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Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 8:00 PM
BRETT DENNEN is one of the most promising singer-songwriters in
music. And it's safe to say he’s turned his voice, an earthy tenor
somewhere between Neil Young and Amy Winehouse - a presumed weakness -
into his trademark. The 29-year-old late-bloomer has had luck on his
side - an opening slot for John Mayer undeniably boosted him on the
radar. “Dennen's acoustic-guitar-based music is breezy and accessible,
with attractive melodies, fluid rhythms and enough sonic parallels to
please any generation of listeners…”- San Francisco Gate. Every now
and then an artist emerges on the scene as if fully formed. The voice
is distinct, immediate in its character. The songs feel like they
truly belong to the singer. A level of self-possession animates the
performances, delivers them right to your doorstep. Nothing feels
forced . . . it just is.
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General Admission Open Seating - $15.00
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BRETT DENNEN is one of the most promising singer-songwriters in
music. And it's safe to say he’s turned his voice, an earthy tenor
somewhere between Neil Young and Amy Winehouse - a presumed weakness -
into his trademark. The 29-year-old late-bloomer has had luck on his
side - an opening slot for John Mayer undeniably boosted him on the
radar. “Dennen's acoustic-guitar-based music is breezy and accessible,
with attractive melodies, fluid rhythms and enough sonic parallels to
please any generation of listeners…”- San Francisco Gate. Every now
and then an artist emerges on the scene as if fully formed. The voice
is distinct, immediate in its character. The songs feel like they
truly belong to the singer. A level of self-possession animates the
performances, delivers them right to your doorstep. Nothing feels
forced . . . it just is. There’s an aura of inevitability that
surrounds the emergence of such artists. With the release of So Much
More and Hope for the Hopeless, Brett Dennen joins the ranks of those
who fit this description. Others? Joni Mitchell. Rufus Wainwright.
James Taylor. Patty Griffin. Steve Earle. John Mayer. It’s a class of
artists defined not by genre or by a level of success but by the
character of their entrance. We open the door when they appear, and
it’s as if we were expecting them. No doubt, none of them have wanted
to be described in such weighty terms. But it’s not up to them. It’s
up to those of us on the receiving end to pass such judgments and to
celebrate the occasion. In this case, I’m happy to do so. Welcome,
Brett Dennen. We’re glad you showed up. Come on in. -Jam Base
www.BrettDennen.net
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