"He's the unsigned artist of the year. Rarely does music come along so unadorned, so pure in spirit, and so eloquently written. 'Desert Sunrise' generated more phone calls than anything I've played all year." - KCRW DJ, Chris Douridas
"This is that rare and wonderful thing - a brilliant debut album from a mature young artist with a sound like nothing you have ever heard. Dennen's voice sounds like it's caught somewhere between adolescence and adulthood, but he sings with the idiosyncratic confidence of Van Morrison. His guitar playing crackles with jazzy melody and he has already learned that less means more. Dennen's unique phrasing syncopates with the playing to make you tap your toes as you absorb his superbly crafted songs. The material is often unabashedly spiritual, invested with down-to-earth intensity and sincerity. Brett Dennen has it all together and the production lets it shine. It's all that good-essential!" - Review by Michael Devlin for Music Matters
Brett Dennen has "that thing", & a rapidly increasing fanbase of 'devotees' get "it" - from concerts, over the airwaves and thru a remarkably fast spreading word of mouth & internet! At festivals from Bonnaroo (TN), to High Sierra Music Festival (CA), to The historical Fillmore Theater in San Francisco (opening for Michael Franti) and NYC's Central Park SummerStage (opening for Shelby Lynne) - headlining at Hotel Cafe (Hollywood, CA), Canal Room (NYC), and Higher Ground (Burlington VT), devoted fans are spreading the word. Introducing friends to their discovery in revered tones, the fans describe his style best: "lush shimmering vocals, an intricately groovin' guitar style, lyrical beauty rare in a young songwriter," and "this soulful blend of everything that feels good.†Rising up around Brett is music - transcending genres, genders & generations.
At 6’5â€, with a thick shock of crimson hair, there's a larger-than-life appearance at odds with his youthful face - an amusing source of inquiry into his age (he's 26 -yes really!) The hope is, there will be no boundaries when it comes to who is moved by or enjoys Brett's music. Comparisons with Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Taj Mahal, Jack Johnson and others note the eloquence of Brett's artistry, rather than suggest he sounds like or imitates a particular celebrity style. You feel the influence of Dennen favorites; Bob Marley (“for his melodiesâ€), Bob Dylan (“I love his lyrical imagery and the timelessness of his songsâ€), and perhaps most importantly, Paul Simon (“my biggest musical inspirationâ€), but you recognize the artist who has his own voice.
With his self-titled debut CD doing very well on indie label Three Angels & A Saint Records, (released July 2005 & nationally distributed via FLAGSHIP Recordings), the prolific songwriter is excited about releasing a brand new album, (due Summer 2006) on Dualtone Records. Fans on The Dave Matthews Music Cruise in February had a chance to hear the new songs & their response prompted the skies to open up in a cruise-altering deluge . . . well, maybe Brett didn't cause the weather change, but there is definitely something in the air . . . keep an eye on this one & keep in touch - you are what makes this musical journey matter the most.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.brettdennen.comTrack List:
1. Blessed
2. Desert Sunrise
3. All We Have
4. By & By
5. Make the Most
6. Don't Forget
7. Just Like the Moon
8. When I Go
9. Nothing Lasts Forever
10. Oh the Glorious
11. Day by Day
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