For tonight’s show, Brett Dennen is playing solo with just an acoustic guitar. It’s a stripped down intimate show. When he plays with a full band, the songs are much bigger and fuller. 

Early on, an audience member requests “Sydney” from his 2011 album, Loverboy. Brett replies, “Sure, I was going to play that one anyways. It didn’t take long to become a request show!” “Bust down the courthouse doors / (I’ll come running) / Sydney I will testify / (I’ll come running)”. This is such a fun song. It’s no surprise that it is requested.

Later on, he plays “She’s Mine” from his 2006 album, So Much More. “And she’s mine, she’s mine, she’s mine, all mine. Yeah she’s mine, mine, mine, mmm”. This is such a beautiful love song. The soft guitar playing perfectly matches the lyrics.

Towards the end of the night, one likely intoxicated audience member interrupted for about the fourth time to request “Sydney”. She had apparently missed the song while in the bathroom. Brett and the staff have had enough of her interruptions and she was kindly escorted out the door.

To close out his set, Dennen plays “Wild Child” from his 2013 album, Smoke and Mirrors.  “I am a wild child, momma / You can, you can, you can, you can / You can hold me tight if you wanna / If you wanna hold me tonight”. This is a very upbeat song that is great for a singalong. It’s a great choice for the last song.

Cost of a ticket: $50 (Orchestra Row)

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Half Price +

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Half Price > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Quinn Delaney