Brendan Brooks

Since I play a wide assortment of events the event coordinator usually determines my set list. (example-I would not have the same assortment of music for a youth summer camp as I would for a retirement home) My original music isn't all cut from the same mold. I have solid worship songs and then I have pop/rock stuff. I have been able to open up for Toby Mac, Sidewalk Prophets, Citizen Way, Cochren & Co., Blanca, Spoken, and have worked with many others.

The first thing you should know about me is that I love Jesus. I also don't like to write bios that sound like I copied it right from wikipedia. I was born and raised in a very rural area in southwest Wisconsin. Go Packers! I started playing guitar at age 15 and began leading worship for a youth group at 16. That was many years ago. In 2007 I helped start a band called Finding Fortress. After varied success and drama through an opportunity to move to Nashville we fell apart in 2011. Through it all I now see God was saying now is not the time or place. After heading to Nashville my first solo album was released in the summer of 2016. Since heading into a solo career God has blessed me time and time again. Hearing stories of how my music has touched lives and brought people back to church is very humbling. I am a worship leader at heart but also love getting people on their feet clapping and singing along to my original music. From campfires to large stages I enjoy using the gifts God has given me to serve others. God is on the move and I am so glad to be part of his church.

When I am just playing solo I can have a very simple setup. I have full lights and sound production if needed or I can utilize whatever equipment you have. I see way too many artist get bent out of shape over guitar stands and venues having older equipment. I do have other musicians that occasionally travel with me.