"...envelops you in a
nostalgic atmosphere..."
Amabel Lee
// New Single - Out Now//
“Amabel Lee” is a true-story Americana/bluegrass ballad—written in Telluride after a serendipitous real-life meeting. Featuring Grammy winners Michael Cleveland and Dominick Leslie, it pairs world-class picking with Forrest’s gritty, heart-on-sleeve storytelling.
Songs from
San Miguel
// Solo Album - Vol.1 //
A minimalist, roots-driven portrait that blends traditional folk sensibility with modern songwriting, shaped by the rugged soul of San Miguel County. 13 tracks recorded DIY; and self-produced by Brendan Forrest with support from Telluride Arts.
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Daydreaming
Music Fiend
"…an experience that fans of old-school folk and Americana won’t want to miss…”
// Debut Album //
Recorded in Nashville with an all-star ensemble including 2x Grammy winner Dominick Leslie, IBMA winners George Jackson and Jake Stargel, People’s Choice winner Andrew Vogt, and Swedish fiddler Patrik Ahlberg.
// Single Release //
Song for
John Prime
// Single Release //
Lowdown
Stray Dog Blues
Limited-Edition
Deluxe Vinyl
Order Brendan Forrest’s debut album, Daydreaming Music Fiend, on vinyl today. This limited edition record includes nine songs—plus four bonus tracks—packaged in a deluxe matte-finish jacket.


Recorded in Norwood, Colorado, this stripped-down collection was made possible through the Telluride Arts District’s Augment Grant and reflects the rugged beauty, quiet reflection, and deep sense of place found in San Miguel County. Honest, roots-driven, and deeply personal, these songs offer a heartfelt portrait of the landscape and life that continue to inspire Brendan’s music.
Track list
Box Canyon Blues
How Mountain Girls Can Love (Carter Stanley)
Bear Creek
San Miguel
Longing for Your Loving
Self Sacrifice Revue
Little Sadie (Traditional)
Puja
Inside a Song
The Moonlight Song (Michael David Fuller)
Like a Coyote I Howl for You
Lone Cone Road
Hard Times Come Again No More (Stephen Foster)