Brant Satala
Brant Satala, Singer/Songwriter.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Brant Satala has been a singer/songwriter since age four. His first song was about his father's tools and fishing rod, and being forbidden to play with them. Brant has been playing live shows in bands, as part of a duo, and solo acoustically since he attended Western Michigan University where he obtained his B.A. in Creative Writing. His songs have had air play on several local radio stations including WLHT, 95.7fm.
What stands out about Brant's music is his ability to paint a vivid, heart-felt picture with clever word use, and intelligent orchestrations. He explores visionary, philosophic ideas and the quest for hope in everyday life, which resonate through rich chords and grooves; and stick in the mind. As the founder of Totemhawk Music, a production organization and independent label. He is working his way into the roll of Producer and Recording Engineer. His current CD is entitled Search and Rescue, available at Schuler Books and Music, 28th St., and Aris’ Disc Shop on the Beltline.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Play live acoustic shows primarily in Michigan.
Your musical influences
Folk, Rock, Prog-Rock, Jazz, Acoustic Music, Brant Satala, singer songwriter. Tears for Fears, U2, John Gorka, America, The Eagles, Poco, Greg Brown, Marillion, Big Country, Celtic, Pierce Pettis, Grand Rapids Music, West Michigan
What equipment do you use?
Taylor Guitar, LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI.
Anything else?
www.brantsatala.com for info on shows, CDs, free music, links, stories, etc.
