Brian Kirk and the Jirks, the notorious cover band hailing from the Jersey Shore, was formed in the early 1990’s by lead singer, Brian Kirk. Covering all styles of music from Rock to Pop, Oldies to Reggae, and Standards to Swing with their own unique twist, Brian Kirk and the Jirks have become a household favorite! The band not only has an extremely diverse repertoire but has also released original music, including their hot selling albums Hangover Mondays and most recently, American Life In the Summertime.
Brian Kirk and the Jirks have established themselves as a paramount cover band through the many successes they have accomplished. The release of their two original albums helped put the band on the charts with over 6,000 copies sold. Not only have they headlined with national acts such as Tonic and Better Than Ezra, they have also performed for former Governor Florio at a foundation benefit as well as shared the stage with legendary drummer, T.M. Steven and bassist, Bernard Purdy from the James Brown Band. The band was even profiled on Lifetime Television’s The Men’s Room and was voted the number one band in the 1999 readers’ pole of the Asbury Park Press. Also in 1999, an original song by Kirk and the Jirks became the number one requested song on the Z100 morning show. In October 2000, the band appeared on Channel 12’s Jersey Talking and in June 2001 they appeared on Food Nation with Bobby Flay. A month later in July 2001, the band participated in VH-1’s Cover Wars and performed with renowned singer/songwriter/guitarist, Bruce Springsteen at Donovan’s Reef on Labor Day 2001. Lastly, they were voted the number one band as well as the number one weekly event in the 2001 issue of Night and Day and the band eventually became sponsored by Coor’s Light.
Currently, Brian Kirk and the Jirks are writing new material for their third album and continue to perform at top-notch events along the east coast. From the slopes of Vermont to the beaches of Florida, Brian Kirk and the Jirks maintain the standard of excellence that made them the paramount cover band they are today.
To keep up with Brian Kirk and the Jirks visit: www.myspace.com/jirks
Brian Kirk and the Jirks are also available for weddings, corporate functions, and fundraiser events.
For wedding information please email us at: weddings@jirks.com.
For all other bookings please email us at: info@jirks.com
BRIAN KIRK AND THE JIRKS IS...
Brian Kirk- guitar/vocals
Steven Johnson- guitar/vocals
Endorsements: www.tristateguitar.com
Dan Lotito- bass/vocals
Bryan Douglas- keyboards/vocals
Tyrone Fredricks Jr.- saxophone
Joel Mikulyak- trombone
Michael Firios- trumpet
Ingo Marte- drums
Endorsements: www.soultonecymbals.com
www.dccalifornia.com
www.drummingo.com
Brian Kirk & the Jirks Recent Appearances
-Voted #1 band and #1 weekly event in the 2001 issue of “Night and Day”
-Voted #1 band in 1999 readers pole of the “Asbury Park Press”
-Performed with Bruce Springsteen at Donovan’s Reef on Labor Day 2001
-Released two original CD’s which have sold over 6,000 copies In 1999 an original song of Kirk & the Jirks was the #1 requested song on the Z-100 morning show
-Appeared on VH-1’s “Cover Wars” in July 2001
-Were profiled on Lifetime Television’s “The Men’s Room”
-Appeared on “Food Nation” with Bobby Flay in June 2001
-Appeared on Channel 12’s “Jersey Talking” in October 2000
-Have headlined with current national artists Tonic and Better Than Ezra
-Performed for Former Governor Florio at a foundation benefit
-Performed with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie & T.M. Stevens , legendary drummer and bassist from the James Brown band.
-Sponsored by Coor’s Light
-Named MTV's unofficial cover band
-Appeared in Tri City News February 7, 2008 Issue
-Performed in New Orlean's for MTV in May 2008
