Bio...
David Brimer and Marcus Brixa began writing and performing music together in 2023. Their partnership was formed during an informal jam session and the two guitarists quickly discovered they shared a deep connection musically and had many similar creative qualities. They also found they had unique differences in their playing styles that complemented each other beautifully.
Marcus Brixa is originally from Hamilton, Ontario and began his guitar studies in the early 80’s. He moved into central Florida in 1988 and continued his education earning a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Classical Guitar Performance from Florida Southern College in 1994. Marcus has studied the classic guitar with Mark Switzer, Pepe Romero, Celino Romero, and Andrew York, and has a profound love for the classical guitar. He also has studied jazz extensively and draws much inspiration from players like Bill Frizzell, Julian Lage, Pat Martino and Tony Rice. Since Marcus grew up in the 70’s & 80’s, he is no stranger to classic rock and blues
either. All of these influences come together in his melodic, relaxed and dreamy style. He is an experienced performer and has also been a dedicated private teacher for 30 years.
David Brimer is originally from Lakeland, Florida and began playing the guitar when he was a young teenager. He studied Guitar Performance at the Musician’s Institute in 2005 and has worked with Scott Henderson, Jackson Brown, Stephen Stills & Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, and Michael McDonald. He also toured the world as the lead guitarist for the group Hanson. David has drawn inspiration from several players like Jeff Beck, Al Di Meola, Allan
Holdsworth, and Robert Fripp. His playing style is daring, energetic and exciting and this combined with Marcus’s relaxed traditional style creates a beautiful Yin & Yang relationship that really brings their music to life. David is also an experienced performer and active teacher.
The Brimer & Brixa duet is a beautiful concert experience that showcase the acoustic guitar. The music is perfectly suited for small listening rooms, chamber concerts, house concerts, and recital halls. The performances are largely instrumental music however David & Marcus often add vocal style tunes at their “less formal” performances. There really is nothing
quite like it in central Florida.
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