About Brian Z – professional Blues Singer Guitarist based in Barcelona, Spain
Brian Z is a singer and guitarist based in Barcelona, Spain, performing live music for weddings, private events and special occasions.
Specialising in folk, blues and country, he brings an intimate and authentic sound inspired by the tradition of American roots music.
His performances are built around timeless classics, interpreted with warmth, emotion and respect for the spirit of the original songs.
Whether performing with acoustic or electric guitar, Brian Z creates a stripped-back yet powerful live experience, allowing the voice, guitar and storytelling to take centre stage.
As a solo act, Brian Z performs vocals and guitar in a simple, honest and expressive format.
His style is ideal for clients looking for music with character, soul and a relaxed atmosphere, whether for a wedding reception, private gathering, dinner, ceremony or special event.
Brian Z normally performs for around 90 minutes to two hours, offering a generous live set that can be adapted to the flow of the occasion.
Song requests can also be learned, including meaningful moments such as a first dance.
His setup is compact and practical, requiring around 2 x 2 metres of performance space. Setup and soundcheck usually take approximately 30 minutes, with a performance setup based around guitars and pedals.
Brian Z is comfortable performing outdoors and in unusual settings, including barns and beaches. With his authentic guitar-and-voice style, timeless repertoire and soulful approach to folk, blues and country, Brian Z brings a warm, personal and memorable musical touch to weddings and events in Barcelona and beyond.
Ring of fire
Folsom prison blues
I still miss someone
Walk the line
Get Rhythm
Hurt
Cry, Cry, Cry
Big River
Home of the blues
Cocaine Blues
Goodbye little darling
Hey Porter
...many more
Blue Moon of Kentucky
That's alright mamma
Mystery Train
I can't help falling in love with you
Suspicious minds
Love me tender
Hound dog
Always on my mind
Blue suede shoes
Are you lonesome tonight
...many more
Blackbird
Something
Act naturally
For No one
I feel fine
Fool on the hill
You got to hide your love away
Nowhere Man
I'm only Steeping
Norweigan wood
All things must pass
Money
I'm only sleeping
Things we said today
A day in the life
Whily my guitar gently weeps
Money
I've just seen a face
Michelle
All my loving
A hard days night
Come together
Young boy
Yesterday
Isn't it a pitty
Jelous guy
And I love her
Yer blues
Bob Dylan
Don't think twice
Blowing in the wind
Like a Rolling stone
Just like a woman
Buckets of rain
Knocking on heavens door
Mr Tambourine man
Lay, lady, Lay
Boots of spanish leather
It ain't me, babe
Forever young
...and many more.
Proud Mary
Have you ever seen the rain
Who'll stop the rain
Bad moon rising
Green River
...and much more
White lightnin'
Sure to fall
Is it too late?
Blue moon baby
House of the rising sun
Before you accuse me
Walking blues
All I have to do is Dream
Sleepwalk
Summertime blues
One woman man
I fought the law and the law won
Honky tonk blues
Freght train
Love in vain
She thinks I still care
San Francisco bay blues
Man of constrant sorrow
Wicked game
The weight
Crossroads blues
Peace, love and understanding
Alison
Beth
and many more songs.