Dean Brandsma

Singer Songwriter

Dean Brandsma is a 58-year-old singer and songwriter whose return to music is not a comeback. It is a quiet renaissance. After years away from the stage, he stepped back into the creative process not to chase charts but to reconnect with something deeper: truth, healing and joy.

What began as a weekly commitment to write and record songs in his home studio soon grew into Dean B Music, a space where community builds around authenticity. His work is inspired by the great storytellers of folk, especially Harry Chapin, and grounded in personal moments, from early memories with his partner Deb to reflections on a life shaped by experience.

Featured in the RestlessUrban podcast “Crossroads,” Dean’s story is a powerful reminder that passion does not fade with age. It evolves. His music explores the emotional terrain of midlife with honesty and heart, inviting listeners to slow down, tune in and connect. He is not performing for attention. He is inviting people into a life set to music, where every note carries meaning.

Follow Dean on his journey and gain exclusive access to his original songs, personal essays about the restorative power of music, and his new album “Crossroads,” available at RestlessUrban.