Billy Brandt

Having spent decades in the music business supporting other bands and artists, Billy Brandt has now found his own musical voice and steps into the spotlight as a singer-songwriter for the first time in his amazing career. Influenced by the likes of Gram Parsons to the Grateful Dead, Billy Brandt has molded his sound by creating his own unique guitar picking that creates a haunting melody which stays with the listener long after the song is over. Billy Brandt is the winner of the 2006 Detroit Music Award for Acoustic/Folk Instrumentalist. He has been recognized with 11 more DMA nominations for Songwriter, Guitarist, and Vocalist in both the Acoustic/Folk and Country categories, as well as almost two dozen additional DMA nominations as a member of Grievous Angel and the Jill Jack Band. Performance Highlights: – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit (opening for Pat Benetar, Kim Richie, Billy Nann, Clay Walker) – Blissfest Music Festival – Michigan – Riverfest Music Festival – Michigan – WCSX-fm Riverfront Concert Series – Trinity House Theatre – Livonia, MI – Fox 2 News TV – Detroit – WCSX-fm – Detroit – Live performances on Pam Rossi’s ‘Over Easy’ show Awards & Nominations: – 2006 Detroit Music Awards – Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Instrumentalist (Guitar) – 11 Detroit Music Award Nominations for Songwriter, Vocalist, and Instrumentalist in both the Acoustic/Folk and Country music categories