ABOUT

Brian Wolff is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based in Austin, Texas. Born in upstate New York, Brian moved to Austin in 2012 and has taken the local music scene by storm. Wolff’s musical style draws influence heavily from Classic Rock, 90’s Alternative, and Blues. His songs are marked by big guitars and impactful rhythms complete with thoughtful, introspective and unique lyrics. Brian was one of the founding members of the band Fair City Fire, a mainstay of Austin performance venues for over 7 years.

Led by Brian’s playing and his powerhouse vocals, Fair City Fire produced two LPs, The Simple Truth and Shake Your Bones. They embarked on five national tours, playing in legendary clubs such as Antones, Stubbs and Mohawk in Austin, Bowery Electric and Pianos in New York, the Warehouse Live in Houston, Ironworks and Babeville in Buffalo, and The Slippery Noodle in Indianapolis. The City of Austin even declared August 31, 2019 “Fair City Fire Day,” in which they were featured in a presentation by the Mayor before their set at Antone’s.

When the band went on hiatus during the pandemic and eventually decided to call it quits, Brian turned inward creatively. He used his newfound extra time during the pandemic to write new songs and to livestream concerts from home. He found inspiration for writing his new material while listening heavily to a wide range of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Manchester Orchestra, Foo Fighters and Jason Isbell. He also started a podcast called Greetings from Wherever, in which he interviewed artists across a variety of media: comedy, photography, writing, and more.

In Summer 2021, Brian Wolff teamed up with producer-extraordinaire, Frenchie Smith, to record his debut five-song EP, “The Punch” featuring his band, Brian Wolff & The Howlers. Current members are Tim Moen on bass, Joe Valadez on drums and Scott Blanco on lead guitar. Wolff’s songs “I Love You, Goodnight” and “Motion” were separately featured as KUTX’s Song of the Day. Upon “The Punch” EP’s release in June 2022, listeners from all over the world have listened in on all major online streaming platforms.

His sophomore EP, The Golden Age, was released in July 2023 to a packed house at The Pershing in Austin, Texas. It has received airplay from radio stations and playlists all over the world, including the single “Talk to Me” which garnered a spot in Sun Radio’s regular rotation.

Sparked by earning a slot at Spiedie Fest (Binghamton, NY), Brian Wolff & The Howlers were found performing around the US in the summer of 2024. Shortly after, they were awarded a grant from Austin’s Live Music Fund. They’ll begin recording their debut full-length album later this year. It’s safe to say things won’t be slowing down for Wolff and/or The Howlers anytime soon!