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You're going to want to close your eyes and allow Brandon Schott's music to envelope you like a warm blanket. Just make sure you leave room for your feet to tap, because they will.

"FIRE SEASON" from Brandon's upcoming LP "DANDELION" has been nominated for a 2009 Hollywood Music Award. This is particularly awesome news considering the album officially releases worldwide on September 29, 2009. Once you hear the song you will understand why it is already a gem. This is a song I could listen to over and over again with no fear of growing tired of hearing it.

We all know anything coming from Brandon is going to be amazingly textured and produced. Dandelion is no exception. The guitar work, the multi-instrumental talent and the superb songwriting is just phenomenal throughout the entire album.

Brandon Schott and his band are more than just fabulous musicians. Even in the darkest day Brandon has helped me see a glimmer of hope and faith in the world. His music is uplifting, emotional and real.

Needless to say, Dandelion is perfectly infectious! I think the more you listen, the more you love it. In fact, even when it's not playing in my office I still find myself tapping out the melodies on my desk.

BAND MEMBERS:

Brandon Schott - Caffeine, Songs, Guitar, Piano, Wurlitzer
Steve Barton: Electric Guitar, Ebow
Jesse Stern: Bass
James Tan: Violin
Billy Hawn: Drums

"In addition to the September 29th digital release, a special edition CD version of Dandelion will be sold exclusively through www.brandonschott.com. This limited edition experience will include a souvenir booklet with lyrics, photographs and other special content that chronicle the creation of the record along, with an additional bonus EP featuring acoustic versions of songs found on DANDELION, recorded live during Brandon's 10th week of chemotherapy in January 2008."

Labels: Brandon Schott

Feeling guilty right now because I forgot to do a write up about the first "Artists for Healing" event which happened on Sunday, September 14, 2008. "Turning Toward the Sun" was a special evening of music which benefited the Make A Wish Foundation out in California, Los Angeles.

Three of the bands which performed a the event were Brandon Schott, Just Off Tuner and Moving Picture Show. As you know I'm a big fan of Brandon Schott and he was scheduled to perform with a string quartet! How awesome is that!?

What you may not know is that Brandon Schott formed Artists for Healing after having battled cancer last year. He received such an influx of generosity and support during his battle that he felt compelled to develop a new and creative way to reach out and help others.

Artists For Healing is a musical outreach program for artists in the California area to pull together to celebrate and champion causes close to their hearts.

"This is my way of applying music and art towards an active spiritual & musical therapy - and to provide a healing presence in our world. We can all play a part, however small it may be," Brandon believes.

To further gush over the awesome things Brandon is doing right now. You should know 75% of the proceeds from the sale of CAROUSEL (REVISITED) on iTunes goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater LA.

Labels: Brandon Schott, Make A Wish Foundation

It's November 1st and you're going to roll your eyes at me and call me names for this, but I already have a holiday song for you! Actually, I don't have permission to link the track but I'm listening to it right now and it's so AWESOME!

You'll remember my raving of Brandon Schott back in May (the tracks on the old post are no longer available on this site). Or maybe you won't remember but you should know he did not seek me out, I heard his music and befriended him because I was SO impressed!

The song "Winter in the Sun" isn't the traditional Bing Crosby, but it does have the same old school style of music that bridges the musical feel of Bruce Springsteen and the Partridge Family. I'm serious, when you get to hear it you'll know why. Not all of his music sounds this way, he has a wide range of talents, but this Christmas song is perfectly vintage in its newness. He manages to harmonize his voice with a plethora of fantastic instrumentation (baritone ukulele, pedal steel, guitar, bass, keyboards, glockenspiel, drums). There's a spirited creative kick to the entire song!

It's going to be available on iTunes on November 13, 2007 - and will be bundled with all purchases of GOLDEN STATE through Brandon's website and with select US retailers. And Brandon has let me know the track will be on his MySpace page by the end of the week. But I just checked and it IS online right NOW.

Listen:
Brandon Schott - "Hickory Wind" (mp3)

Buy his music!

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I don't know if it is possible for me to believe in something called a simple life. At least I didn't think it could be, but then when I heard Brandon Schott singing to me through these computer speakers. Well, perhaps there can be something simpler than I previously thought. =o)

"You're day will dawn my friend,
until then..."

So here's what we've got Brandon Schott and his multi-talented self is the Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Wurlitzer AND Baritone Ukulale; Jason Wormer on Pedal Steel, Baritone Guitar, Guitar, Banjitar; Tim Schoenhals on Bass, Keyboards, Glockenspiel; and last but not least Billy Hawn as the percussion.

I hear a little bit of Sufjan Stevens in the music especially in "Carousel," not as much in the vocals. There is also a little bit of an island sound, I can see hula dancers waving their hips along to "Good to Me." Heck, I want to put on a straw skirt myself!

"Of this you can be sure of, I'll love you through this life before I go."

I just love it. Their album Golden State was digitally released on iTunes on May 15th, but you just have to buy this album in real physical form which will be out on July 31st.

The entire album is incredible. Where did these guys come from? I am just in awe right now.

Take a listen:
Brandon Schott - "Afterglow (acoustic)" (mp3)
Brandon Schott - "Simple Life" (mp3)

And if you are interested in grabbing up a pre-order of the upcoming album, please feel free to contact Brandon, you can find him on MySpace! He has told me that he will make sure y'all are taken care of. =o)

Labels: Brandon Schott, music