Brian Kesley
Musical Director
los angeles, California
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Great shows don’t happen by accident.
They’re the result of careful choices and a deep respect for the artist’s vision.
My job is to seamlessly bring that vision to life across all mediums.
setting a foundation for transcendent musical experiences.
Featured Work
Maggie Rogers
Late-Night TV Performances
& Mix Supervision
Musical Director • Bassist
2017-present
rosé
Bespoke Arrangements
& Re-Imaginations
Musical Director • Arranger • Bassist
2025
EDEN
Playback System Design
& Implementation
Musical Director • Playback Designer
2018-present
Fila + Jackson Wang
Original Composition for
Fashion Brand Activation
Composer
2023-2024
clients
88rising
Altadena
Angelica Garcia
ATO Records
Capitol Records
Cartier
Coca Cola
Columbia Records
Del Water Gap
EDEN
Fader Music Group
Fila
Foster the People
Geffen Records
Halsey
Interscope Records
Jackson Wang
Jodie Landau
Joseph
K Flay
La Roux
Lindsey Lomis
Locomotion Records
Louis The Child
Mad Love Records
Maggie Rogers
MCMXCV
Mick Management
Mom + Pop Music
Nikki
Partisan Records
Polydor Records
Red Bull Records
Rich Brian
Rosé
Ryan Beatty
Spacebomb Records
Supercolour Records
The Aces
Universal Music Group UK
Vallis Alps
Warner Records
William Britelle
YUNGBLUD
About
Brian Kesley is a musical director who specializes in creating seamless, authentic live experiences for artists at every stage of their career.
With over two decades of experience, he has served as musical director for notable artists including Maggie Rogers, Foster the People, and Yungblud, working with industry leaders like Red Light Management and Capitol Records.
His projects span from emerging acts to stadium-level performers, consistently delivering high-quality productions across international tours and intimate venue performances alike.
What sets Brian apart is his philosophy that "nothing is broken"—rather than imposing cookie-cutter solutions, he focuses on rendering each artist's unique vision at the highest possible level.
His comprehensive approach integrates technical expertise in playback programming and audio systems with creative skills in arrangement and orchestration, while building self-sustaining team infrastructures where every member is empowered to excel.
Brian's process covers every aspect of live performance from initial concept development and budgeting through rehearsals and tour execution, ensuring that artists can focus on their artistry while he handles the complex coordination required for exceptional live shows.
