
Ten Questions for Brendan Rothwell
1. How old were you when you first started playing piano?
Two.
2. Who was/is your biggest musical inspiration?
Marcus Miller.
3. Where do you make your home?
Calgary, AB. Business, culture and mountains.
4. Do you have any pets?
No, although I think there will be a doodle-type canine in our future somewhere!
5. What is the best concert/gig you have ever done?
Probably The Jazz Cafe in Camden, London UK with Snake Davis, Tony Remy, and Andy Gangadeen.
6. What is the best concert you have ever attended?
So many greats… Michael Brecker in concert back in the late 90s was probably the pinnacle, with Prince in Calgary hot on the heels!
7. Do you have an all-time favourite song?
Sting - “Shape of My Heart” is near the top of a long list!
8. What musician would you most like to work with?
Marcus Miller.
9. If you weren't a musician what would you be?
A chef.
10. What is your favourite thing about Vancouver?
WAVE98.3 - does that count?! I’m a collector of famous Vancouverite John Fluevog’s shoes, the ocean and Gastown. Looking forward to getting over to Vancouver and perhaps playing a few shows before too long.