The Music Of Indiscreet Discretion is now available online!  Click here to download from BandCamp.

Thank you to all who came for the CD Release at the LilyPad last month.  It was pleasure and delight to share that performance with you <3

Upcoming Performances

• (Solo Set) Dec 1st – Cheap Seats @ YMCA in Cambridge
• (Brendan Burns Trio) Dec 18th – 10pm on WMFO 91.5FM “On The Town with Mikey Dee” featuring Tony Leva & Kathy Olson
• Brendan Burns Presents! – Dec 22nd @ LilyPad 5:30pm
• Squirrel Stole My Underpants – Dec 26th-29th @ Puppet Showplace Theatre 10:30am & 1pm shows

KFO

In other exciting news, the Kristen Ford Band recorded an album last month.  We spent four days at Dimension Sound Studio and laid down the foundations for 13 new tunes.  Stay tuned for more info!

DR STRINGS

Finally, I’m pleased to announce that I’m endorsed by DR Strings!  I’ve been using DR Strings for years and honored to be one of their artists.

 

 

 

 

 

Brendan Burns Presents!

November marks the third month of my residency at the LilyPad.  On Sunday November 24th at 5:30pm, come celebrate the CD Release of The Music Of  Silvia Graziano’s INDISCREET DISCRETION (originally presented by Fort Point Theatre Channel), as well as a feature set by Burns & Webb.

Both of these projects have great meaning to me and my artistic development.

Indiscreet Discretion was my first collaboration with Silvia Graziano.  She wrote a beautiful script that I fell in love with instantly.  Her use of tension and subtext inspired music from me that evoked the challenging and sometimes tortured feelings of unconscious desire.  The location of Fort Point Theatre Channel also had a big influence on this music.  It’s large and open concrete, brick and wooden room generated bright and harsh sounds.  That coupled with trucks loudly rumbling down the street made a magic mixture for the music for Indiscreet Discretion.

Originally performed as duets with Kirsten Lamb (Upright Bass), Kathy Olson (Baritone Sax) and Tony Leva (Upright Bass), I recorded The Music Of ID with Kirsten & Kathy this past spring with Ariel Bernstein.  On Sunday, the 24th we will bring Tony back and share this music in quartet form!

I feel very grateful to have composed and recorded this music.  These are sounds that I was challenged to make and now are part of my language.  Thank you to Fort Point Theatre Channel & Silvia Graziano for the opportunity.

There will be small number of physical CDs at the LilyPad on the 24th, and a simultaneous Digital Release on BandCamp.

Burns & Webb is another project dear to my creative heart.  Karin Webb & I have been working and exploring dance/music improvisation since 2011 and it’s been an incredible journey.  Similar to ID, this project requires me to create music that tells a story, holds tension or snowballs out of control.  Inspired by each other, we spontaneously create sounds and movement that are informed and communicating with each other.  It’s really wild stuff.  Be sure to check it out.

You can find more about my residency on Facebook.

Kristen Ford Band

Kristen Ford is back!  She spent 6 weeks in Montana and has 22 new tunes to prove it!

On Tuesday, November 5th, Kristen & I will be trying out some new material and old favorites in duet form at Tavern At The End Of The World (108 Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA 02129).  FB Event Link

Later in the month, the full band will be recording a new album at Dimension Sound with Dan Cardinal and produced by Jesse Ciarmataro.

Schooltree

Schooltree will be down in Providence, RI on Friday, November 8th at FETE with Sun of Sound, The Shills & Collector.  FB Event Link

Squirrel

Squirrel Stole My Underpants is headed to NYC!  We’ll be performing two shows at La MaMa in Manhatten on Sat./Sun. Nov. 16th & 17th @ 2:30pm

Isabella Stewart Gardner

Finally, I’ll be the featured artist in Lee Mingwei’s Living Room Series at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on Friday, November 8th.  Feel free to stop by between 1-3pm to see my collection of metronomes.

Schooltree @ Middle East – Friday, October 4th (Cambridge)

Schooltree is delighted to be playing on a great bill with Strange Changes, Bent Knee & Supervolcano this coming Friday at the Middle East (Upstairs).  Schooltree’s on first.  Doors are 8pm.  $10 cover.  Facebook Invite.

Guitober Open Mic – Sunday, Guitober 20th @ Cafe Nicholas (Brookline)

This Guitober, Brookline Music School will be celebrating every Sunday at Cafe Nicholas in Washington Sq., Brookline with an Open Mic Night from 6-8pm featuring different GuiFaculty members every night.

• GuiSunday, the 6th: Scott Pittman
• GuiSunday, the 13th: Jussi Reijonen & Nick Grondin
• GuiSunday, the 20th: Brendan Burns
• GuiSunday, the 27th: Will Dick

Schooltree @ Ralph’s – Saturday, October 26th (Worcester)

Later in the month Schooltree’s adventuring out to Worcester to the legendary Ralph’s Rock Diner.  We are putting together a great show for you.  Be sure to check it out.

Brendan Burns Presents – Sunday, October 27th @ LilyPad (Inman Sq.)

I’m excited to be showcasing Sam Reid & Phil Berman at my next residency slot at the LilyPad.  We will all be presenting new material of our own and collaborating with each other for some new sounds.  Last month was a lot of fun.  Come join us for an early show on Sunday – 5:30pm!  Facebook Invite

 

Squirrel Stole My Underpants returns to the Puppet Showplace Theatre for eight more shows!  Our initial run (back in January) completely SOLD OUT, and as of August 1st, half of these current shows are nearly sold out.  Therefore, get your tickets in advance!!!

Squirrel Stole My Underpants will be running at the Puppet Showplace Theatre Thursday, August 7th through Saturday, August 10th with 10:30am & 1pm shows each day (Buy Tix).

