EP 119 - Bryan Beller

Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, solo artist and clinician for over 25 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful team player for instrumentally-minded artists. 

He is a founding member of The Aristocrats which is one of the hottest acts in rock/fusion today; their 2019 release You Know What…? debuted at #2 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. The Aristocrats also just released a new album titled “Duck” that Brian will speak about.

Brian Beller has been Joe Satriani’s touring bassist since 2013, and also tracked Satriani’s complete 2022 album The Elephants Of Mars. He was Steve Vai’s choice for the 2009 live CD/DVD Where The Wild Things Are, and he also toured and recorded in the “band” Dethklok, a tongue-in-cheek extreme metal band borne of the hit Cartoon Network “Adult Swim” show Metalocalypse. 

He’s been a musical partner of freak/genius guitarist Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa) for over 20 years and 10 albums.

In addition, Beller’s solo album catalog includes a 2003 release View, 2008 release Thanks In Advance, and the 2011 release Wednesday Night Live, as well as an Alfred instructional DVD. all of which have received widespread acclaim. 

Brian has also been Contributing Editor for Bass Player Magazine, and a former VP of SWR bass amps.

 On The Bass Shed Podcast Brian discusses his latest release with The Aristocrats, his early days in music, bass gear and a lot of other fascinating topics.