Brian Gurl
Pianist • Vocalist • Musical Director • Producer
For more than three decades, Brian Gurl has built a career around one central idea: creating memorable musical experiences for audiences. A dynamic pianist, vocalist, arranger and musical director, Brian has created more than two dozen original concert and theatrical productions spanning American popular music, Broadway, jazz, rock & roll, patriotic favorites, holiday music, and Irish and Celtic traditions.
Brian's versatility is at the heart of his productions. At the piano, his performances can move from intimate and lyrical to high-energy showmanship, while his arrangements showcase accomplished vocalists and instrumentalists in programs designed to entertain, engage and connect with audiences.
Today, Brian Gurl Productions brings that experience together in a growing collection of fully developed touring shows. From the stirring Americana of America The Beautiful and the seasonal celebration of Jingle Bell Jubilee! to the energy of The Irish-Celtic Experience, each production has its own musical identity while sharing Brian's signature emphasis on musicianship, variety, personality and audience connection.
Explore the productions below.
A PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION!
Featuring Brian Gurl & The Star Spangled Band
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America The Beautiful
A Patriotic Celebration!
America The Beautiful is a spirited musical celebration of the songs, stories, and ideals that have helped define the American experience. Led by pianist, vocalist, and musical director Brian Gurl, the production brings together accomplished singers and musicians, including featured vocalist Michele James-Pruyn, whose extensive career has taken her from The White House and Disney World to Las Vegas, international cruise stages, and performances with Disney’s acclaimed Voices of Liberty.
The program spans generations and musical styles, with selections including The Star-Spangled Banner, This Land Is Your Land, Shenandoah, New York, New York, Philadelphia Freedom, An American Trilogy, God Bless the USA, You’re a Grand Old Flag, America the Beautiful, and God Bless America. Musical performances are complemented by carefully selected quotations and spoken passages that add historical perspective and meaning to the celebration.
Available as a full six-piece production or in smaller configurations, America The Beautiful can be tailored for performing arts centers, concert series, community celebrations, and special events. The program can also be adapted for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Flag Day, and Veterans Day, with occasion-specific musical tributes incorporated into the performance.
More than a collection of patriotic songs, America The Beautiful is designed as a shared celebration of America through music—uplifting, engaging, and created to bring audiences together.
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON
Featuring Brian Gurl & Company
Jingle Bell Jubilee!
A Musical Celebration of the Season
Jingle Bell Jubilee! brings the warmth, excitement, and unmistakable sounds of the holidays to the stage in a festive production led by pianist, vocalist, and musical director Brian Gurl. Joined by featured vocalist Michele James-Pruyn and an accomplished ensemble of singers and musicians, Brian takes audiences on a musical journey through traditional Christmas favorites, contemporary holiday hits, and unexpected arrangements that give familiar songs a fresh personality.
The program moves easily among musical styles, from the beauty of Silent Night and Greensleeves to the timeless sounds of White Christmas and The Christmas Song, along with Blue Christmas, a jazzy take on Jingle Bells, The Prayer, and music inspired by artists ranging from Bing Crosby and Mel Tormé to Elvis Presley, José Feliciano, and the Jackson 5.
Designed to be both musically rewarding and genuinely entertaining, Jingle Bell Jubilee! combines strong vocals, Brian’s distinctive piano artistry, ensemble performances, and touches of humor to capture both the sentiment and the fun of the Christmas season.
Available in multiple configurations, the production can be adapted to performing arts centers, concert series, community celebrations, private communities, and other holiday events while retaining the musical character and festive spirit of the full show.
scottish-irish celebration
A Musical Odyssey of Scotland & Ireland
Scottish-Irish Celebration
A Musical Odyssey of Scotland & Ireland
Scottish-Irish Celebration brings the music, spirit, and traditions of Scotland and Ireland together in a colorful seven-piece production led by pianist, vocalist, and musical director Brian Gurl. From spirited jigs and reels to soaring ballads and contemporary Celtic favorites, the program blends instrumental virtuosity, rich vocal harmonies, humor, and storytelling into an engaging journey through two closely connected musical traditions.
The ensemble features Carlann Evans on violin and vocals, Karen Romig on flute, piccolo, and vocals, featured vocalist Michele James-Pruyn, and the unmistakable sound and visual excitement of Gary Reinstrom on Highland bagpipes and bodhrán, supported by bass and drums. Together, the musicians move easily from intimate melodies to driving Celtic rhythms and full-ensemble showpieces.
Musical selections draw from traditional and contemporary favorites including Molly Malone, The Irish Washerwoman, The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, Highland Cathedral, Steam Train to Mallaig, music associated with Riverdance, The Corrs’ Toss the Feathers, and Touch the Sky from Disney/Pixar’s Brave. The combination of fiddle, flute, bagpipes, percussion, piano, vocals, and rhythm section gives the production a sound and personality distinctly different from a traditional Irish-only program.
With its blend of Scottish pageantry and Irish energy, Scottish-Irish Celebration offers presenters a visually engaging, musically varied production suited to performing arts centers, concert series, community celebrations, and special Celtic events throughout the year.
duo magnifique
From Classical Elegance to Contemporary Favorites
Duo Magnifique
Classical Elegance Meets Contemporary Favorites
Duo Magnifique brings together the artistry of pianist and vocalist Brian Gurl and violinist, clarinetist, and vocalist Carlann Evans in an engaging musical partnership filled with versatility, personality, and showmanship. With piano, violin, clarinet, and two voices at their disposal, Brian and Carlann create a remarkably varied musical experience with just two performers on stage.
Moving easily among classical influences, Broadway, popular standards, and contemporary favorites, the duo combines expressive instrumental performances with vocals, harmonies, humor, and an easy rapport with audiences. Their contrasting instruments allow the program to shift from intimate and lyrical moments to lively, high-energy selections while maintaining the polish of a concert production.
The duo format also provides presenters with an appealing alternative to a larger ensemble without sacrificing musical variety or entertainment value. Duo Magnifique is well suited to performing arts centers, concert series, private communities, churches, and special events.
The Irish-Celtic Experience
Songs, Stories & Music of Ireland
The Irish-Celtic Experience
Songs, Stories & Music of Ireland
The Irish-Celtic Experience brings the warmth, energy, and musical traditions of Ireland to the stage in a lively six-piece production led by pianist, vocalist, and musical director Brian Gurl. From familiar Irish songs and heartfelt ballads to spirited jigs and reels, the production combines instrumental artistry, vocals, harmony, humor, and the infectious rhythms of Celtic music.
The ensemble features Carlann Evans on violin and vocals, Karen Romig on flute, piccolo, and vocals, featured vocalist Michele James-Pruyn, along with bass and drums. Piano, fiddle, flute, voices, and rhythm section give the production a colorful musical palette capable of moving from an intimate Irish melody to a high-energy instrumental feature.
The program mixes traditional favorites with Celtic-inspired popular music and includes an Irish pub-style sequence in which the performers trade songs, instrumental features, and humor. The result is a show that celebrates Irish music without limiting itself to St. Patrick’s Day, making The Irish-Celtic Experience suitable for performing arts centers, concert series, community celebrations, private communities, and Celtic-themed events throughout the year.
