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05/03/2008
04/30/2008
BrandenMann & The Congregation scheduled to perform live on the air Wednesday, May 21 at 12 noon on 89.1 WIDR Kalamazoo, MI during the Sound & Fury of Kalamazoo show.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Foundry Hall : South Haven
8pm . 5 dollars . all ages . 422 Eagle St. South Haven, MI
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Links: Jake Simmons The Darts Foundry Hall
Wednesday, May 21
89.1 FM WIDR : Kalamazoo
12:00 Noon
Live, on-air performance by BrandenMann & The Congregation
Discography
To be released August 08
BrandenMann & The Congregation
Don't Be So Sure Of Yourself
Track List:
- Where's This Train Goin'?
- On My Way
- Secrets, Brother. Sneakin' Lies!
- When You Change Your Mind
- A Lot To Learn
- Trouble, Waitin' For Me
- The Lord is Not on Your Side
- Evidence to Back up Your Claims
- Follow Me Up The Hill
- Chemicals Won't Balance
- currently undergoing r&d
- currently undergoing r&d
February, 2008
BrandenMann & The Congregation
Don't Be So Sure of This EP
Limited Edition 4-song EP
Track List:
- Where's This Train Goin'?
- The Lord is Not on Your Side
- Secrets, Brother. Sneakin' Lies!
- On My Way
August, 2000
Ramshackle Jones
The Practice EP
Track List:
- You'll Never Know
- 911 C.C. Smoker
- A Little Bit Prettier
- Upside Down Into The Kitchen Utensil
About Branden Mann & his music
Branden has been playing music since he learned how to play the piano at age 5. A multi-instrumentalist, Branden plays Guitar, Bass, Saxophone, Trombone, Mandolin, Piano, Percussion & Drums, Keyboards, Mountain Dulcimer, and aspires to be able to play any instrument that can be used to produce a melody or rhythm.
Branden has been writing his own music for over 15 years. Bands he has has been a part of include: Chickon Spox, 14,000 Sheep, The Genuine Synthetics, Harold's Angels, Elijah Skyrocket, Trippers & Askers, Ramshackle Jones, The Fat Hooligans, Kenward Derby, and Ferguson. Recently, he has also had the privilege of playing Saxophone with The Bill Clements Group, and has been making experimental electronica music with his side project The The Schuzch
This "solo" project - BrandenMann & The Congregation - draws influence from old time country music, bluegrass, alt-country, 50s & 60s pop music, r&b, and hip-hop. His lyricism spans the spectrum as well, from irreverent tales of his experiences with religion, to philisophical debates & questions, to heartfelt introspective searching. Musically, his songwriting and delivery have been compared to My Morning Jacket, Drive By Truckers, Pearl Jam, Kings Of Leon, Beck, Band of Horses, The Talking Heads, Hank III, Mason Jennings and The Black Keys - which is pretty great since those are some of his favorite musical acts.
Over the years, Branden has had the opportunity to open for and play with many national and regional touring acts including: Michael Knott, Miranda Stone, FurtherMore, Starflyer59, Havalina Rail Co., Joy Electric, The Blamed, and Red White & Booze. Locally, he has also shared shows with Matt Lund & The Undercats, Food Pusherz, Fishlips, Phil Forsyth & The Lone Gun Society, The Honour Recital, Flatbed (aka Rumble Strip), Lucid, Antigone, The Mannequins, and OhioPlastics.
A live show may consist of just Branden with his guitar, with his own band, or with random musicians who just want to "jam" (although he is reluctant to use that word). But regardless of the setup, he'll rustle up some hand-clappin', foot-stompin music that everyone can participate in!
Contact Info
Myspace
Branden can be contacted directly through his myspace page at myspace.com/brandenmannmusic
Management
For Booking and all other inquiries, please contact Stanley Woge at booking@brandenmann.com
Links of Interest
Services
- Design & Consultation (web & graphic) : Brand N
