Billy Brandt w/ The Thing & The Stuff Band

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Showcasing tracks from the new record "The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle" Seattle songwriter and bandleader Billy Brandt brings his ensemble, The Thing & The Stuff Band, to the stage for a night spotlighting material from his acclaimed new album, The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle. Known for his cinematic blend of jazz‑inflected pop, surrealist storytelling, and sly rhythmic swagger, Brandt delivers performances that feel both intimate and sharply crafted. The set will feature standout tracks from the record—already earning national and overseas airplay—showcasing Brandt’s signature mix of groove, grit, and lyrical wit. With The Thing & The Stuff Band supplying their trademark swing and texture, the evening promises a vibrant snapshot of one of Seattle’s most distinctive voices at a creative high point. On his fourth album, The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle, Seattle singer, songwriter, and performer Billy Brandt delivers a brass‑ring‑grabbing carousel of jazz, rock, blues, and R&B — spun with precision and steeped in a deep devotion to musical storytelling. At turns smooth and swinging, Brandt’s music radiates masculine charm and chutzpah. His voice — dark‑roasted coffee with just a hint of cream — pours seamlessly into the record’s classic 1970s aesthetic. The album unfolds in rhythmic layers: rockin’, swingin’, circling back with new color and momentum. A Massachusetts native turned Seattle mainstay ,Brandt performs regularly in clubs across the city. A natural storyteller — both as a singer and a composer — he brings a refined, nuanced vocal style to every stage and session. His discography includes three critically acclaimed releases: The Ballad of Larry’s Neighbor (2011) Get It Going (2016) City Noir (2019) With The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle, Brandt expands his sonic world once again, offering listeners a ride through groove, grit, and cinematic swing. File This Show under “Hip Sway Lounge”