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BRET LEVICK

Talent resident Bret Levick turned his passion for rock and roll into a with in various capacities and the friendships that have ensued. It’s creat-
storied career. Bret is an acclaimed American rocker, edgy singer song- ing a record from nothing right here in my little studio. It’s working in
writer and renown lyricist. His moody swagger, thoughtfully crafted my pajamas or the moment at a gig when I realize I’m catching a vibe
song writing and unique musical and vocal styles have been turning and viscerally connecting with my bandmates and audience. It’s the first
heads for over three decades. He not only performs live music, but text to come in after I’ve sent someone a final mix of their song or hear-
writes, produces, and records songs for himself and others. The niche ing one of my songs on a TV show I like. Or when my dogs Biggie and
that makes him stand out is his success at writing and producing music Milo stop in the studio to say hi. Oh, and getting to open for one of my
for television and films. heroes, Joan Jett, at the Britt a few years ago…”

Over the past two decades, Bret's hooky songs have appeared in hun- In parting, Bret’s advice is, “Whatever you choose to do with your life,
dreds of TV shows, trailers, commercials, and feature films including make it your mission to be great at it. Be humble, and never stop learn-
trailers and soundtracks for TV shows like Sons of Anarchy, Shameless, ing. And for cryin’ out loud, get vaccinated already so we can all be safe
Lucifer, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Walking Dead. and get back to work!”
His songs have been featured in ads for Nissan, Sprint, Samsung, and
Doritos, feature films The Call (2015) For Sale by Owner, 100 Girls, You can find more about Bret at
and Dangerous Touch. Bret enjoys performing songs from his massive www.Bretlevick.com (slightly outdated but full of fun facts and music)
catalog with local Roots band L.E.F.T. (Levick, Evoniuk, Frederick and FB BretLevichMusic
Terreri). In 2018, Levick formed a band called Petty Thievery, with folk IG @bretlevickmusic
icon Alice DiMicele and former Joe Cocker guitarist Gene Black, which Also YouTube, Spotify, Apple music, Amazon music, Soundcloud, Google: Bret Levick
honors the late great Tom Petty.

When asked his favorite part of what he does, he had a long list. “The
amazing musicians/recording artists I’ve had the chance to collaborate

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