You Should Know: Ian Brennan

As a music producer, Ian Brennan not only recognizes good talent when he sees it - he's got it himself. A Grammy winning producer with three - count them, three - Grammy nominated records, Brennan's success is that of a true artist, extending beyond just the musical sphere, and into the world of literature.

Occupation:

Music Producer, author and lecturer

Place of birth:

Oakland, CA

What do you actually do all day?

As much as possible in as little time as possible

Favorite song growing up?

"Saturday Night" by the Bay City Rollers

My biggest secret is…

yours

Why do you live in San Francisco?

I haven't been evicted yet.

Uber, Taxi, BART or Bike?

Feet

My motto is…

Be highly suspicious of those with mottos at the ready

My alter ego is…

a big ego

The last drink I had was…

Kombucha

My secret crush is…

my wife

What was your first job?

Mowing lawns

If you had one day left to live in SF, what would you do?

Spend every minute with my wife... but certainly it would involve a pie from Tommaso’s in North Beach.

Coming from? Going to?

Seattle to Italy

What is your favorite work of art?

Sub-Saharan Africa

Who should we know?

Vic Chesnutt's Legacy; the Malawi Mouse Boy's ascension.