Hailing from Big Stone Gap, Virginia is the folk trio If Birds Could Fly. Here is a group that loves to write their own music and perform acoustically, along with a guitar, a bass and a harmonica. Leading woman Brittany Ashley is the band’s soulful and dramatic voice, and she’s backed by Andrew Carter’s guitar and Casey Cockrum’s bass. If Birds Could Fly started up as a duo (Ashley and Carter) in 2010. Together they played everywhere, from street corners to dive bars. Earlier this year, the folk group released their debut album “No Place to Roam.” Their sound is very heartwarming, mostly due to Ashley’s amazing vocals and simple approach. Be sure to check them out now in our BeatCrave Fav series below.

Pick of the Day: If Birds Could Fly

Type: Folk/Indie

Label: Unsigned

Band Members:

• Brittany Ashley – Vocals, Harmonica, Kazoo
• Andrew Carter – Guitar, Backing Vocals
• Casey Cockrum – Upright Bass

Videos:

“Muddy Waters”

“Muddy Waters” (live)

“White Wings” (live @ 11 O’ Clock Rock)

Discography:

• No Place to Roam (2011)

Photos:

Upcoming Shows:

• 11/18 – Mellow Mushroom – Johnson City, TN
• 11/19 – Stir Fry Cafe – Kingsport, TN
• 11/25 – Machiavelli’s – Bristol, VA
• 12/13 – Natasha Grill – Lexington, KY
• 12/17 – Private Event – Wytheville, VA
• 12/17 – The Shack – Kingsport – TN
• 1/19 – The Shack – Kingsport – TN

More Info:

• If Birds Could Fly Official Website
• If Birds Could Fly on Facebook
• If Birds Could Fly on MySpace
• If Birds Could Fly on YouTube
• If Birds Could Fly on Twitter

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