Katie Ruskey from Ocean City.com interviews Brett Dennen about his upcoming performance at the Oceans Calling festival. Dennen shares a humorous story about his guitar being lost and found in Ocean City, Maryland, which he interprets as a sign he needed to return. He discusses his new double album, set for release on October 11, which includes 16 songs reflecting his personal growth and grief following his father’s death. Dennen also talks about his Camp Denon retreat, which focuses on disconnecting from modern life to reconnect with nature. He plans to perform a mix of old and new songs at the festival, including “Dharma Baby,” “Another Day in Babylon,” and “Chipping Away.”
Interview Outline:
Katie Ruskey from Ocean City.com interviews Brett Dennen about his upcoming performance at the Ocean’s Calling festival. Dennen shares a humorous story about his guitar being lost and found in Ocean City, Maryland, which he interprets as a sign he needed to return. He discusses his new double album, set for release on October 11, which includes 16 songs reflecting his personal growth and grief following his father’s death. Dennen also talks about his Camp Denon retreat, which focuses on disconnecting from modern life to reconnect with nature. He plans to perform a mix of old and new songs at the festival, including “Dharma Baby,” “Another Day in Babylon,” and “Chipping Away.”
Lost guitar and festival performance in Ocean City, Maryland.
- Katie and Brett discuss Katie’s guitar adventure, including a cancelled flight and a mysterious disappearance.
- Brett shares a story about his guitar being lost during a flight and its unexpected journey to Ocean City, Maryland.
- Brett Dennon recounts a story about a lost guitar that was found in Ocean City, Maryland after a week and a half.
- Brett Dennon is excited to perform at the Ocean City Music Festival and looks forward to seeing The Killers and O.A.R.
- New album, grief, and personal growth with a focus on nature and music.
- Brett Dennen is releasing a new album on October 11, with 16 songs including four on each side of two vinyl LPs.
- Brett finds inspiration for his music in nature and grief, feeling grounded in both the natural world and their art.
- Brett discusses the themes of personal growth and self-discovery as he approaches his performance at the Ocean’s Calling festival.
- Brett reveals setlist for Saturday’s performance, including classic and new songs, and a possible cover.
