Brennan Boesch with Ames

Brennan Boesch, a Santa Monica native, developed a profound love for music from an early age, drawing inspiration from legendary singer-songwriters such as Neil Young, The Beach Boys, Paul Simon, and Joni Mitchell. His musical journey was built on these formative influences.

At the tender age of five, Brennan asked his mother for piano lessons and eagerly performed wherever and whenever he could. However, life took a dramatic turn when he was scouted from high school to pursue a career in baseball. Remarkably, at twenty-four, Brennan marked his ascent to success by making his Major League debut, a milestone that defined his career from 2010 to 2017, until an unforeseen wrist injury abruptly altered his path.

Turning adversity into art, Brennan rediscovered solace and healing in music, trading his baseball bat for a guitar. Today, he channels all his experiences, triumphs, and losses into his songs. Brennan’s songs are masterful storytellers in their own right while his soulful voice seamlessly weaves elements of blues, Americana, and classic country together, crafting his distinctive sound.

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Ames

Ames was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but spent her most formative years in San Pedro Sula, Honduras living as a ‘missionary kid’ with her siblings and parents. While being raised in a fundamentalist Christian home, she came to the early realization that she was queer. “…The ‘dissonance’ between my identity and my environment has strongly influenced my music throughout my career.”

Ames began performing at four years old, competing in classical piano competitions around the state of Oklahoma. She also began singing in church, taking part in various praise and worship groups while accompanying herself on guitar. In 2004 Ames moved to Los Angeles and began her solo career as a singer-songwriter, performing shows around the country and opening for such artists as The Veronicas, Andy Grammar, and Gavin Rossdale.

After signing with Kobalt Music Publishing in 2015, Ames began co-writing with other artists like Kelly Clarkson, Rita Ora, Kali Uchis, AKON, Jason Mraz, and Chappell Roan. She’s worked alongside Grammy-Award-winning producers such as FINNEAS, Dan Nigro, and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys. Along with Molly Kate Kestner and Nick Ruth, Ames had cuts on Kelly Clarkson’s “Meaning of Life”, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2018.

Ames’ performances and songs can be heard in a multitude of TV/film placements including The Blacklist, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls, The Equalizer, and Warrior Nun. She has also secured commercial campaigns with Samsung, Kleenex, Macy’s, ESPN, and Pringles.
As well as lecturing at the Herb Alpert School of Music, Ames also teaches songwriting at the Berklee Summer Sessions at the Colburn School of Music DTLA.