BRETT MITCHELL WINNER OF "THE BEST OF HOMEGROWN, FALL 2009" for his video "Born To Late"

Brett Mitchell & the giant GHOST is a finalist in the Rock Your Way to The Top band competition at Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creeks Casinos/Traverse City, MI. See them take all as Michigan's best band on May 2!!

“Mitchell can swing sweet and soft but he can rock yer socks off, too! And what a colorful musical landscape Brett creates on this disc (Small House). He's the post-modern Georgia O'Keeffe of rock n' roll. Painting his songs with such vibrancy and erotic tension while still evoking a quiet beauty in the music. This is an artist in transition, maturing and reaching his enormous potential while still achieving balance and centeredness.” -BO WHITE / WHITE'S BAR

"Brett Mitchell, the Midland-based singer-songwriter recently released his "Small House" album, chock full of solidly written, expertly produced tunes that span rock, pop and folk. I look at him as kind of a rootsy version of Marshall Crenshaw, a lot of pop hooks and very well written, very well produced stuff ...great witty lyrics, by the way, on the clever opening track, Born Too Late, definitely worth the listen. New Disease, as well as Last Chance, (are) two really good songs, very different and at the same time New Disease has a nice rock feel to it, kind of a love song, in a way...he’s definitely an up and comer!.."...I've described Brett Mitchell as one of Michigan's most promising singer-songwriters, a sincere, 28-year-old guy who adroitly incorporates pop and rock elements from the past into impressive, rootsy, catchy, sometimes folksy songs. The lead track from his latest album, "Small House," is appropriately dubbed "Born Too Late," which sort of sums up his musical approach." -John Sinkevics from The Grand Rapids Press

Feb. 2009 review of Small House from http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/  
"Midland, Michigan native Brett Mitchell is creating a fair amount of buzz in the Midwest. Honest, insightful songwriting buoyed by a great melodic sense lift his second album, Small House, to soaring heights. Compared to the likes of Marshall Crenshaw and artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Mitchell certainly makes an impression on listeners. With a talented backing band (The giant GHOST), Mitchell crafts a sound that is at once familiar and original. Small House opens with Born Too Late, a fun little rock anthem regretting the accident of birth known as time. It’s a hindsight is 20/20 song with a great hook and a melody that will stick in your brain. Small House is a wonderfully melodic pop tune with an almost virally infectious sound. Friend takes on a darker, more acoustic sound on its way to a moment of pop near-perfection. Mitchell opens things up a bit on New Disease, an infectious guitar-rock tune you’ll want to put on continuous play. Hypocrite is another personal favorite, infusing funk and soul into an amazing pop creation. This is the best song on the album, but several others are close (Small House, New Disease). OCD is a deliciously demented waltz you have to hear to believe, while Night Glasses is a lovely epic story in music that highlights Mitchell’s ability to tell dark stories in the world of mostly peppy popular music. Mitchell reaches down deep and serves up Consider Me Gone, a Bob Dylan sound-alike. You’ll also want to check out Neighbors, Good Intentions and Onion. Brett Mitchell brings a wonderfully melodic sense to his songwriting that is almost British in nature. Mitchell’s distinctive voice and organic arrangements combine to create songs that are literally works of beauty. Small House is a wonderful surprise and very much deserves to be heard. If you make just one foray onto the World Wide Web this week to check out new music, make sure Brett Mitchell is at the top of your list."

Born Too Late is a Top Ten Finalist in Mike Pinder's Songwars Competition. Moody Blues’ Mike Pinder says Brett Mitchell’s song Born Too Late ”was well crafted, with creative and catchy lyrics. I dug the whole thing.”

Brett Mitchell's Small House was nominated for a WYCE Jammie Award in Grand Rapids, MI.

"Neighbors" and "Onion" from Small House are licensed for the Roadtrip Nation's season dvd of Miami and Australia, resp. The dvd will be available soon. We support the Green RV!

"Brett Mitchell combines a vintage Rockabilly sound with a dash of Pop alla 80's Rick Springfield." -IndiMusic TV New York

"I went to 101 Main and was knocked out by Brett, Mike, Bill, and Rick. They were tight and groovy and Brett's vocals were top notch. One of my favorite groups to see in this area. Love Mike Cramton. What a sweet night of music." -William Jackson of Robert Bradley Blackwater Surprise

6/16/08 - Brett Mitchell wins DStreet Entertainment Critic's Choice Award "2008 ARTIST OF THE YEAR" and Small House wins "BEST CD"

Born Too Late, the video, won the Music Mix USA video contest and was picked up for national broadcast.

Born Too Late, the video, was selected by LiveMusicMedia to be broadcast on their Homegrown TV program in the New York City greater area.

Born Too Late, the video, was selected by IndimusicTV to be broadcast on their program on WLNY New York in fall 2008.

Born Too Late, the video, was chosen for the Digifest competition in Florence, Italy.

