I got hooked on Brett Dennen‘s sound pretty quickly. You see, Im a sucker for a singer songwriter with a unique voice that knows the importance of rich lyrics, with a storytelling quality. Dennen falls into that class. And while his voice is just broad enough to make me appreciated some masculinity, it could also be likened to some female singers like Tracy Chapman for its crossover appeal. His tunes should also perk up the ears of Josh Rouse, David Gray, and Rufus Wainwright fans.
Dennen was first noticed in 2004 for his single “Desert Sunrise.” He then went on to release his self titled debut in 2005 and with it began to garner further appreciation for his soulful sounds. The 2006 release, “So Much More” seemed a natural maturation for the young California musician and was the first time I became aware of him, the most recent release was also his first for Dualtone Records. It also got him a spot at the Austin City Limits Festival last year.
Brett Dennen can be found on Dualtone Records, MySpace and his website. Lend an ear to the two tunes below and also make a note to the tour dates below. The dates include a trip to Cincinnati on Feb 22nd at the Poison Room.

Brett Dennen – She’s Mine

Brett Dennen – Aint No Reason

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