Brian Kraff
&
the Three Hour Decantors
New Album produced by Bill Ryder-Jones
titled “Multitudes” to be released early 2026
Some say he may not exist at all. But I know different…
Brian Kraff has not previously released his music via traditional channels. But we know he’s written 300 songs over 40 years.
“Having followed his music for decades, I can assure you that I have witnessed Brian Kraff’s Zelig-like sightings. Yes, Mick Jones did encourage him to jump on-stage during that Clash show. The purple haze of Robert Cray’s tour bus was real. That smoke filled van ride to Auckland from Kare Kare with Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie – a bit scary, but he kept his cool. We know that years later, his band opened for Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens. But ask him about a career highlight, and he’ll quickly note the invitation from his hero, Neil Finn, to play the song of his choice at DC’s 9:30 Club (after an impromptu on-stage band negotiation). I was at that show.
It’s been 20 years since he recorded “Shine” with Jeff Tweedy and Mikael Jorgensen at Wilco’s Loft in Chicago. He was strangely tight lipped about that one. I’m still not sure why, other than I know that Brian Kraff is one of the most private people on the planet. To know him is to understand why.
He hasn’t touched hearts around the world because few have ever heard his music. Says Kraff, “Whether you’re a pro musician, an occasional XM listener, or a devoted music-junkie, you may find my work utterly forgettable… because I am lucky to have the luxury of writing for myself. I learned that from Jeff.”
Insiders know that, after seasons of unscripted appearances at Iota, Roundtable and Whitey’s, Brian Kraff played regularly with Tom McCarthy of Wax, before Tom decided to get his own band (that later became No Second Troy).
Currently, Brian Kraff is recording his album “Multitudes” in the UK with producer Bill Ryder-Jones and engineered by Nathaniel Cummings. He is also an occasional utility guitarist and vocalist with NYC’s long-practiced outfit Same Day Service. His new LP “Multitudes” is expected to arrive in 2026 – I hope to hear refined versions of some of my favorite demos and I look forward to the newer songs which I’m told are brighter and power pop driven. We’ll see…”
– Andrea Laurie, Journey Girl Productions