PRESS: Squirrel Stole My Underpants in The Boston Globe.

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POST PRODUCTION

August’s other adventures include post-production for The Music From Indiscreet Discretion & overdubs for Will Dick’s new album.  I’m working with Ariel Bernstein on both projects.  Expect Indiscreet Discretion music by September and more updates on Will Dick’s music by the end of the year.

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SUMMER BREAK

August is also a great time for family vacation, day trips to Walden Pond, sunny-day picnics &  summer-night adventures.  Enjoy the rest of your summer.  I know I will!

Saturday, July 6th

@ Precinct in Union Square, Somerville.  21+, $10, 8:30 doors

RSVP to the facebook event here

Please join Schooltree for a night of red-glaring sky rockets in flight and majestic purple mountain hopping. You’ll hear something new with The Burners, a unique Gypsy Americana band from Portland, ME (with our bassist Derek Van Wormer guesting). Virtuosic rhythms on acoustic guitar, mandolin and upright bass are complimented by cafe accordion, hot violin, and harmonized vocals. These folks are known for their captivating lyrics, burning tempos, and diverse instrumentation and are sure to be appreciated by fans of Schooltree’s music.

Also on the bill are our friends Endation, fresh off an amazing performance at the 2013 Boston Rock’n'Roll Rumble, who will rock you with their stripped down and raw power. Their music is heavy with bombastic rhythms, a fusion of complex and simple while also melodic, serene and emotional.

Schooltree will be bridging the dynamics gap between the two bands with our rock-operatic sound. We have a couple of new tunes, Brendan has a new amp, and I have a new axe that will be on her maiden voyage this show. So keep your drinks off the stage, you drunkards.

Squirrel Takes Long Island

Bonnie Duncan’s Squirrel Stole My Underpants travels to Long Island Children’s Museum from July 15th-17th.  Tony Leva & I will be joining her to play our original score live for 6 performances and 3 workshops.

Outside The Box

Squirrel Stole My Underpants is also featured at Outside The Box on Saturday, July 20th at 12pm.  Tony & I will also be playing this free show.

Schooltree in NYC

Schooltree travels to the Parkside Lounge in NYC on Saturday, July 27th (317 E Houston St).  Tell your Manhattanite friends!

KFO’s New Album

Kristen Ford has launched a Kickstarter for her new full-length album!  I’m very excited to be involved in this project.  Please support us making new music for you:

New Design!

We have a new design here at BrendanBurns.com. Because a lot of my formatting was for the previous theme there may be some wonky things here and there. If you see anything of worthy of correction, please drop me a line.

Will Dick

Derek Van Wormer, Chris Anderson & I have been busy rehearsing and working on tunes with Will Dick for his new album. We will be tracking with Dan Cardinal at Dimension Studios and then doing overdubs with Ariel Bernstein this month.

Upcoming Gigs

• w/Schooltree - Thursday, June 15th at 5pm @ Block Island Music Festival
• w/Kristen Ford Band - Thursday, June 20th at 9pm @ John Harvard’s
• w/Schooltree - Saturday, July 6th @ Precinct (Union Sq.)

Other News

Ariel & I are working on mixing/mastering the music from Indiscreet Discretion. I imagine we will have something up on BandCamp by next month

Video

Here two performance videos from last month.

Schooltree’s performing Let’s Dance on WMFO 91.5:

Burns & Webb at Kick Ass Party for THE ONE FUND:

 

Recording

April starts off with an exciting recording session: Kirsten Lamb (Upright B
ass) & Kathy Olson (Baritone Sax) will be joining me as we record music from Indiscreet Discretion and From Denmark, With Love with Ariel Bernstein.

JamPlay

During Spring Break Week, I’ll make my annual pilgrimage to JamPlay.com to film some new lessons. This year, I’ll be recording material for a Dave Matthews Lesson Set, a series on Harmonics and some exciting new harmony exercises.

Upcoming Performances:

- I’ll be playing a couple tunes on TuneFoolery‘s JOY concert at the LilyPad on Saturday, April 13th @ 7:30pm

- Kristen Ford comes back from her World Tour to play a show at the Lizard Lounge.  I’ll be joining her on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Come check it out – it’s going to be a great time!

Beck SongReader Photos/Videos

Photos and videos are now available from the Beck – Song Reader concert.  Check out the great work below:

• Justin Moore – Flickr Set
• Chris Anderson – Dress Rehearsal on Picassa
• Gonzalo Plaza - Album 1, Album 2 & Dress Rehearsal
• Hans Wendland – Flicker Sets: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• YouTube Playlist - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpLyN9-LNNL48VavnB9l56Jy2z6FWGcxg

 

 

This month starts off right with a performance at the Puppet Showplace Theatre.  UnAmerika’s Sweetheart Karin Webb & I (of Burns & Webb) will be performing at the Puppet Slam: Improv on Saturday, March 9th (8pm).  These shows ALWAYS sell out.  Get your tickets in advance.

After that, we have the much anticipated release of Schooltree’s New Album: RISE.  On Friday, March 15th we will performing, and celebrating at the Lizard Lounge, in Cambridge MA.  Alongside with us on the bill, we will have the amazing Count Zero.  This will be an incredible show, and will also sell out.  Grab your tickets in advance.

On Thursday, March 21st I will be opening for Black Fortress Of Opium & Poor Everybody at Johnny D’s with the Brendan Burns Trio featuring Tony Leva & Kathy Olson.

On Friday, March 29th I’ll be playing Molly Zenobia - Friday, March 29th 8pm @ Out Of The Blue Gallery (Central Sq.).

The Beck Song Reader Show @ The Somerville Theatre was amazing!  I’ll have more to write about that soon (and pictures too).  Thank you for such an amazing evening!