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Brittany Ann
Indie / Acoustic / Folk

"...one coffeeshop at a time."

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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   Brittany Ann: General Info
Member Since10/21/2006
InfluencesMusicians: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Damien Rice, Fionn Regan, Anais Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Ani DiFranco, Regina Spektor, Feist, Eisley, The Weepies, Rocky Votolato, Harry Chapin, Sufjan Stevens, Jose Gonzalez, Norah Jones, Gillian Welch, Rosie Thomas, Nickel Creek, Dixie Chicks... & SO MUCH MORE.

People I know personally: Family, friends, teachers, mentors, all kinds of inspiring people I've encountered in my short time so far...

Also: life experiences, nature, seasons, current events, everyday people, love, longing, joy, pain....there's so much to write about it's insane.

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
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 7:00P
Main Street Summer Concert Series in Clinton Clinton, New Jersey
Jul 15 2008 7:30P
Studio LuLoo- Featured Performer at Open mic Haddon Township, New Jersey
Aug 1 2008 8:00A
Martin Guitar Museum and Visitor’s Center Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Milkboy Acoustic w/Alec Stewart & TBA Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Aug 8 2008 6:00P
MUSIKFEST- Lyrikplatz Bethlehem
Aug 22 2008 7:00P
Main Street Summer Concert Series in Clinton Clinton, New Jersey
Aug 23 2008 7:30P
Concert Hall at Merchant’s Square Mall w/Liz Longley and Sarah Zimmerman Allentown, Pennsylvania
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
WORLD CAFE LIVE! Philly Song Shuffle Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 13 2008 8:00P
Refuge Cafe Nazareth, Pennsylvania

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   About Brittany Ann
Brittany Ann is a seventeen-year old singer/songwriter currently inhabiting the Lehigh Valley, PA. Still fairly new to the regional music scene, she's been making quite a buzz lately. But every buzz has its beginning, so here's the little story of hers...

Brittany was born in Erie and moved to the area when she was still quite young. Growing up, she was entranced by string instruments...especially her father's guitar. In fact, her dad was a folksinger back in the day, so her little ears were filled with the Harry-Chapin-esque sounds of his voice since she was a newborn. Brittany discovered her love of singing very early in life, and her family noticed her talent around the same time. They were the first to attend her "concerts" held in a variety of living rooms throughout the state of Pennsylvania, in which she would sing folksongs and then frolic around with a balloon (not unlike her shows nowadays, minus the balloon...but maybe she'll bring that back...maybe).

Brittany's passion for music urged her to pick up the guitar around the age of nine....and it was love. She was determined, quickly teaching herself the basics. By her early middle school years, she was playing Jewel covers and beginning to work on some original material. Referred to by friends and family members as "wise beyond her years" throughout her life, Britt had always loved writing and longed to craft meaningful songs. Her first appearances with her guitar (Dad's Yamaha FG-300) were in church, and people were immediately struck with her ability to, in simple terms, "feel it"

Brittany's high school years so far (Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts in Bethlehem) have brought her inspiring travels (Including a life-changing mission trip to the Dominican Republic and a school choir tour of Latvia), a new Martin guitar, a surge of new original songs, her first paying gigs, and a rapidly-growing local fanbase. In early 2007 she released a homemade five-song EP "Songs from the basement" (recorded in her uncle's Pittsburgh basement) which she sold at her local coffeeshop shows...it was very well-recieved. Before she knew it, she was appearing in many of the region's outstanding venues, including: The Bitter End in NYC, Bethlehem's Musikfest, Chaplin's Music Cafe, Godfrey Daniel's, Milkboy Coffee, Burlap and Bean, and the Spring Gulch Folk Festival and also had the pleasure of being a guest artist on WDIY and Z889 WBZC. Not to mention, Britt has shared the stage with Tom Paxton, Eilen Jewell, Cheryl Wheeler, The Ryan Montbleau Band, Alex Radus, Liz Longley, and Sarah Zimmerman...to name a few. In December 2007, she organized a day-long benefit concert at the Java Lounge in Nazareth to raise money for an AIDS Clinic in Zimbabwe, which turned out to be a great success and a wonderful experience.

These days Britt's busier than ever...and is loving every moment of it. She's looking forward to some pretty exciting concerts...just check out the calendar! Now a senior at LVPA, Britt balances her busy performing schedule with the busy social life of a typical teen. She plans to major in music therapy in college.

To wrap it up, this girl lives and breathes music...truly. It's coming straight from her soul to your ears. Though she's expressed quite a bit so far through her music (especially for her age), she's still got a whole lot more in her... and the best way to experience what she's got is to hear her live. Her set list includes her quickly-growing collection of poignant original songs, covers of everyone from Dylan to Death Cab, and some fun sing-a-longs. Come and [hopefully] be captivated by this young singer/songwriter's distinctly mature, soothing voice, delightful stage presence, and overall refreshing sound!

Britt loves receiving feedback from fellow musicians and listeners alike, and always tries to respond to every comment and message she gets as soon as possible...so don't hesitate to contact her right here through myspace or by email at BrittanyAnn@rcn.com.

