Brian Chodorcoff

Performances and Collaborations:

Performed as an opening act, or with (*) iconic artists such as B.B. King, James Brown, Al Green, Dr. John, Wanda Jackson, Jethro Tull, Bad Company, Reverend Horton Heat, Violent Femmes, They Might Be Giants, Larkin Poe, JJ Grey & Mofro, Sister Hazel, Rob Thomas, 7Mary3, Karl Denson (current saxophone player for The Rolling Stones), Jimbo Mathis, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Hasil Atkins, Lucero, Michael Winslow, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Colonel Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit w Jimmy Herring, Chris Duarte, Hank Williams III, Cowboy Mouth, Blowfly, Drive-By Truckers, NRBQ, The Wailers, Sonny Rhodes (renowned slide guitarist), *Jason Ross (7Mary3)The Jerry Garcia Band, Anders Osborne, Sam Rivers, Kyle Cook (Matchbox 20 gtr) *Kevin Kinney (Drivn n Cryin), Keller Williams, 

Played bass with Darryl McDaniels (DMC of Run-DMC) performing Run-DMC songs with a full backing band for Hard Rock’s 40th Anniversary.

Accompanied by legendary jazz musician Sam Rivers during a session with our band.

Performed at numerous well-known festivals, including New Orleans Jazz Fest, Langerado Music Festival with Wilco, The Meters, and The Black Crowes, Hard Rock Calling, Mardi Gras at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, G8 Summit in South Carolina, 4th of July Celebration at the National Lawn in Washington, DC, the Mayor of Charleston, SC’s wedding, a month-long residency in Las Vegas, Wetlands, BB King's Clubs in NYC, Voodoo Fest in New Orleans, Beale Street Music Fest in Memphis, Hard Rock International 40th Anniversary, and Orlando Calling (HRI).

Hosted the Orlando Tribute to Jimi Hendrix for eight years and the Bob Dylan Orlando Tribute for three years. These events, among others, were organized as food drives and charity events.

Organized a charity event called Classic Country Covers, a food drive for Fern Creek Elementary School, featuring eight shows with a dozen acts performing their favorite country songs.

Participated in countless charity and memorial events, emphasizing the important role musicians play in raising funds, food, and awareness for those in need. Music is a powerful healer.

Worked with House of Blues, Hard Rock International, and School of Rock on various events over many years.

Led after-school music programs at Maitland Middle School (grades K-5).

Served as a music teacher at Fire Mountain School in Cannon Beach, Oregon (grades K-5). This role provided an incredible experience, with activities including singing along to guitar accompaniment and student percussion. The repertoire included songs such as "Imagine," "On the Road Again," and “Country Roads.” 

School of Rock Instructor@ Boulder, Colorado and Oviedo Florida Locations