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Branden Sipes

About Me

CreditBranden Sipes Branden Sipes is a Colorado native singer-songwriter and guitarist hailing from the Rockies. A Colorado State University graduate, Branden earned degrees in both music and business by studying classical guitar, voice, and marketing. Since finishing school he has set his music career in motion with a busy schedule of performing, recording, and teaching guitar.
Appearing as a solo acoustic musician, Branden presents original songs combining rock, pop, and folk influences. An engaging solo performer, his lyrics are catchy and finely crafted, describing universal life experiences with a clever ease. His intricate guitar work is a well suited accompaniment to his intimate vocals.
His debut EP, Contemplation, is quickly getting noticed. Songs from the release have been featured on 93.3 KTCL and 88.9 KRFC along with several internet radio stations nationwide. Branden has been awarded 1st Alternate in the 2008 Telluride Troubadour Competition and Honorable Mention in the 2008 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival.

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Music:

Member Since: 12/09/2006
Band Website: www.brandensipes.com
Band Members: Download songs from the Contemplation EP from any of these fine online music retailers:



Influences: John Mayer, Damien Rice, James Taylor, David Wilcox, Paul Simon, Pat McGee Band, Bebo Norman, Howie Day, Matt Nathanson, Stephen Kellogg, Nirvana, Weezer, Bryan Adams, Ryan Adams, Maroon 5, Jackson Browne, Bob Marley, Many Others...
Sounds Like: stellar guitar stylings with illustrious vocals
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

In The Studio...

I've been spending a great deal of time recording the last few months.  Most of this has been in producing a few projects for some other talented musicians, but I am also starting tracks for my upcomi...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Vote for me to play on the Mayercraft Carrier!

Follow the link by clicking on the image.  This will take you to a page where you can hear "Going Home" and follow the directions to vote!
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:55:00 GMT

"Going Home" on 93.3 Locals Only Sunday, October 19th 9PM!!!

Tune in to Channel 93.3 KTCL Denver @ 9:00pm Sunday, October 19th to hear the Locals Only show.  My song, "Going Home" from my debut EP will be played!!!  This is the second time this show i...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:07:00 GMT

Mid-American Music Festival

I traveled last week to Omaha, NE (along with the band Two Days Drive) to participate in the inaugural year of the Mid-American Music Festival.  Over 400 bands gathered during the 4 day festival ...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:55:00 GMT

Help me get airplay on KBCO!!!

Click to Listen to "Going Home"Follow the link to listen.  The more complete plays of the song I get, the better my chances are of getting played on air.  It only counts as a play if you lis...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:53:00 GMT

"Going Home" on 93.3 Locals Only Sunday, July 13th 9PM!!!

I just found out Alf will play "Going Home" on the Locals Only radio show Sunday, July 13th at 9:00pm.  Tune in to hear some Branden Sipes broadcast on Clear Channel FM KTCL 93.3!!!
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:40:00 GMT

Telluride Troubadour Contest - 1st Alternate!!!

I was excited to find out this week that I was selected as the 1st alternate for this year's Telluride Troubadour Contest!  This means if someone from the top 10 can't make it, I will get to perf...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:58:00 GMT