist Quinten Hope. While with Curtis Salgado, Blues Review Magazine called Brian’s playing “…totally on the money rhythmically, while keeping the loose feel that soul music requires.”
Brian resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and 3 dogs. He maintains a busy performance, teaching and recording schedule. You can learn about Brian at http://www.brianferguson.net.
In this lesson series, Brian will cover a wide range of drumset related topics – from improving your time keeping to creativity and orchestrations in patterns and fills. It’s a great resource, whether you’re an intermediate or advanced player.
