Brian Ernst is a proud Citizen of the Lenape Nation (also known as the Lenni-Lenape and/or "Delaware Tribe of Indians") which is a Sovereign Indigenous Nation that governs in what is commonly known today as the United States.
In the last 16 years, Ernst has been captivating audiences across 49 states and 37 countries. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist, Brian live loops acoustic guitars, didgeridoos, beatboxing, vocal harmonies, and percussion instruments to craft uplifting songs with passion and purpose.
For Brian, walking the path of the artist is walking the path of the people. His music is authentic and passionate as his relations and global travels. His music is a soundtrack for the journey between the head and the heart.
Ernst has independently sold over 20,000 albums, accumulated over 200,000 Spotify streams and amassed over half a million views on YouTube. Brian has opened for and/or shared the bill with The Wailers, Soldiers of Jah Army, Trevor Hall, MC Yogi, Shakey Graves, Mi Casa (SA), Desmond And the Tutu's (SA), Good Luck (SA), Sol Rising, Thomas Oliver, Wookiefoot, Tubby Love, Amber Lily, Mike Perkins, Better Than Ezra, Talia Keys, Bam Bam Brown and others.
Beyond the stage, Brian and his wife, Katie, steward a 501c3 non-profit organization called Journey4YOUth. Invited to Kaswanga Village in 2010, Brian and Katie continue to allocate resources and time towards education scholarships and clean water initiatives. Journey4YOUth supports Indigenous-led community projects for the Luo Tribe in southwestern Kenya.
Brian and Katie worked at the Moria Refugee Camp in Greece and with a small NGO in Turkey which worked with Syrian families fleeing war. They also helped hold the line at Standing Rock Nation in 2016.
Ernst is currently finishing his 8th album titled 'Songs in the Key of Freedom,' set for release in in 2024. Find him on social media and your streaming app of choice.
In the last 16 years, Ernst has been captivating audiences across 49 states and 37 countries. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist, Brian live loops acoustic guitars, didgeridoos, beatboxing, vocal harmonies, and percussion instruments to craft uplifting songs with passion and purpose.
For Brian, walking the path of the artist is walking the path of the people. His music is authentic and passionate as his relations and global travels. His music is a soundtrack for the journey between the head and the heart.
Ernst has independently sold over 20,000 albums, accumulated over 200,000 Spotify streams and amassed over half a million views on YouTube. Brian has opened for and/or shared the bill with The Wailers, Soldiers of Jah Army, Trevor Hall, MC Yogi, Shakey Graves, Mi Casa (SA), Desmond And the Tutu's (SA), Good Luck (SA), Sol Rising, Thomas Oliver, Wookiefoot, Tubby Love, Amber Lily, Mike Perkins, Better Than Ezra, Talia Keys, Bam Bam Brown and others.
Beyond the stage, Brian and his wife, Katie, steward a 501c3 non-profit organization called Journey4YOUth. Invited to Kaswanga Village in 2010, Brian and Katie continue to allocate resources and time towards education scholarships and clean water initiatives. Journey4YOUth supports Indigenous-led community projects for the Luo Tribe in southwestern Kenya.
Brian and Katie worked at the Moria Refugee Camp in Greece and with a small NGO in Turkey which worked with Syrian families fleeing war. They also helped hold the line at Standing Rock Nation in 2016.
Ernst is currently finishing his 8th album titled 'Songs in the Key of Freedom,' set for release in in 2024. Find him on social media and your streaming app of choice.