Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring seasoned singer, guitarist, and composer Billy Brandt.

We caught up with Billy to talk about his 2025 album The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle and his long journey in music. His sound carries a working-class appeal that radiates grit, charm, and a storyteller’s soul. With a voice often described as dark roasted coffee with a hint of cream, Billy delivers songs that blend jazz, blues, and Americana with a distinctive narrative style.

Originally raised in Hanover Massachusetts, Billy now calls the Seattle area home and has become a mainstay on the Pacific Northwest music scene. He performs regularly in clubs around the city and has built a reputation as a captivating live performer.

As both a singer and composer, Billy’s storytelling style has often drawn comparisons to artists like Tom Waits, though his voice carries a more refined and nuanced tone.

In this conversation, we dive into the new album, the inspiration behind his songwriting, his life in music, and the stories that continue to shape his sound.

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Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.