Brian Grimm is a multi-instrumentalist composer, performer, and sound designer who performs experimental electro-acoustic music on ancient Chinese instruments and his homemade electric cello, “frankencello” under the moniker BC Grimm.  Utilizing both traditional and extended techniques on instruments such as the seven string guqin zither, the four string pipa lute, & 21 string guzheng zither; Grimm then sculpts these sounds through pedalboards and Ableton Live. Grimm is known for his work over the years in the improvised, experimental, and jazz scenes playing in bands like Lovely Socialite, Brennan Connors & Stray Passage, The Five Points Jazz Collective, Vardo, The Brothers Grimm, Watercourse Quartet, Sisters Three, & Sound Out Loud.  Most recently, Grimm has carved out a niche with his creative integration of sound design and original music for Theater productions around the Midwest.