Brett's a singer/songwriter/guitarist but sometimes he likes to sit down and beat the skins. Watch here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgSNyTK3gLY

"The Midland singer-songwriter, Brett Mitchell, returns with a gorgeously produced CD that rocks impressively on "Born Too Late," "New Disease" and "Last Chance," and turns tender and warm on "Friend" and "Good Intentions." West Michigan Artists

"Brett Mitchell croons his songs, even under pop-rock and country circumstances. His organic arrangements forego the bombastic, heavily-produced sound and focus on the "musicians in a studio" approach, even though a lot of the instruments were played by him on multiple tracks. Accessing different sounds and musical styles, he does play well with the few others on the album, and though not particularly wordy in his lyrics, gets across everything he needs to. Engineered by Andy Reed and mastered by GBP Studios in Lansing, the recording is clear and sweet, relaying the well written music without drowning it in experimentation or over-polishing." - Ryan Cunningham, Grand Rapids Recoil Magazine

“You and your band are one of the best I have seen since I have been back from Los Angeles.” Jeff Amato, Independent Music Promotion Executive VIS*ABILITY

Michigan Singer/Songwriter Brett Mitchell, along with his band, the giant GHOST, are creating quite a buzz in the midwest. In 2006 and 2008, Brett won Artist of the Year from Saginaw's Review Magazine and DStreet Entertainment. Tours have included the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis, Homegrown Wine & Music Festival in Belvidere, NJ, The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ, the Midpoint Music Festival in Cincinnati and Singer/Songwriter night at the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN,
Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY, and in NYC at Gavin DeGraw's bar, The National Underground, and The Annex. Brett, born (too late) and raised in Midland, MI, provides vocals & electric/acoustic guitar, lead guitarist, Rick Manges, provides the wail factor while Mike Cramton, a Saginaw, MI native, (of Robert Bradley Blackwater Surprise fame) supplies tender vocal harmonies and the best in percussion support. Bill Hall, also from Saginaw, MI, adds his amazing bass intuition, completing the fantastically tight and mesmerizing Brett Mitchell sound. Brett’s voice will capture you and not let go. The versatility of this band is the reason Brett Mitchell's schedule is always full. They play Brett's originals and often the classics that inspired Brett to write. They can play a songwriter show, a lounge, a rockin' night at the bar or a festival and the set list Brett creates is always fine tuned and perfect for the occasion.

They have entertained in Michigan at The Ark and The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, Union Street Station in Traverse City, Fishbones in St. Clair Shores, The Magic Stick in Detroit, The B.O.B., Grand Woods Lounge, Founder’s Brewery, Hopcat in Grand Rapids, Kraftbrau, Wayside West and Corner Bar in Kalamazoo, New Holland Brewery, Holland, Robusto’s in Grosse Pointe Woods, The Boathouse in Saugatuck, Short's Brewing Co. in Bellaire, Dixie Saloon in Mackinaw City, The Gatehouse on Mackinaw Island, Little River Casino in Manistee, and Leelanau Sands Casino in Leelanau to name a few. In Tennessee the band performed for singer/songwriter night at the Bluebird Café and also, at Café Coco. In Indianapolis, Indiana they have entertained at Birdy's, Radio Radio, and The Stone Mug. In Ohio they have entertained at Rhino’s, Neon’s, and Stanley's, in Cincinnati, Jackie O's and The Blue Gator in Athens, Wilbert's in Cleveland, Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY and in New Jersey at Matarazzo Farms in Belvidere and The Twisted Tree Cafe, The Saint and The Brickwall Tavern in Asbury Park, NJ among many, many other wonderful venues.

websites:
www.brettmitchellmusic.com, www.myspace.com/brettmitchell,
EPK: www.sonicbids.com/brettmitchell

FANS LOVE BRETT MITCHELL...YOU WILL, TOO!
Review from CD BABY of Brett's debut solo album {Stereo}:
With passion and talent, Mitchell is an emerging star. As a lover of acoustic music and singer songwriters, I was intrigued to check out Brett Mitchell. At a recent show, he blew me away with his warm stage presence, his quality of voice and depth of lyrics. And while he gives amazing intimate live performances, his album is no disappointment. The same raw talent and soul translates onto the LP. With stand out tracks such as the cathy pop driven Stereo and Young Summer to the gritty soulful ballad Sad Songs and Snow, it's only a matter of time before Brett is heard on mainstream radio. The album is reminiscent of the early acoustic albums of John Mayer's Inside Wants Out, Howie Day's Australia and Matt Nathanson's Ernst, proving that Mitchell can play with the big boys and is a rare standout artist in the large pool of singer/songwriters.

Management/Booking contact: Exclusive Entertainment Jan Hecht jan@brettmitchellmusic.com 989.430.8585 or www.myspace.com/janhecht

Instrumentation
Come out to a show and see why Brett Mitchell and his band, the giant GHOST, have the fastest growing fan base in Michigan and why fans are saying "thank God, something new and different". Brett Mitchell & the giant GHOST is a 4 piece pop/rock band with just a hint of alt country boasting an eclectic and cool set list, dancing encouraged. Brett Mitchell, vocals & acoustic/electric guitar, lead guitarist, Rick Manges, along with percussionist & back up vocalist, Mike Cramton, of Robert Bradley fame and the best of bassists, Bill Hall - "Our show is a perfect fit for restaurant/lounges or festivals and for the bar or the college crowd, we can rock the house."

Discography
Small House, released 11/21/2007 and {Stereo}, released 9/24/05, listen and purchase both on www.brettmitchellmusic.com and www.myspace.com/brettmitchell through CD Baby or download through most digital services including iTunes and Digstation.

Gutbucket Blues Band, recorded in 2000 with Brett (B.J.) on drums and some vocal harmonies along with Dave Kellan & Jake Krull. Available by contacting brett@brettmitchellmusic.com.