While catching up with a few good friends at my favorite coffee shop in Rochester, a stranger approached our table and asked us to listen to her band play.   So we went inside, found a table, and listened.   The last few times I’ve been to this coffee shop, the bands playing were either not that great, way too loud, or punk/hardcore which really just isn’t appropriate.  So I was shocked and delighted when I heard the sounds of Brittain Ashford.  The singer’s voice carried throughout the small space and wasn’t drowned out by the simple snare drum, bass, or other instruments (I don’t know what they are).  The band sang cute, folksy songs and I did not see a guitar the entire set.  I picked up the album after, which was self-produced and probably made in someone’s tiny Brooklyn apartment.  The handmade screen printed CD case was nice too.  So, if Brittain Ashford is playing at some small joint in your town, make sure to check them out!

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