Brian Chodorcoff

Brian Chodorcoff: Electronic Press Kit & BIO

Brian Chodorcoff is a versatile guitarist, songwriter, and musician, a fixture of the Orlando music scene since the mid-1990s. Known for an adaptable style spanning rock, blues, bluegrass, country< hard rock and alternative genres, he's been a part of many well-regarded bands and projects, bringing a dynamic presence and creative approach to his performances.

This page offers a comprehensive overview of his career. For the most current updates, live performance dates check my online calendar.

www.brianchodorcoff.com

About

The musical journey has seen him contribute to a diverse range of acts, including the radio-friendly rock band My Friend Steve, the authentic road-house R&B of The Legendary JC's, the turbo-charged bluegrass of the Riverbottom Nightmare Band, Progressive rock w The Captain Ufatsee, the hard-driving cowpunk of Big Jef Special, various Southern Rock projects with Thomas & Hannah Wynn, and many other projects over the years. An ability to blend into various musical landscapes while adding his unique contribution has led to collaborations and a consistent presence on stages across the Southeast and beyod.

He is also a songwriter, recognized for guitar work and a commitment to playing original music, alongside his interpretations /covers of rock n roll music or anything that makes a room have a good time!

Music Style

His sound draws from diverse influences and is highly adaptable. While often rooted in rock, Brian's experience allows him to navigate genres such as:

Pop/Rock: As heard in his work with My Friend Steve, in many projects with Davey Schweizer, and collaborations with Craig Beeman, and Bob Green.

R&B/Soul: A key component of The Legendary JC's sound.

Bluegrass/Americana: Showcased through his involvement with the Riverbottom Nightmare Band, where he contributes to both traditional and reinterpreted bluegrass tunes.

Cowpunk/Alternative Country: Featured in Big Jef Special and with The Dunkan Coker Band (Colorado).

Blues/JRock Collaborations with artists like Jeff Nolan, Kaleigh Baker and the Downgetters highlight his traditional and classic rock  influences..

Southern Rock: Demonstrated through his contributions to Hannah Harber and the Lionhearts and various projects with Thomas & Hannah Wynn, Jessy and Joseph Martens,, Thomas Wynn & the Believers, & Terri Binion

Indie/Experimental Rock: His work on projects with Brittany Schweizer like Great Stone Face, Baby You's Mine / One Last Dance, and Claws, along with The Wheeler Newman and the Cosmic Roots Collective shows his range in the indie and experimental rock realm, and his work with Robert Callander, Jim O'Rourke, and Anthony Cole showcase more diversity.

With a long history in the Orlando music community, he's become well-known among peers and fans, often seen sitting in with various bands, demonstrating versatility.

Discography Highlights (Select Credits)

2019: Claws - Guitar (Indie/Experimental Rock)

2019: Long Time Coming (Hannah Harber and the Lionhearts) - Guitar (Southern Rock)

2020: Baby You's Mine / One Last Dance - Single - Guitar (Indie/Experimental Rock)

2007: Open Day And Night: The Legendary JC's Live (The Legendary JC's) - Guitar, Group Member, Composer

2000: Brave Angel (Blue Meridian) - Baritone Guitar

2000: The Church of What's Happenin' Now (The Legendary JC's) - Guitar, Group Member

Big Jef Special (Big Jef Special) - Guitar

Riverbottom Nightmare Band (Riverbottom Nightmare Band) - Guitar

Jim O'Rourke: The Days of Wine and Roses - Guitar

HoneyBear band My Friend Steve

Bob Green album Back to Neverland

2022: Great Stone Face - Guitar (Indie/Experimental Rock)

Notable Collaborations & Contributions

Brian has contributed extensively to the vibrant Orlando music scene, performing alongside and sharing stages with notable artists such as Kaleigh Baker and the Downgetters, Eugene Snowden, Jeff Nolan, Terri Binion, Jessy and Joseph Martens, Steve Foxbury, Hannah Harber, Thomas & Hannah Wynn, Anthony Cole (including their experimental rock n roll project ATB), and Davey Schweizer (across many projects).

The home studio was a constant hub of activity, serving as both a rehearsal space and a creative sanctuary. Together with Brittany Schweizer, they lived immersed in music, with instruments, amplifiers, drums, and a bass rig always ready for playing. Additionally, he actively taught 30-40 students per week in that dedicated space, nicknamed Osprey Studios.

Beyond the home studio, Brian also taught music at various stores when he was younger, including Dr. Music, Music Shack, and the School of Rock in both Oviedo, FL, and Boulder, CO.

Further demonstrating versatility, Brian played in the Orlando FringeFest hit "Little Girl Blue," an original play with a cast led by Andy Matchett and Kaleigh Baker. He also played bass with Darryl McDaniels (aka Run-DMC) and his live band for the Hard Rock 40th Anniversary. Organized and produced two acclaimed Bob Dylan tribute shows and nine Jimi Hendrix tribute shows at the legendary Will's Pub,> Often, for fun or charity “myself and my friends played special one-off shows covering the music of Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Thin Lizzy, The Rolling Stones, Dio, The Cars, and David Bowie” among others. Many of these tribute events served as charity events, benefiting programs such as the Fern Creek Elementary School Foods Program.

He was a key figure in the "golden era" of the city's independent rock scene, frequently performing at influential venues like the Sapphire Supper Club, Will's Pub, House of Blues, and Hard Rock Cafe, and  almost every central Florida Bar/Music Hall.. He has opened shows for artists such as B.B. King, Al Green, James Brown, NRBQ, Sister Hazel, Reverand Horton Heat, Jethro Tull Colonel Bruce Hampton w Jimmy Herring, Drive by Truckers, Drivin n Cryin, Wanda Jackson, Jethro Tull, Bad Company,Zac Brown Band, Dr. John, Larkin Poe, 7m3, The Violent Femmes, JJ Gray and Mofro, Kyle Cook (Matchbox 20) and countless others.  others.

Press Photos & Media

Available upon request via the official website.