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, Wolff formed his current band, Brian Wolff & The Howlers and teamed up with producer-extraordinaire, Frenchie Smith, to get to work in the studio. His debut EP, The Punch, was released in June 2022 and follow up EP, The Golden Age, was released in July 2023. His early releases earned multiple features on KUTX’s “Song of the Day” and regular airplay on Sun Radio’s rotation.

Brian Wolff & The Howlers spent their 2024 summer hitting the road for a tour of the east coast, including an opening spot on the main stage at Spiedie Fest in Binghamton, NY, sharing the stage with Chris Young and Shaboozey. Shortly after, they were awarded a grant from the City of Austin’s Live Music Fund.

With the necessary funding secured, they immediately turned their focus on recording Wolff’s debut album, Leave the Lights On. Trickling out singles throughout the first half of the year garnered more regular rotation spins on Sun Radio, KUTX and other stations around the country. It all led up to a tour through the Mountain West states and a return home/album release show at the legendary Antone’s to a packed house of eager fans and supporters.

With a new album and tours through the Southeast and Midwest on the horizon, Brian Wolff & The Howlers continue to gain momentum, delivering electrifying performances and making waves in the music world.