Brian K & The Parkway is a DC-based indie rock 'n' roll band that has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, and The Replacements. Their debut album Killing the Bear came out in 2024. Since then, they've played nearly 80 shows across 16 states & DC at venues including The 5 Spot in Nashville, TN, the Rumba Cafe in Columbus, OH, The Pinhook in Durham, NC, and the famous Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV.

The band has shared stages with Wheatus, Nicki Bluhm, Ovven, among many others, appeared on three major-market TV shows including a live performance on "Today in Nashville," and received radio play on more than 35 stations across the US and Canada including WBJB (NJ), WGDR (VT), WXRY (SC), and WSCA (NH). Their forthcoming album, Roses & Kerosene, features a duet with Lilly Hiatt on the title track. It was co-produced by Mike Reina (The Head & The Heart), mixed by Sean Sullivan (Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson) and mastered by Justin Perkins (The Replacements, Lydia Loveless).

“This is a rock band you’re gonna want to know about.”
-WSMV-TV Today In Nashville

“With twinkling keys and guitar riffs that melt over a heartfelt vocal performance, ‘Scarecrow’ is a stunning look into the band’s powerful, nuanced fusion work.”
-Glide Magazine

“To play rock ‘n’ roll live is a gift granted to those who can channel the spirit that hovered over their own adolescence and provide it form with words and phrases, chords and rhythms, flanging and tremolo, chorus and delay. <Brian K & The Parkway> possess this gift.”
Americana Highways

“From upbeat anthems that had the crowd dancing to more introspective pieces that highlighted their lyrical prowess, Brian K and the Parkway proved why they are a force to be reckoned with in the music scene. Their music was delivered with precision and passion, showcasing the band’s tight musicianship and undeniable chemistry.”
Eat, Sleep, Breathe Music

“…the themes he touches on–problems and how to cope with them, detailed in striking lyrical vignettes set to expansive tunes–lend themselves to his emphatic, unhurried delivery. “Is The Grass Really Greener (In the Green Mountain State)” comes across like a lost Drive-By Truckers track circa Southern Rock Opera while invoking biblical plagues in a tale of getting the hell out of town, for better or worse.”
Jasper Magazine

“In its entirety, ‘Killing The Bear‘ serves as a testament to Brian K & The Parkway’s adeptness at seamlessly melding vintage influences with contemporary sensibilities. The result is a compelling and cohesive debut album that resonates with both nostalgia and relevance.”
Last Day Deaf

“I really hope there will be more ears on Brian Pagels and this project eventually because he is so talented, he can do so many things, and he just sounds so damn good when doing those things.”
JK Music Reviews

Love for “Wind the Clock”

Named a “Best New Track” by Unrecorded

“…a refreshing departure from the norm… this track doesn’t tiptoe into the music scene—it bursts in with a guitar riff that’s more like a siren call and a drum groove that refuses to play by the rules. Beyond the beats, it’s a social commentary on the tribal chaos we’re drowning in. It’s not just music; it’s a rebellion wrapped in hope, a middle finger to the mundane, a soundtrack for those carving paths through the noise.”
Last Day Deaf

“...really highlights this focus on songwriting and storytelling while embracing an energetic and uplifting musicality that is guitar driven, rooted in rock and roll...”
Alchemical Records

“...a light, infectious composition. The steady bass line and disco-esque 2/4 time keeping on the drums form the foundation of the arrangement. The vocals and guitar build on that foundation, blending vintage pop and disco influence with more modern pop leaning for a unique whole that is certain to keep listeners engaged and entertained.”
Mayhem Rockstar Magazine

“The biggest highlight, however, is the album’s first single, Wind the Clock. Lyrics are really solid, the sonics are full of personality, and Pagels’s singing commands you to listen.”
JK Music Reviews