Artist description Based in Falls Church, Virginia, Brendan features a unique blend of styles in his solo acoustic guitar performances, from folk-rock to reggae. His pop-oriented original songs are full of soul and emotion, and the simplicity of voice and guitar are a refreshing musical sound. Besides the well-crafted originals, a set by Brendan will also include feel-good classics such as Paul Simon’s Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Barenaked Ladies’ Brian Wilson, or Bob Marley’s Waiting in Vain. Contact Brendan for a free CD today...

Music Style Acoustic Rock

Musical Influences Jackopierce, Vertical Horizon, Guster, Beatles, James Taylor, Lenny Kravitz, Bob Marley

Similar Artists Duncan Sheik, Tonic, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Train, Jackopierce

Artist History On the Northern VA and DC circuit for the past 4 years, Brendan has appeared at many of the area’s popular live music venues performing solo or with various bands. He released an independently produced CD in late 1999, and since then has been amassing material for a second release, expected Winter 2003. Brendan is focusing on his live performances as well, appearing at open mics and solo acoustic gigs thoughout the region.

Instruments Acoustic guitar, bass, drums, voice

Albums Quite Strange, Lovely Strange (1995); Falling off the Floor (1999)

Press Reviews - Song "Conversation" chosen as "Track of the Day" by Garageband.com fall, 2001. - mp3.washingtonpost.com "editor's pick" Summer 2001.

Location Falls Church, VA - USA

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