BRENDAN “B” FORREST is a music educator, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and composer from Chicago, IL.  After studying music at NPU, he was twice awarded City Of Chicago Individual Artist Grantee, and in 2020 was a John Lennon Songwriting Contest Winner.  His reputation has since grown internationally as a multi-genre specialist, performer, producer, and music mentor. His original works explore the intersection of contemporary and traditional folk styles.  He is also an avid reader, painter, and outdoorsman.