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BrileyMusic.com

Singer-Songwriter

Briley is a 16 year old singer-songwriter from Downers Grove, Illinois.

She has been singing from the moment she could talk and over the years has grown into her own artist as a singer-songwriter while also adding her unique style to cover songs.

She has already had a vast array of experience ranging from choirs, open mic nights, Garage Band U performances, block parties, private parties, to festivals.  Some of her many shining moments include singing with the Glen Ellyn Children's Choir (Anima) performing Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with the Grant Park Orchestra, singing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and singing in The Nutcracker with the Joffrey Ballet at the Chicago Lyric Opera House. 

How did it all start? Her parents, recognizing Briley's gift for music, bought her first guitar at 9 years old.  Her Mother then taught herself to play guitar from YouTube just so she could teach her daughter how to play.  

Quite often Briley's Mother accompanies her on guitar. However,  Briley has proven to play guitar and sing magnificently on her own.  Not long after mastering singing and guitar, Briley wrote her first song and entered a PTA Reflections contest where her song made it all of the way to State.  

When Covid hit there weren't many venues providing Briley the opportunity to perform, so she spent that time learning new songs with her Mom.  They played for over an hour every night until a song was performance ready, after which they'd move on to a new song.  

Once things opened back up, 11 year old Briley hit her first open mic night to hone her performance skills.  Since then she has taken every opportunity to perform at family events, private parties, block parties, and festivals.  Then one summer evening, preparation met opportunity.  While in Michigan, she sang at a private party where in attendance was America’s Got Talent 2020 runner up Austin Edwards (from Broken Roots).  Upon seeing her perform, Austin Edwards eagerly joined Briley where they performed a duet of "Shallow" by Lady Gaga.

This kicked up her confidence and interest immensely where she began playing to larger and larger crowds.  She was then accepted to the prestigious singer-songwriter camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan and arrived home just in time to play the Rotary Grove Fest.  

Keep an eye out for this up and coming talent and remember, her name is Briley with a "B"!

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Apr28

ILMEA Singer-Songwriter/Modern Band Festival

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Meet Traci! A long time Swiftie and our leading lady. Traci does her best to recreate a fun, family friendly experience that Swifties of all ages can enjoy. Her favorite TS songs are “All Too Well”, “Out of the Woods”, “Paper Rings”, and “Mirrorball”. Traci has been a professional singer/performer for over a decade and has had the opportunity to open for national touring artists and even sing backing vocals for Felix Cavaliere, (The Rascals). She is backed by an incredible band, including her husband, that have decades of music experience. Together you can expect to see “sparks fly” on stage as they recreate the Eras Tour – featuring all 11 eras and all the costume change

Briley met Traci a few years ago when she opened for her band "Good Clean Fun Band" at a Dog Daze event in Downers Grove. Traci reached out and thought Briley would make a great opener for her show. Briley is so excited to open for her and to also see the show!

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Aug19

August 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL, United States Indie Nights - every Tuesday - in our intimate Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform... https://oshows.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-indie-nite-28/

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Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St Des Plaines, IL 60016 United States

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Article about Briley

Downers Grove Magazine

Check out the article on Briley in the November 2021 issue of Downers Grove Magazine.  See page 39