Coming Soon
06.06.2026
Amabel Lee
Amabel Lee is a folk ballad drawn from a real encounter — a meeting that felt somewhere between fate and chance.
Written after a surprise visit from a real muse named Amabel Lee at Brendan Forrest’s remote Colorado homestead, the song captures the spark of human connection after a long stretch of solitude. Featuring Grammy-winner Michael Cleveland and Dominick Leslie, the track blends intimate storytelling with the energy and precision of bluegrass-rooted musicianship.
Rooted in place, memory, and lived experience, “Amabel Lee” is both a love song and a reflection on how certain people seem to arrive exactly when they’re meant to. In a fitting twist, Forrest later learned that Amabel is part of a generational namesake — turning the song into an homage not only to one person, but to a lineage of women who carry the name forward.
Featured Artists
Brendan Forrest
Guitar / Vocals
Michael Cleveland
Guitar / Vocals
Dominick Leslie
Mandolin
Songs from
San Miguel - vol.1
Made in San Miguel County, Colorado, by Forrest himself, Songs from San Miguel is a lo-fi folk record that intentionally leans into vulnerability through its stripped-down sound. Assembled alone in a cabin in remote Southwest Colorado, this first-ever solo effort offers an intimate glimpse into Forrest’s life and acoustic artistic process. The album features original compositions, traditional folk songs, and a heartfelt Blaze Foley cover—continuing Forrest’s exploration of bluegrass and Americana influences that blend traditional sounds with new works that sound timeless.
Containing 13 tracks, this self-portrait in song moves fluidly between instrumental and vocal works, weaving through the artist’s lived experiences and featuring guest appearances from a few special friends along the way.
Brendan Forrest
Guitar / Vocals
Featured Artists
Daydreaming Music Fiend
Recorded in Nashville with an all-star ensemble including 2x Grammy winner Dominick Leslie and IBMA winners George Jackson and Jake Stargel — this “dream come true” record was years in the making. The album features original compositions that blend folk, bluegrass, and Americana, combining traditional sounds with new-age melodies. ‘Daydreaming Music Fiend’ is a statement piece that showcases Forrest’s true talent and
Containing nine songs, this sonic rodeo weaves through Forrest’s imagination of both instrumental and vocal works.
Featured Artists
Brendan Forrest
Guitar / Vocals
Dominick Leslie
Mandolin
George Jackson
Fiddle
Jake Stargel
Guitar
Patrik Ahlberg
Fiddle
Andrew Vogt
Upright Bass
The Brooklyn Session
“The Brooklyn Session” is an intimate DIY collaboration with renowned fiddler Duncan Wickel of Rising Appalachia. The EP was recorded in Wickel’s home studio in Brooklyn during a visit to New York City. This two-part ‘single’ captures the reunion of old friends who’d known each other fresh out of music school. With years of life experience behind them during their time apart, the two effortlessly blend into one honest portrayal of Forrest’s two compositions, showcasing the trust of two old friends playing music in the comfort of their home studio.
The album comprises original songs rooted in traditional bluegrass, all delivered with a bright, joyful élan — a perfect springboard for his future efforts.
Featured Artists
Brendan Forrest
Guitar / Vocals
Duncan Wickel
Fiddle
Oihana
Recorded during the Covid pandemic at Forrest’s family home, “Oihana” is the debut acoustic effort from Brendan Forrest and trio mates: Swedish fiddler Patrik Alhberg and upright bass virtuoso Andrew Vogt. This acoustic album comprises nine original compositions, all meticulously recorded live in a single night with Grammy-nominated audio engineer Andy Shoemaker. The result is an intimate performance that unveils Forrest's self-aware transition from his hybrid-rock sound to a fully realized role as an acoustic songwriter and composer.
The album comprises original work rooted in traditional bluegrass with hints of European heritage.
Featured Artists
Brendan Forrest
Guitar / Vocals
Andrew Vogt
Upright Bass
Patrik Ahlberg
Fiddle
