
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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Hotel Cafe — THE LOVE SPEAKS TOUR KICKOFF PARTY! |
Los Angeles, California |
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Smith’s Olde Bar |
Atlanta, Georgia |
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WorkPlay Theatre |
Birmingham, Alabama |
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3rd & Lindsley |
Nashville, Tennessee |
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Preservation Pub |
Knoxville, Tennessee |
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The Melting Point |
Athens, Georgia |
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The Orpheum |
Tampa, Florida |
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NAMM Show – Martin Guitar Showcase |
Anaheim, California |
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Celsius Lounge — HOTEL CAFE AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL |
Park City, Utah |
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The Social |
Orlando, Florida |
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Jack Rabbits |
Jacksonville, Florida |
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The Handlebar |
Greenville, South Carolina |
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Grey Eagle Music Hall |
Asheville, North Carolina |
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Luna Grove |
Richmond, Virginia |
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Starr Hill Music Hall WITH JOSHUA RADIN AND SCHUYLER FISK! |
Charlottesville, Virginia |
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The Jewish Mother |
Virginia Beach, Virginia |
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Jammin Java |
Vienna, Virginia |
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Rams Head On Stage |
Annapolis, Maryland |
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Tin Angel |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Paradise Lounge |
Boston, Massachusetts |
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Higher Ground |
Burlington, Vermont |
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Green Room |
Montreal, Quebec |
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Iron Horse Music Hall |
Northampton, Massachusetts |
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SPACE Gallery |
Portland, Maine |
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Century Lounge |
Providence, Rhode Island |
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Joe’s Pub — EARLY SHOW |
New York, New York |
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Joe’s Pub — LATE SHOW |
New York, New York |
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Crocodile Rock Cafe |
Allentown, Pennsylvania |
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Club Cafe Live |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Horseshoe Tavern – EDGE 102 NU MUSIC NIGHT |
Toronto, Ontario |
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Blind Pig |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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The Lime Spider |
Akron, Ohio |
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The Basement |
Columbus, Ohio |
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The Dame |
Lexington, Kentucky |
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Birdy’s |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
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Poison Room |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
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Schuba’s Tavern |
Chicago, Illinois |
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Shank Hall |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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The Majestic Theatre |
Madison, Wisconsin |
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Grand Emporium |
Kansas City, Missouri |
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Trilogy Lounge |
Boulder, Colorado |
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Belly Up Aspen |
Aspen, Colorado |
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Bourbon Street Saloon |
Boise, Idaho |
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John Henry’s |
Eugene, Oregon |
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Dante’s |
Portland, Oregon |
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Bourbon Street at the Big Easy |
Spokane, Washington |
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Chop Suey |
Seattle, Washington |
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TBA |
Austin, Texas |
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SXSW |
Austin, Texas |
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SXSW |
Austin, Texas |
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sxsw |
Austin, Texas |
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Santa Fe Brewing Company |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
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Launchpad |
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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Club Congress |
Tucson, Arizona |
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Modified Arts |
Phoenix, Arizona |
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Belly Up Tavern |
Solana Beach, California |
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SOhO Restaurant and Music Club |
Santa Barbara, California |
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El Rey Theatre — ON SALE DEC. 19 AT 10AM! |
Los Angeles, California |
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The Independent — ON SALE JAN. 14 AT 10AM! |
San Francisco, California |
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The Independent — ON SALE JAN. 14 AT 10AM! |
San Francisco, California |
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12:18 pm
i was at 1/24 show in greenville…this guy is incredible live.