Brittany Ann Tranbaugh: vocals, guitar, songwriting, a bit of mandolin.
Occasionally you'll catch me playing with some of these great artists: Liz Longley & Sarah Zimmerman, Prairie Jewel, Anthony da Costa, Chris Thomas, Faith Hahn, & Christian Porter.
Can't forget my amazingly supportive family and "road crew" at every show! Love you.
Influences
Ah, well here are some artists I listen to. You be the judge of who I sound like...
Damien Rice, Anais Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Fionn Regan, Sufjan Stevens, Eisley, The Shins, Death Cab for Cutie, Norah Jones, Kaki King, Jose Gonzalez, Iron and Wine, Beirut, Feist, Chris Bathgate, Lisa Hannigan, Ani DiFranco, Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, Midlake, Blitzen Trapper, The Swell Season, Gillian Welch, Mindy Smith, Rilo Kiley, Tegan and Sara, The Flaming Lips, Nicole Reynolds, U2, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Simon and Garfunkel, Hezekiah Jones, Grizzly Bear, The Weepies, Crooked Still, Tracy Chapman, Switchfoot, Rosie Thomas, Diane Cluck, Rocky Votolato, Kate Walsh, Regina Spektor, Jump Little Children, Coldplay, Santana, The Dixie Chicks, Jack Johnson, Bon Iver, Jenny Lewis, Emiliana Torrini, Corinne Bailey Rae, Bright Eyes, Alanis Morissette, The Decemberists, The White Stripes, Keane, Laura Marling, No Doubt, Nickel Creek, Peasant, Sixpence None The Richer, Rogue Wave, Margot and the Nuclear So and So's, Laura Veirs, Franz Ferdinand, Ra Ra Riot, Of Montreal, Sun Kil Moon, Rachel Ries, Hoots and Hellmouth, John Mayer, Kings of Leon, My Morning Jacket, Dear and the Headlights, Cory Branan, Amelia Curran, Joel Plaskett, Abigail Washburn, Accordions, Neko Case, Justin Rutledge, Esperanza Spalding...
Sounds Like
"[Brittany's] tunes chronicle emotional experiences in her teenage life, set to intricate finger-picked guitar lines and sung in a voice so poised that it's hard to believe her parents still have to drive her to shows"
-Josh Berk, The Morning Call
"This young lady is the future of folk music"
-Gene Shay, WXPN and the Philadelphia Folksong Society
Playing "October" at a friend's jam/party in Newton, MA. Thanks to Kathy for this vid!
Covering REM's "The One I Love" with Anthony da Costa at the legendary Godfrey Daniel's in Bethlehem, PA. Thanks Trevor!
Hey there, and thanks a bunch for stopping by my page! As you may have already noticed, I'm Brittany Ann. I am an 18-year-old singer/songwriter. I was born in Erie and raised in Easton, PA. Growing up, I had always loved music and singing, so picking up the guitar around the age of eleven was a pretty natural move for me. I taught myself the basics and fell in love with it. In eighth grade I bought a Martin guitar (000C-16RGTE Aura) and freshman year of high school I began writing songs. Sophomore year brought me my first paying gigs.
Now a graduate of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts in Bethlehem, I will be attending Temple University this fall as a music therapy major. I've had some wonderful opportunities lately; playing at regional venues such as the Bitter End, Musikfest, World Cafe Live, Godfrey Daniel's, Chaplin's Music Cafe, CF Martin & Co's Annual Owner's Day Event, The Burlap and Bean, and the Spring Gulch Folk Festival. I've shared the stage with artists like Tom Paxton, The Ryan Montbleau Band, Cheryl Wheeler, Anthony da Costa, Eilen Jewell, and Liz Longley & Sarah Zimmerman. In February, I played a formal showcase at the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, TN. This past year and a half has been really exciting, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down either! Check out my calendar...there are lots of concerts coming up that I'm quite excited about. Maybe you can make it to one or two!
Family members have always called me "wise beyond my years" and some say it shows in my songwriting too. I write about my experiences, what life teaches me, whatever I'm longing for at a particular moment. And I've got to say that when I sing, I feel it. Sincerely, it's coming straight from my soul to your ears.
Stay tuned: the release of my first album will be within the next few months. Very excited!
Also, you can contact me right here on myspace (I try to respond to everyone, and as soon as I can) or via email at BrittanyAnn@rcn.com. I love hearing back from fellow musicians and listeners alike. Booking is lovely too.
Again, thanks for listening!
BANNER BY ADAM BOHEMOND... PLEASE HELP SUPPORT! <3
Just dropping by to leave some love on your page Brittany Ann I hope you are good sweetie..:) You have an Open Invitation to my page..:) Stay in touch Peter
Hey Brit! I'm sorry that I was unable to make it last week. I wasn't feeling well and I was really bummed that I didn't get to see you perform. I'm sure you were amazing. I can't wait to see you at Musikfest. Tasha is coming too :o)
"Stay tuned: the release of my first album will be this July! I will be recording in May. Very excited!" Hadn't noticed that before. Looking forward to your first album.
Hey Britt! I was hoping to come see you at the adoption matching event but I have to see back to back clients until 8 :O( I'm praying that my last one gets cancelled so that I can stop by. Hopefully I'll get to see one of your concerts soon. Are you exciting about turning 18?
Hey it's great to meet you too! I am thinking about Belmont in Nashville.. i'll have to check out the college you're talking about.. seems interesting! how did you get your music onto here though? (i'm not very good at tech-y things. lol)
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