Hello. Thanks for looking me up.
I’m Brandon Pfeiffer… mostly original songs, mostly acoustic/singer-songwriter, mostly in the Midwest.
Looking for music?
- Bandcamp for tunes
- BandsInTown for shows
- Instagram for instagram
Currently…
Vote Common Good.
On my 5th national tour with VCG. Playing music at events around the country. Tour dates →
Thanks to Tim Gilman for catching this photo:
The Ride 2026, Oct 17–28.
We’re retracing the 1961 Freedom Ride route from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. theride2026.org →
Who’s the We is on PBS!
A new documentary about immigration that I was involved in. I think my butt shows on screen more than my face. You can count and let me know. I’m currently playing music at select dates to promote it. Streaming free on PBS now. Watch on PBS → · whosthewe.org
Death Penalty Action.
Still playing music regularly with Death Penalty Action. In the works: a new album of original songs written as part of DPA’s efforts. We could really use some funding help to push this forward. If you’re interested, please get in touch!
Music news…
- Recently working with fabulous Chicago producer Shonny Jones.
- “Rollin’”: my song, covered by Daniella Smith for the short film Else, with me playing on the soundtrack. Listen →
- Older stuff: an old pop record on Apple / Spotify, newer tunes on Bandcamp, and random old videos on YouTube / Instagram.
Around Chicago…
- Songwriter nights. Coordinating songwriter events around Chicagoland with the Chicago Pulls org. (After 10+ years hosting songwriter nights in Indiana, it’s something I miss!)
- Comedy shows. Serious songs at friends’ comedy shows, now and then.
- The Petty Thieves. Named “the Midwest’s best-named Tom Petty cover band.” We’re still playing regionally. Reach out for booking info.
freebird.fm
Leading freebird.fm, a project that helps performing musicians connect with their audience in real time. Freebird.fm singalong events coming soon too!
Say hi anytime…
Send a message, especially to:
- book the Petty Thieves
- help fund the DPA album
- bring a songwriter night or a singalong to your town