Reviews of Brendan’s Music:
“Much too cool… cause for celebration”
-Jonathan Takiff, Critics’ Picks, Philadelphia Daily News
“…enormous warmth… Brendan himself has a big presence as a vocalist, grabbing a song by the scruff of the neck… epic quality.”
– John Davy, Flying Shoes Review/ Scotland
“Brendan McKinney is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter who has traveled throughout Europe and the Scandinavia peninsula… Like a masterful work of art that is interpreted from many perspectives, Brendan paints his songs with many different angles in an assortment of colours.”
-Alan Cackett, Maverick Magazine/ London, UK
“…solid song writing here…Brendan is a natural storyteller at heart. He fully weaves engaging lyrics with lively musicianship from his band, the 99 Brown Dogs.“
-Mike Miller, Philadelphia Folk Song Society
“Songwriting skills that reached way back into my memories …The lyrics, immediately, sent me searching for more of his tunes.”
-Jan Duke, AboutNashville.com
“ Americankske Brendan er en moderne trubadur…entusiastisk, slentrende musikk I jordnaer americana-stil. En sjarmerendegrytemiks med country og rock ‘n’ roll…”
– Jan Arild Larsen, Bergenpuls.no/Bergen, Norway
“… like a musical celebration…bona fide Americana.”
-Katie Herman, offBEAT Magazine/Louisianna,USA
“Brendan McKinney is known for his poignant songwriting and soulful performances…McKinney’s talent as a songwriter and performer has gained him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim within the music industry. “
-Joseph L. Hollen BeatCrave