Bio

Brie and the Bystanders is a band from Benicia/Martinez CA that was founded in 2025. We perform a unique blend of groove-oriented music including R&B, soul, blues, and reggae. The band features Briana Scott's amazing voice, with her sultry and heartfelt vocals backed by a multi-talented and highly experienced lineup. We play originals and our own take on songs written by others.

Briana Scott - vocals

Andrew Benzie - drums/vocals

Greg Dunn - bass/vocals

David Kessner - keyboards

Jon Konnan - guitar/vocals

We are available to perform at concert venues, bars, night clubs, restaurants, festivals, and private events, including parties, corporate events, and fundraisers.

“It's All About the Groove”

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Promo mix - it's all about the groove! Brie and the Bystanders performing their unique blend of R&B, soul, blues, and reggae. All songs recorded live September 2025 - February 2026.

This is a compilation of a few of Brie and the Bystanders' original songs, all performed live late in 2025 or in 2026.

Brie and the Bystanders performing Don't Even Know by Matt Storm to a full house at the Listening Room in Luigi's in Martinez CA. Recorded live on 1-31-2026.

Brie and the Bystanders performing Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughn. Recorded live at Six Eleven in Martinez CA on 1-3-2026.

Dancers enjoying Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughn performed by Brie and the Bystanders at the Listening Room in Luigi's in Martinez CA. Recorded live on 1-31-2026.

Brie and the Bystanders performing their original song Georgia Southbound. Recorded live at Six Eleven in Martinez CA on 1-3-2026.

Promo mix - it's all about the groove! Brie and the Bystanders performing their unique blend of R&B, soul, blues, and reggae. All songs recorded live May - October 2025.

Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman performed by Brie and the Bystanders. Recorded live at Club 1220 in Walnut Creek CA on 6-15-2025.

Improvised ending to Use Me by Bill Withers, performed by Brie and the Bystanders. Recorded live at the Listening Room at Luigi's in Martinez CA on 10-24-2025.

Feelin' Like by Ivan Hartle performed by Brie and the Bystanders. Recorded live at Club 1220 in Walnut Creek CA on 10-24-2025.

Brie and the Bystanders performing their original song "Danelle". Recorded live at Club 1220 in Walnut Creek CA on 6-15-2025.

Valerie (based on the Amy Winehouse version) performed by Brie and the Bystanders. Recorded live at the Listening Room at Luigi's in Martinez CA on 10-24-2025.

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Brie and the Bystanders is available to perform at concert venues, bars, night clubs, restaurants, festivals, and private events, including parties, corporate events, and fundraisers. Please feel free to fill our the below form for questions, booking enquiries, or any other reason!