Brett Dooley is a Tucson-based songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist with a wide creative range and a restless drive to perform. As the frontman and lead guitarist of Pop Up Rebellion, he delivers high-voltage pop-punk and alt-rock shows that bring audiences to their feet. As a solo artist, he trades the distortion for storytelling—mixing folk, country, and rock into songs that hit closer to the heart.

Throughout his career, Brett has moved fluidly between roles on guitar, bass, piano, and vocals, performing everything from punk and hard rock to bluegrass and Americana. What ties it all together is his ability to connect—his voice carries both the grit of the stage and the honesty of lived experience.

Originally from a small Missouri town, Brett spent a decade in the U.S. Navy’s submarine force, where he somehow turned a nuclear sub’s laundry room into a practice studio. After leaving the service, he dove headfirst into songwriting and live performance, building a reputation for authenticity and energy in every project he touches.

His debut solo album, The Long Road, distills years of stories, travel, and reflection into eight chapters of one larger journey—equal parts introspection and release.

Whether it’s a packed club, a desert stage, or a quiet listening room, Brett brings the same thing every time: music that feels alive.