Bio
Brian Roberts is a singer-songwriter, bassist, and longtime performer based in the Florida Keys, where he has built a career entertaining audiences for more than three decades. A full-time musician since 1991, Brian performs over 350 shows each year throughout Key West and the Lower Keys at resorts, festivals, weddings, private events, and legendary local venues including his long-running residency at Sloppy Joe's Bar. His performances blend acoustic-driven rock, island influences, Americana, and storytelling into a style that is uniquely his own.
Originally from New Jersey, Brian spent much of his childhood visiting the Keys before making the islands his permanent home, leading him into a lifelong career performing across the Florida Keys as both a solo artist and band leader. Along the way, he became one of the region’s most recognizable musical personalities, known for his professionalism, versatility, humor, and ability to connect with audiences from around the world.
Brian’s passion for music began at age twelve. In addition to guitar, he developed a strong background as a bassist, performing in jazz, concert, and marching bands throughout high school and earning the prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz Award during his senior year.
In recent years, Brian has entered an exciting new creative chapter. After writing and recording more than 50 original songs at Warmfuzz recording studio in Key West and additional sessions at The Key West Theater, he is preparing to release Mainland Reject — his first full-length original album since 2006. This project represents a major artistic evolution from his earlier solo acoustic releases. The album blends rock, island soul, Americana, and singer-songwriter influences into what Brian describes simply as “songs with guitar.”
Several singles from Mainland Reject — including “Our Love’s Invisible,” “Barefoot Balladeer,” and “Atypical Love Affair” — are now streaming worldwide, with more releases planned as part of a larger trilogy of upcoming projects. His music has recently gained radio airplay, expanded online visibility, and growing industry attention beyond the Florida Keys.
Brian is also featured in the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council’s national tourism campaign and will appear in an upcoming episode of Our Cities on WLRN highlighting life and music in Big Pine Key.
In addition to music, Brian is developing Mainland Reject into a lifestyle brand inspired by island living, individuality, and the laid-back spirit of the Keys. Through it all, his focus remains the same: writing honest songs, creating memorable performances, and making people feel something real.
