Brian Petch
Born in Burnaby B.C. and raised in Georgia, Oregon, and California, Mr. Petch started playing guitar at a young age and has been influenced by such greats as Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton. Brian has played with various bands in the U.S. and Canada such as, Adding Reign, 44 DD, Aunt Edna's Spoon Collection, Northern Comfort, the Heather Mackenzie Band, and The Ghettoblasters. Brain hosted the Blues on Whyte Saturday afternoon Jam off and on from 2002 to 2009 and co-hosted the Thursday Night Open Stage at Dusters Pub for 8 years with Mary Thomas. Brian is enjoying his career since moving to Edmonton, and continues to amaze audiences with his soulful styles.
“Mary Thomas open stage debut at the Foxx Den in St Albert was a musical treat. Brian Petch on Guitar was impeccable as he played some very tasty licks. If you are looking for a place to play definitely go to the Foxx Den as Mary Thomas and her Band has the right receipe for an open Jam.”
Gerry Pearson - open-jam.com
"I'd like to rename them the Bad Ass Motherfunkin' Blues Band"
Mike Ross - The Edmonton Sun
"Virtuoso guitarist Brian Petch backs her up with some of the most dizzying fretwork you'll ever see live..."
Jeremy Loome - The Edmonton Sun
“Ammars Moosehead Open Stage.
Petch has been influenced by the greats-Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. "There's unbelievable magic from this guys guitar neck. It's very complimentary with whatever goes on stage.
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A. Borowiecki - St. Albert Gazette