B R A D T R E T O L A
is an accomplished and passionate musician and songwriter, bringing a certain love and energy to music that can only be understood when seen live. Primarily a guitarist, he is a true receiver of both traditional and modern blues, as well as many other styles of music. He has spent most of his career traveling, performing and recording in many of the country's music cities, including New York City, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Austin, TX where he currently resides. His love for music extends beyond performing into teaching, producing and building custom guitars.
B R A D T R E T O L A
"Brad Tretola is one of those rare talents that emerge fully formed in the unique blend of chops, soul, intelect and heart. He plays with taste and fire, has a great voice, writes beautiful songs and is truly a beautiful soul! He is as good as anybody out there. A must-see performer."
-Matt Smith
World renowned musician, songwriter, producer and performer
"There are many incredible talented artists in the world, yet only a rare breed of them can engage and share with the audience pieces of their heart and soul to take with them, consequently enriching their lives beyond the fleeting moment of the performance. Brad Tretola is born of that rare breed of artists."
-Paulo Coelho
Musician, Singer/Songwriter, Producer
"Brad Tretola is a rare talent who is fluent in the 'school of hard knocks' teachings - that being what is usually learned onstage and in the moment - but who also holds his own among the 'obnoxiously educated'. I rarely come across an artist with such skill and versatility, who at the same time remains extraordinarliy professional and humble."
- Dave Scher
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Producer
"What sets Tretola's playing and songwriting completely apart from the surplus of other players and writers is his unapologetic, emotional delivery. He fearlessly takes you to church...via the backwoods stills and shadowy alleyways. Something rarely seen in this day and age."
- Lisa Tingle
World Renowned Singer, Songwriter, Performer