Brett Dennen to release new effort in October

Singer/Songwriter Brett Dennen will release HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS on October 21, 2008 with Dualtone Music Group/Downtown Music. The follow-up to his 2006 break-through album features an electric take on the established touring musician’s narrative-rich writing and Pop, Folk, Rock and Afro-Caribbean sounds. With his rapid success, Brett has evolved into one of today’s most promising live performers. As his growth readies him for a full-band headlining tour in early 2009, he will first backtrack to smaller venues and clubs for a pared-down “mini-tour” following the release of HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS (dates to be announced).

The album’s first single, “Make You Crazy,” is a deceptively infectious song featuring Nigerian Afro-beat star, Femi Kuti. Brett explains, “I made the song catchy but it’s about all the injustice in the world. ‘It’s enough to make you go crazy…and I’m amazed I haven’t yet.’ ”

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS was recorded at the Village Recorder Studios in Los Angeles with multi-platinum producer John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band). Brett cites inspiration ranging from Fela Kuti’s Expensive Shit/Ransome Kuti, to Joni Mitchell’s Court And Spark, to The Rolling Stone’s Exile On Main St – not to mention his time spent crisscrossing the country performing to audiences that continue to double with each return.

Dennen’s 2006 release, So Much More, was a break-through success that prompted Rolling Stone to name him one of their “Artists to Watch in 2008.” He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly and NPR. He was called “a folk rock revelation” by The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly enthused, “He’s a Big Talent with a fresh face and an old soul.”

John Mayer, Michael Franti and Jason Mraz became outspoken advocates and Brett’s songs were featured in episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, Scrubs and House, among others. Brett joined John Mayer’s 2008 Summer Tour, prompting USA Today to affirm him one of the summer’s “opening acts worth arriving early for.” He recently co-headlined a theater tour with Mason Jennings and has previously toured with the John Butler Trio, Rodrigo y Gabriela and Ben Folds

The 6’ 4” former camp counselor from Northern California seems an unlikely front man – with his long red hair, trademark headband and guitar held high on his frame, he nonetheless radiates confidence and ease in his own skin. His smooth sound is in stark contrast to his persona and the combination of wit and sentiment amount to a captivating performance. As the audience grows, Brett remains the folky, soulful, witty and insightful artist that first captured hearts in California coffee houses five years ago. Dennen has become a headliner in his own right and plans a significant headlining tour in early 2009.

Hope For The Hopeless will be released 10/21/08 by Dualtone Music Group/Downtown Music

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