Anna---lead singer, guitarist, & songwriter for the band


We have been enjoying seeing everyone this summer! Thanks so much to all of the people who support us by coming to see us play! I am the 'webmaster' in the family (minus the master part!) and if you have any suggestions for me on our website or blog or myspace (hey, we've got it all now!) I would love to hear them.
My extremely long title above serves as a link to our website. Y'all come visit us!

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