Originally a Sayreville based hard rocker from the band Gemini, after experiencing a metaphysical transmutation upon experiencing the Grateful Dead perform live, Colie set upon pursuing a creative direction he terms the "Luna Muse" principle and started exploring a sub-genre of music he termed New Age Blues. To that end, in 1997 Colie's solo debut New Age Blues was accepted in the 40th Annual Grammy Nomination Entry List in several categories including Top Instrumental for "17 G (Tribute to Jerry)" a tribute to the late Jerry Garcia. Since then, he has ardently and boldly explored and sculpted his own unique sonic character.
Colie Brice is a multi-instrumentalist who has been recorded on over 50 albums, some on major labels with big budgets, others recorded DIY style on indie labels. Recording highlights beyond his solo work include three albums with Phantom's Opera which at one time featured Michael Romeo of Symphony X and later Karl Cochran of Ace Frehley and Joe Lynn Turner's band. He was also a featured guitarist on a dark, mystical live improvisational recording for Musso Records with Lunar Ensemble featuring Lunar Richey, Greg D, Dave Dreiwitz of Ween and Sim Cain of the Rollins Band.
As a stage musician, Colie has performed at diverse venues ranging from the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, to the Viper Room in Hollywood, California and many points in between. He has shared the bill with an eclectic variety of notable acts such as Dick Dale, Layonne Holmes (Jon Bon Jovi solo band), Juggling Suns, Tony Levin, Handsome Dick Manitoba, Marshall Tucker, Skid Row, Jill Sobule, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes among others. As a media personality Colie Brice has interviewed Ray Charles, Cameron Crowe, Graham Nash, Nancy Wilson and many others.
In 2014 the Abbe Museum in association with the Smithsonian Institute commissioned Colie Brice to produce and compose a sound sculpture to accompany their Circle of the Four Directions Exhibit honoring the culturing traditions of the Wabanaki nation.
As a music industry professional Colie has held positions at PolyGram, Classic Records, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab and Asbury Media. For many years he was on the Preservation and Technology Committee of the National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences.
As a teenager in Sayreville, NJ, Colie Brice was one of the teenagers who helped select the songs included on Bon Jovi's breakthrough album Slippery When Wet. Later as a young man working at PolyGram Records, Colie Brice conducted all the vault research to help compile Bon Jovi's Cross Roads Greatest Hits compilation.
As a prolific live musician in down east Maine Colie played with many local bands at various venues and regional music festivals. He was appointed a city official as the music project manager for the city of Eastport, Maine when he founded and produced the Eastport Music Festival among other regional events. In the Summer of 2022 Colie returned to Lavallette, NJ after a tumultuous marriage break up which inspired his 40th solo album entitled Luna Muse Vol. XL.
Since then, he has been does a ton of solo acoustic gigs all over the Jersey Shore with regular regularly bookings at Point Lobster Bar & Grill, Burlew's in Keyport, the Crab's Claw in Lavallette, etc., the Riverside Tavern in Beachwood, and many more.
As a performer he regularly donates his talents for worthy causes such as the Deborah Heart & Lung Center, the American Cancer Society, various volunteer EMS organizations and the American Legion among others. Key performances include annual appearances at Veteran's Park in Bayville, NJ and the VFW in Sayreville, NJ for I HEART HORROR charity events and fundraisers.
From Bum Roger's by Island Beach State Park to the Double Dyme Tavern in South Amboy, Colie has played from Barnegat Inlet to the mouth of the Raritan Bay. Salt runs in his blood and he hails from a family of boatbuilders and fisherman.
Colie has opened for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the PNC Arts Center and was on the 40th annual GRAMMY nomination entry list in 15 categories. His old band Phantom's Opera had members of Bon Jovi in its ranks and released three albums in 36 countries. He is a world class singer and delivers smooth professionalism to each and every gig. Whether a client desires an animated entertainer or just elegant sounding wallpaper to enhance an overall event experience, Colie always adheres to and focuses on the preferences and curated direction of those hiring him.
Colie performs over 200 cover songs and favors old boardwalk standards, classic rock, real country, a sprinkling of jazz and pop standards (think Sinatra), and of course plenty of Springsteen..
