on the tour:
brittain ashford
caitlin steitzer
margaret ashford-trotter
michael sanchez
on the record:
brittain ashford
miles seaton
alex drum
Influences
public transport, bicycles, falling leaves, puddles of slush, gravel roads, grocery stores, fruit stands, freezing rain, hot showers, elevators, trash talkers, bookstores, wanting more, home, long distance calls, long shots, short walks, distant plans, big windows, hard wood floors, dental floss, tom’s of maine, loose change and squirrels. and waiting.
"Her self-released "There, but for You, Go I" is one of this year's
hidden gems, an album of gentle folk-pop with not only her sweet
vocals, but Ashford playing autoharp, dulcimer, even toy piano. Listen
especially to the understatedly tough 'Brooklyn Lullaby.' "
-- oregonlive.com
"Brooklyn based singer Brittain Ashford
makes spare, gorgeous folk songs, with a crystalline coldwater voice
and various pluckings from autoharps and dulcimers. Here's a seasonally
appropriate song from her Hinah session recorded in France back in
March (you can hear more here); it's a song that doesn't appear on her fantastic, haunting record There, But for You, Go I—but
I can't think of a better song to listen to as my circulation slows to
a crawl and my extremeties become numb. She'll be in town next week
playing a show with Shelley Short. Hopefully things will be warmer by
then, but Ashford's nourishing voice is capable of generating its own
heat." -- Ned Lannamann, Portland Mercury
"The ethereal and wonderful folk music of a New York based singer who recently brought over her entire menagerie of bizarre instruments to France." - Les inrockuptibles
"this album that could be considered "just another folk record" takes on a special allure that could take all of our attention ... because it deserves it... emanates humility and simplicity in addition to being totally charming." -benzinemag.net
"Delicate story-songs at times catchy (So Patiently, A Day At Coney Island) other times contemplative (Always Home) which turn out to make great companions when the night starts to fall and the light fades." - milles-feuille.fr
"Brittain Ashford understands that you don't need cheap tricks to leave your mark." - Popnews
"Through melodies and a voice that seem to travel through the ages, Brittain Ashford weaves encounters, dreams of leaving and nostalgia for a happiness gone, into songs of moving sincerity." - muzzart.fr
en français :
"Le folk éthéré et ravissant d'une New Yorkaise qui a récemment trimballé sa ménagerie d'instruments étranges sure les routes de France." - Les Inrockuptibles
"A travers des mélodies et une voix qui semblent parfois venues tout droit d'un autre temps, des textes tendres et une sensibilité à fleur de peau, Brittain Ashford mêle rencontres, rêves d'ailleurs et nostalgie d'un bonheur passé dans des chansons d'une sincérité touchante à souhait." - muzzart.fr
We are excited as well! Yeah tonight should be good; we've been waiting to play with them for a while. Btdubz, that is very cool that you're opening for HWGM tonight... I just saw them open for Grizzly Bear and they're really great.
Hi Brittain, yes I was incognito standing in for my alter ego, I'll be sure and say hi next time. You could do me the favor of playing my fav tune, "the Squirrel song." Always reminds me of home in the barn... see you Thursday.
Fantastic show last night. It is wonderful to hear all of the wonderful textures and the melding of voices along with the passion in your music, Brittain. Was a great night!
Splendid to see you at Cafe Racer, Margaret's voice and warm bass playing were just right. Very special night, looking forward to Chop Suey on Thursday!
Brittain, thank you so, so much for the show, the couch, and the AMAZING ALOE LOTION! My sunburn feels so much better. You're the best. See you in a couple days!
Hi Brittain, I met you a month or so ago at Northeast Kingdom. I'm having a CD release show and would love to invite you to come - Hope you can make it :)
hey cuz...give me a for sure on the 18th at the VAC and so far i have two confirmed bands....check them out if you like. Spondee, and Sleepy Seeds...i would still love to have the riggins clan, but need to get in touch first. hope all is well
