Kevin Brandow
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Kevin Brandow is a Christian
musician and songwriter.
Brandow grew up in East Greenbush, New York. He went to Saint Rose College in Albany, New York
, where he studied music theory
. For a short time in the '80's he was the lead guitarist for the Troy based band "Tyrant".
In the late 1980s, Brandow formed his own Christian Heavy Metal band, "Divine Right." An early music video of Brandow from this period displays his guitar work and showmanship, available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgdIDguap7k
Brandow learned to play guitar
, bass
, drums
and keyboards
. He is also a singer.
Brandow was a member of Christian rock band Petra
during the late 90s.
Brandow joined Petra in 1997 as a keyboardist but he also played rhythm guitar in concerts pairing with lead guitarist Pete Orta
. Brandow left the band in 1999 to pursue a solo career.
In 2000, Brandow briefly rejoined Petra after Pete Orta
left the band. He filled the guitarist spot during tours until 2001 when he was replaced by Quinton Gibson
.
Brandow has also released a solo album, and has also contributed in several projects in the CCM
scene.
He currently is a member of the Schmooze, an Albany-based rock and cover band.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
musician and songwriter.
Brandow grew up in East Greenbush, New York. He went to Saint Rose College in Albany, New York
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
, where he studied music theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
. For a short time in the '80's he was the lead guitarist for the Troy based band "Tyrant".
In the late 1980s, Brandow formed his own Christian Heavy Metal band, "Divine Right." An early music video of Brandow from this period displays his guitar work and showmanship, available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgdIDguap7k
Brandow learned to play guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
and keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
. He is also a singer.
Brandow was a member of Christian rock band Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
during the late 90s.
Brandow joined Petra in 1997 as a keyboardist but he also played rhythm guitar in concerts pairing with lead guitarist Pete Orta
Pete Orta
Pete Orta Pete Orta Pete Orta (born August 26, 1971 in Port Lavaca, Texas is a Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter and music producer. He was a member of Christian rock band Petra from 1996 to 2000....
. Brandow left the band in 1999 to pursue a solo career.
In 2000, Brandow briefly rejoined Petra after Pete Orta
Pete Orta
Pete Orta Pete Orta Pete Orta (born August 26, 1971 in Port Lavaca, Texas is a Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter and music producer. He was a member of Christian rock band Petra from 1996 to 2000....
left the band. He filled the guitarist spot during tours until 2001 when he was replaced by Quinton Gibson
Quinton Gibson
Quinton Gibson is a guitarist and a studio engineer/producer.Quinton studied at Bosse High School in Evansville and graduated 1986...
.
Brandow has also released a solo album, and has also contributed in several projects in the CCM
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
scene.
He currently is a member of the Schmooze, an Albany-based rock and cover band.