http://npaper-wehaa.com/oklahoma-gazette/2012/08/15/?article=1651227

If you get a chance check out this article that came out today in the Oklahoma Gazette.  I am so honored to be able to use my experiences to help give other Veterans hope.

I've just finished my newest song...  Take a listen if you get the chance.  It's really about self-talk in an environment you don't want to be in.  Has sort of a Pink Floyd feel.  Please enjoy, share, and like my fb page!

Thanks

Brian Allen

Here's a new song!  ck it out "Tell Myself"!

Don't forget to check out my newest track.  "Valley of the Shadows"

Thanks!

Brian

It is really difficult to put my art, wounds and pain out there, but I am in a recovery program with Vietnam Veterans who have suffered for over 30 years.  It was a worthy sacrifice to put myself out there in the hopes that at least one would not wait to get the help they need.  And even though they only used parts of my music it was cool hearing it on the radio.  Sure I could get the same effect by putting in a CD, but knowing it was in the airwaves was totally different!   …

The audio story on my music will air tomorrow on KOSU (91.7 Stillwater/Oklahoma City | 107.5 Bartlesville/Tulsa | 101.9 Okmulgee) at 6:35 a.m. and at 8:35 a.m. there will also be a link on www.kosu.org at 6 a.m....

I have an  interview with KOSU (the local NPR) affiliate on how my music helps me deal with PTSD....

I'm excited and a little nervous, but It is a wonderful opportunity to talk about the unseen wounds of war and ways to make it through.

Bri

So, How do you get on the countdown?

Not only do I just love making music (Writing, Singing, Playing the instruments), but it has been essential to dealing with my PTSD.  I'm in a PTS recovery program at the VA and my therapist highly recommends this outlet.   It gives me a time to deflate, reflect, and helps me deal with emotional traumas.  I can focus negative energy into something positive!  Take the time to…

I don't really know how to classify my music.  I think a new genre should be created...."Alternative Pop".  Because I (humbly) think that is where my music is.... Any ideas, artist comparisons?  Listen and tell me what you think.

Thanks all!

Bri