Hi! I'm Brooke Bennish. I am a trained vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter. I'm currently a resident musician at The Independent in midtown Manhattan on Fridays and Sundays, performing covers by request and accompanying myself on guitar and piano for sets up to three hours long!
I have a vast catalogue of music ready to go, focused predominantly in jazz, rock, folk, pop, and musical theatre. If you're looking to add some atmosphere to your bar, restaurant, private party, etc., I'm your girl!
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Price Range: $75-100 an hour
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
As an experienced cover musician and musical theatre performer, I provide an intimate and lively performance. Whether you're looking to provide entertainment for your private party (eg. office holidays, birthday parties, weddings), or atmosphere for your bar/restaurant, I can tailor a wide selection of music in any genre to your personal preferences. I guarantee professionalism, punctuality, quality vocals, and a great time!
Hi! I'm Brooke Bennish, a New York-based singer, songwriter and actor. Originally from Salisbury, Maryland, I began voice and piano lessons when I was eight years old. I moved to New York in 2017 to pursue an education in musical theatre, and to further pursue my passion for music. I graduated from The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in 2019 with a degree in Musical Theatre. That same year, I began writing my own music. In July 2023, I began performing as a resident musician at The Independent in midtown Manhattan, singing covers for 2+ hours to bar patrons. I have also played covers at Fort Washington Public House, Red Lion, and Bar 9. I've performed my original music at Rockwood Music Hall, The Bowery Electric, Berlin Under A, Brooklyn Music Kitchen, Bushwick Public House, Bar Freda, Sid Gold's Request Room, and more.
I require only a three prong outlet to plug in my amplifier. Or, if you'd prefer I use the house speakers, two Female XLR Connectors. I am able to perform in as small or big of a space as you'd like!
| January 26, 2025 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Piano Covers at The Independent (repeats every Sun) |
| January 31, 2025 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Covers at The Independent (repeats every Fri) |
| March 09, 2024 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Covers at Red Lion |
| February 17, 2024 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Covers at Fort Washington Public House |
I have a catalogue of 200+ songs in the genres of pop, classic rock, country/folk, jazz, alt-rock, singer/songwriter, etc. Here's just a handful of examples for some of the different genres!
Classics:
You're So Vain - Carly Simon
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Here You Come Again - Dolly Parton
Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) - Elton John
Your Song - Elton John
Benny & The Jets - Elton John
Zombie - The Cranberries
Linger - The Cranberries
She Used To Love Me A Lot - Johnny Cash
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You - Frankie Valli & TFS
Space Oddity - David Bowie
House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
I Melt With You - Modern English
Pop/Modern:
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Paparazzi - Lady Gaga
You & I - Lady Gaga
Million Reasons - Lady Gaga
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Toxic - Britney Spears
Dog Days Are Over - Florence & The Machine
Shake It Off - Florence & The Machine
Free - Florence & The Machine
Thinking Of You - Katy Perry
Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
Grenade - Bruno Mars
When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
Rumor Has It - Adele
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Alt Rock:
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
All These Things That I Have Done - The Killers
Ain’t It Fun - Paramore
The Only Exception - Paramore
Misery Business - Paramore
I Write Sins Not Tragedies - Panic! At The Disco
Say It Ain’t So - Weezer
Island In The Sun - Weezer
Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High? - Arctic Monkeys
Snap Out Of It - Arctic Monkeys
Wet Dream - Wet Leg
Jazz:
Fly Me To The Moon
What A Wonderful World
My Funny Valentine
My Way
Like The Movies - Laufey
Everything I Know About Love - Laufey
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Moon River
Fleetwood Mac, Florence & The Machine, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Hayley Williams
I am able to provide my own guitar, microphone, instrument cables, microphone stand, guitar stand, amp, and extension chord.
Requirements: A standard three prong outlet to plug in my amplifier. If you'd prefer I plug into house speakers, I will need two Female XLR Connectors.
For Keys: Ideally, if you would like keys in your set, I ask that your venue provides the piano/keys. My keyboard is not easy for travel, however this can be provided with an additional travel cost, adjusted based on location.
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