Career
A songwriter and vocalist with an unusual tenor-contralto range, Brennan's performance has been praised as "glorious" by author Neil Gaiman. Brennan's music combines melodic 70s glam rock, soul and piano rock sensibilities with dense vocal harmonies and cabaret, Vaudeville, Music hall and Musical theatre influences. Her lyrics frequently invoke historical and mythological figures and themes to create hook-laden, often wryly humorous character tales of faded heroes, road-weary romantics and quixotic dreamers. She has frequently cited the band Sparks in particular as an influence. Dubbed a "smart, melodic singer-songwriter" by Serene Dominic of Phoenix New Times, Brennan's 2012 dates include the International Pop Overthrow Tour in Phoenix and Los Angeles as well as stops in San Francisco and throughout Arizona. As a solo performer, Brennan has also appeared at Tempe Center for the Arts "In The Spotlight" songwriters-in-the-round showcase Brennan has also issued recordings as "M. C. Brennan" as well as her glitter-rock alter ego "Kit Kelley".
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