Artist Information
Biography
Brandon Anderson was born a storyteller. Raised a Midwestern Mormon boy along the expanding horizon of Lake Michigan and tempered by the long Wisconsin winters, Brandon quickly learned the value of a story. Plagued by questions of faith and identity, Brandon looked to the stories of songwriters, authors, and poets to transport him to new horizons, ideas, lives, and new worlds. Locked in his bedroom, he could be anyone and go anywhere, and that’s when his own stories started to flow.
Drawn to the voices of New York, Brandon came to write his own story and to reflect the world around him. Liberated by the wealth of diversity, convergence of ideas, and acceptance, Brandon was finally free to live out his truth.
Now an ASCAP award-winning songwriter, Brandon has become a regular face at New York songwriting staples (The Bitter End, Caffe Vivaldi, Googies Lounge above the Living Room, Waltz Astoria) and has also toured nationally, gathering stories in every city. Named a Critics Pick by Time Out NY and listed as #8 on the Advocate' Hot Sheet, which targets must see artists in the entertainment world, Brandon has started to make a name as an artist not to miss. Brandon has also been featured on NPR's Lake Effect, The Shepard Express, and many other regional publications.
Inspired by stories and experience from the road, his new album Guitars & Grievances reflects the hardships, grievances, and the spirit of the American people. With just his guitar and voice as a guide, he was captured by peoples need to share their stories and find connections. Drawn to the poets and storytellers of the 60s and 70s and how they became a voice for a generation, Brandon was struck by his similar feelings of isolation and discord in our time. A protest album, Guitars & Grievances also reflects the incredible level of community and compassion that he found while sharing music from coast to coast.
Instrumentation
Brandon Anderson: Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Synth
Can supply larger sound with drummer and bass player on request.
Discography
Guitars & Grievances
Of The Free - Single
Space - EP
Black Box Live
Official Website
http://www.brandonandersonmusic.com
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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Brandon Anderson photo by Alan Cohn
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Brandon Anderson photo by Alan Cohn
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Brandon Anderson photo by Alan Cohn
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Brandon Anderson photo by Alan Cohn
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Brandon Anderson photo by Alan Cohn
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photo by Luke Redmond
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photo by Luke Redmond
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photo by Luke Redmond
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photo by Brandon Anderson
Press
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Guitars & Grievances- Advocate
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"As "Wake Up," the lead single from his new album Guitars & Grievances, demonstrates, the urgent wai...
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Soundtrack to My Day
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"From the desperate reach of Sinking Slowly to the tender touch of So Much For Love, the album [Guit...
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"Both his songs and performances are electric and deeply personal"
"Both his songs and performances are electric and deeply personal"
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Fan Review
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"Brandon, My friend, Mary, and I were amazed with your performance last night. Your piano is viscer...
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Of The Free
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"Of The Free takes a volatile issue and attacks it with heart and powerful songwriting. It's rare th...
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"[His music is] so beautiful! I can't turn it off...It plays in my house over and over..."
"[His music is] so beautiful! I can't turn it off...It plays in my house over and over..."
Setlist
Typical set lists include mostly originals with a few covers mixed in. Sets can range from 30min to 90min. Multiple sets are possible.
Sample Set
Wake Up
Guitars & Grievances
Shadows
Space
Denile
Faithful Friend
This One's For You
Hold On
Cover (wide range of contemporary artists)
What Would You Say
Brave Ones
Ill Keep Driving