BANNER BY ADAM BOHEMOND... PLEASE HELP SUPPORT! <3







"Puzzle Pieces" at The Bitter End in NYC

   Brittany Ann's Friend Space (Top 32)
Brittany Ann has 1967 friends.
 Liz Longley 


 Sarah Zimmermann 


 Magic Bean 


 FAITH HAHN 


 Tamara Fritz 


 Alec Stewart 


 Laura Higgins 


 Eric Ginsberg and The New Originals 


 Kierstin Gray 


 sarah donner 


 Anthony da Costa 


 Anais Mitchell 


 Fionn Regan 


 Brandi Carlile 


 The Weepies 


 Damien Rice 


 The Swell Season 


 Jose Gonzalez 


 Feist 


 Ani DiFranco 


 EISLEY 


 Beirut 


 Peasant 


 nicole reynolds 


 Wired Gallery and Cafe 


 MUSIKFEST 


 Chaplin's Music Cafe 


 WDIY 


 World Cafe Live 

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 Wildflower Cafe 


 Indie Music Night 


 Burlap and Bean 

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Brittany Ann's Friends Comments
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kel(sea)





Jul 6 2008 3:00 PM

I've been home for not even one day & i wish you were home :( miss you
FAITH HAHN





Jul 6 2008 9:57 AM

It's in Red Bank NJ =]

It's an awesome charity show I do every year at Christmas...I'd loooove if you could come.

I wanna gig again babydoll gimme a call and sleep over with Adam babes before I leave! =p

We have toooo!

PS...How was NY?
a sweet pea





Jul 5 2008 10:50 AM

you still sound lovely :)
ill try to come see you at one of your shows if i have the time
Nick Campling





Jul 4 2008 4:07 AM

Hi Brittany, love the sounds!
Have you managed to get your hands on a G7th capo yet?!
If not, then you're missing out and you should come and have a look and get in touch if you're interested so I can send you one to try!
Alec Stewart





Jul 2 2008 7:55 PM

I know!

I'm really looking forward to it:)
b.





Jul 2 2008 2:30 PM

anytime(:.
thank you! I hope yours is going just as well.
b.





Jul 1 2008 7:28 PM

You have quite an amazing voice I must say. (:
Beth





Jul 1 2008 2:16 PM

hey there,
im doing well. i was suprised to come upon your profile, a new friend of mine, gina, sent it to me. we were talking about concerts and such and she told me that she likes to go to yours and sent me your profile link. and i did a double take at the picture and i was like hey i so know her. lol. i love your music, your voice is awsome. how have you been? hows highschool treatin ya? i just graduated, will be out in wisconsin for school next year. keep in touch

beth
meredith





Jul 1 2008 9:50 AM

i'm pretty sure!
i'll call you.
=]
Ultimate Band





Jun 30 2008 7:09 PM

We are looking for band members, check out our page.
Phil Minissale


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Jun 30 2008 6:47 PM

My friends Liz and Sara turned me on to your music. Thanks for your coment, however, your no slouch. Real fine tunes.
All the best,
Phil
Hope, Volume One





Jun 30 2008 9:53 AM

Thanks for the friendship~

Best to you,
Hope, Volume One
Phil Minissale


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Jun 29 2008 9:07 PM

Brittany Ann,
Thanks for the friendship. Keep fanning the flame!
All the best,
Phil
FAITH HAHN





Jun 29 2008 7:48 PM

You've got one helluva solid deal my lovely partner in crime. I love you so much <3
Chris





Jun 29 2008 4:07 PM

hey you sounded great the other night i love your music don't ever stop

=)
Mama H





Jun 28 2008 2:00 PM

Brittany Ann, you were great last night at Wired! And you and Chris sing beautifully together. Your voice is so refreshing! I'm bringing Gavin next time!! ;o) Smile on Girl!!!!!!!!
Across the TASHAverse ♪





Jun 27 2008 10:42 PM

Babe! I haven't left ya a little somethin somethin on here in WOW a whilee. So, obviously, tonight, you were amazing as always, made me cry/tear up on multiple occasions My House=♥ thanks for the dedication lovey :]

I hope you get some well deserved sleep tonight!
Chill SOON! <3 ^._ ^
Martin





Jun 27 2008 9:39 PM

It was fun listening to you and the others at Wired last nite. You really know how to folkatize Fergie... that was great! Keep the performance bulletins coming!
Dennis Joern





Jun 25 2008 4:43 PM

Thank you Brittany, and welcome.

Music flows, as magic on the wind,
Could be a breeze, could be a hurricane!

Dennis
meredith





Jun 24 2008 10:03 AM

i miss you too!
my friend ashley wants to meet you so badly.
i was playing your music for her, and she loves it.
and she loves olivia (eventhough she's gone =[)



reallllllly soon.
are you open on thursday after like 3:30 ish?
i have senior portraits at 2:45 so i can't do it before that.
G. Wood/Undercover Bonobos





Jun 23 2008 3:59 PM

Did I say this already? Nice video, great performance. Played your CD today, wow, very nicely done.

In case you're mystified, I'm that tall guy with long hair who bought one at Indie Music Night.

We're playing this big shindig in Tuxedo, NY, well, maybe not so huge, but it should be good. If you want to come by, I'm sure you can get some stage time. I'd throw the poster up, but "This user disables HTML comments..." Don't blame you, some people...
rachel.nicole





Jun 23 2008 11:58 AM

hey =)
if you havent heard already...i'm moving to Nazo!!!

so we have to jam together when i do!!!

peace n love <3
madison[RIP C.P.]





Jun 23 2008 11:16 AM

Never met you ever.
But you're amazing!
skjdghskldgsd
veryveryvery amazing :]
Never stop playing.
EVER.
WIAIPA - Women in Art in Pennsylvania





Jun 23 2008 5:56 AM

great performance at womens fest..thank you,gloria
Herb Nutts


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Jun 23 2008 4:41 AM

Hi, Brittany .
Hello from japan .
Thanks for adding me,
your music is so wodderful, i like it.
Glad to meet you! !
ariel dixon





Jun 22 2008 1:48 AM

hey! thanks for finding me. you've got some lovely lovely stuff. maybe we'll cross paths in the future.

best,

ariel dixon
kelly





Jun 21 2008 7:43 PM

Take you where I go is amazing! I am looking forward to seeing you at Wired soon!
♦Kaylidascope♫