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RODNEY BRILLANTE
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-BASED SINGER/SONGWRITER
SELF-RELEASED ALBUM DUE OUT MAY 2007
Rodney Brillante is not faking it.
Every word, note, experience and feeling this California native pours into his folk-rooted acoustic rock is absolutely genuine, offering us sincerity that's as powerful as it is rare.
Though his music has drawn favorable comparisons to singer/songwriters like Ray Lamontagne and fellow surfer Jack Johnson, it's clear this kid is doing his own thing. Rodney sings with the kind of disarmingly soulful voice that chills spines as easily as it reddens cheeks. Combine that with his gift for melody and songs that hit on profound emotions we've all experienced and it's almost impossible not to feel moved by his music.
Rodney got his start as a student at the University of California at Davis. He quickly went from playing tiny open mics to booking local gigs to playing a prime spot at Picnic Day, the University's annual open house and the largest student-run event in the country.
Since then, he's played to adoring crowds on both sides of the United States. Taking time between shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he now makes his home, Rodney hit the studio to record his debut album, a collection of songs as instantly charming as Rodney is himself—which is to say, very.
Rodney's heady, heartfelt lyrics strike a balance between love won, love lost and the goings on of the world around us. Accompanying himself alternately with acoustic guitar and ukulele—and backed by a phenomenal collection of studio musicians—these original tunes feel as intimate as a stolen kiss.
This independently-crafted, self-released debut shows off Rodney Brillante's chops as both as a singer and a songwriter, marking a confident first step by one intensely talented up-and-comer.
-- Jeff Reguilon
WEBSITE: http://www.rodneybrillante.comCONTACT: rodney@rodneybrillante.comBOOKING: booking@rodneybrillante.com
Hey, Rod! Sad I didn't get to see you again! It's been a little while since I listened to your CD, but I listened to it tonight and I must say it is still the most comforting thing when I need it. =) Thank you! Hope you are doing well!!!
heyyyyy haha thats cool ohhh when r u gona have another ablum? or ever gonna have anotehr album out? nothin much we only had like 17 more days of skool!!!!! haha im so excitedd andd you?
hey Rodd!! lol hows my little brother? haha i grew like a half an inch since John and Kristines party so im prolly like taller then you now!! haha dnt worry you will always be the shortest out of everyone lol always and forever!! hah anyway whats new
hey rod. nice cd. love it.i think you of every time i hear stevie wonders ijust called. hope you doing well. call us next time your at home. love ya. you look great!
Hey Man, Becka and I had a great time traveling up to see your show. We love your music. Of course we will be around. We are having a party Sat. night and there will be awesome sweaters.
Dude, 1) when is more jamming and 2) you got any pics from the other night? I wanted to show some friends what they missed out on so they'll go if we play again.
