At 24 years old, Brandon Dodd has experienced more like than most people from the Central Coast. He was just 19 when he was handpicked as the guitarist of Kasey Chambers band. That opportunity saw him travelling the world, both with the band and independently, collecting experiences that give his debut solo single “Absolute” a compelling maturity. He wrote the song about his time in Zambia, a locale he calls one of his “favourite places in the world.”
“Over the past couple of years I have been lucky enough to go over to teach music at a small school there called ‘Our Rainbow House’. That place now feels like my second home to me now. The amazing people that I have met through that school were the inspiration behind this song,” he explained. “My first time visiting Africa I could see that there was beauty in everything, the people, the culture, the landscapes, the animals. But the thing I love most about being at that school, with those kids and teachers in that little town is that it is real. It is absolute.”
While Coasties can see him playing local pubs and clubs, he’ll get the opportunity to front bigger audiences as the support act for the legendary Patty Griffin next March. If you have tickets to one of her shows, make sure you arrive early for his set!
1 March 2020 – Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan (supporting Patty Griffin)
3 March 2020 – Melbourne Recital Hall, Melbourne (supporting Patty Griffin)
5 March 2020 – The Capital, Bendigo (supporting Patty Griffin)
10 March 2020 – City Recital Hall, Sydney (supporting Patty Griffin)
12 March 2020 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supporting Patty Griffin)
13 March 2020 – Lismore City Hall, Lismore (supporting Patty Griffin)