Brandon Young
Brandon doesn't see failure in small music sales; he sees performing for anyone who feels it, even if it's only one person, as an accomplishment.
Brandon Young: They Should Be Selling Out MSG (00:24)
Brandon expresses the undeniable talents of Patty Griffin and singer-songwriter Thad Cockrell.
Brandon was searching for a creative Mecca far from his Connecticut roots. His journey landed him in the songwriting town of Nashville where for four years, he composed the body of work that fans get to hear today.
Brandon Young: A Romantic At Heart (00:54)
Even though Brandon doesn't feel he's at the level to write heartfelt love songs, he aspires to accomplish what Johnny Cash did with Flesh and Blood.
Although Brandon was blessed with musical talent, he was cursed with zero hand-eye coordination and never could make it onto the athletic field.
Brandon Young: Shout Out To My Friends (00:44)
Brandon keeps a tight circle of songwriters with whom he collaborates. Be on the lookout for talents such as Michelle Featherstone and Doug Brown of Safety Suit.
The great thing about the internet is being able to get your music out there immediately and without limits. The bad thing, all those gratuitous porn pop-ups.
Brandon Young: Duet Wishlist (00:21)
Of all the duet partners in all the world, Brandon would want to sing with lovely ladies such as Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Brandi Carlile and Alison Krauss.
Brandon Young: Johnny Knows Best (00:47)
Brandon was fortunate enough to have an old gnarly man (otherwise known as Johnny Cash) warn him about the perils of drug addition.
Brandon Young: Honest Expression (00:52)
Brandon doesn't veil the meanings of his songs, which has lead to a body of honest work and a few apologies to ex-girlfriends.
Brandon Young: McDistraction (00:36)
For the most part, Brandon tries to use everything around him and funnel it into something creative. But, like any redblooded carnivore, the temptations of a double cheeseburger can be distracting.
You don't always need a masterpiece every time you create. Brandon's goal is to achieve at least one beautiful moment in every song he writes.
Brandon Young: Keep It Going (00:54)
Listen up live audience, Brandon's intention is to affect you in any which way he can. Now, his goal is not to piss you off per se, but if he happens to, you're still affected so mission accomplished.
Brandon Young: Cosby Sweater (00:43)
High school wasn't the highlight of Brandon's social life. He coasted by as one of those guys 'in the middle' and happened to wear Cosby sweaters.
Brandon Young: Hammerstein Hankering (00:26)
It would be cool for Brandon to hit the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom since some of his favorite bands, like Counting Crows, have recorded memorable live shows there.