Bryan is one of the coolest players around. He got me into his house concert a few weeks ago when he was in Redwood City, CA. when there was no room available. I can't think of another player that is as friendly as Bryan... And funny as hell.
If anyone is going to NAMM in Jan 2011, he is playing a set at JD Schmitd's with Greg Howe and Marco Minniman. It's thevBass Bash. I highly recommend going if your going to the NAMM convention in Anahein, CA.